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After Fire Destroys Local Coach’s Home, Ridgewood Community Steps Up in a Big Way

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Community Rallies Around Beloved Ridgewood Coach Mickey Santiago After Devastating House Fire

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Ridgewood NJ, The heart of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is on full display this week. Following a devastating basement fire that displaced a cherished local mentor, the community has shown up in a massive way, raising over $23,000 in just a matter of days to help the family rebuild.

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Riding for a Legacy: Why This Ridgewood Officer is Biking to D.C. in Honor of a Fallen Hero

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Riding for a Hero: Ridgewood Officer Adam Collura Joins the 2026 Police Unity Tour

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Departrment

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Ridgewood NJ, In a powerful display of remembrance and resilience, Ridgewood Police Officer Adam Collura has officially set off on the Police Unity Tour, a grueling multi-day bicycle journey dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Ridgewood Coach and Junior Football President Bill Tiernan Jr. Passes Away at 76

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Remembering Bill Tiernan Jr.: Ridgewood Mourns a Dedicated Coach and Community Leader

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood community is pausing to honor the life of William “Bill” C. Tiernan Jr., a man whose dedication to local youth sports and community service left an indelible mark on generations of athletes. Bill passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 76.

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George Washington Middle School Community Rallies for Beloved Art Teacher Jennifer Manke

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A Community United: Supporting Ridgewood Art Teacher Jennifer Manke’s Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

photo of Jennifer Manke with Alum NYC visual artist and Creative Director, Alex Alpert

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood and Ringwood communities are coming together to support one of their own. Jennifer Manke, a dedicated art teacher at George Washington Middle School, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As she transitions into an unexpected early retirement to focus on her health, her family and friends are calling on the community for support.

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