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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For the second time in just over a month, the Graydon Pool parking lot became the staging ground for a potential disaster.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you were walking past the Ridgewood Fire Department this morning hoping to spot a wagging tail and a pair of floppy ears, you might have been met with a familiar grin from the crew instead.
For the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47, April 1st has become a day of legendary digital pranks. While some departments stick to tradition, Ridgewood’s social media team once sparked a local “uproar” that people are still talking about years later: The Legend of Glen the Firehouse Dog.
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Ridgewood NJ, a high-stakes community meeting is set for Monday, April 6, at 6:30 PM, and the atmosphere in Ridgewood is anything but calm. While the official agenda covers “logistics” for the Zabriskie-Schedler property soil remediation, local residents are sounding the alarm over what they claim are massive safety gaps and questionable environmental decisions.
Continue reading Safety or Speed? The Brewing Controversy Over Ridgewood’s Schedler Property Cleanup
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Ridgewood NJ, In early March, the Ridgewood Fire Department (Platoon C) responded to what seemed like a routine “odor call” at a local business. However, upon arrival, the Captain discovered a much more serious situation: a developing smoke condition inside the building.
Continue reading The “Small” Mistake That Nearly Cost a Ridgewood Business Everything
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A routine visit to a local medical plaza turned into a scene of chaos this week after a dispute escalated into a violent confrontation involving an unlikely weapon: a wall-mounted coat rack.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ensuring the safety and well-being of students takes a special kind of leader—someone with the tactical experience of a veteran officer and the heart of an educator. At Ridgewood Public Schools, that leader is Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Chris Hughes.
Continue reading From State Trooper to Student Mentor: Meet Ridgewood’s Officer Chris Hughes
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood is officially home to the best in the business. In a major win for our village, Parks & Recreation Director Nancy Bigos was recently honored as “New Jersey’s Recreation Professional of the Year.”
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Own Nancy Bigos Named New Jersey’s Top Recreation Professional
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey food scene is losing a heavyweight. After more than 20 years of serving up its signature California-style Mexican fare, Tito’s Burritos & Wings has announced the permanent closure of all remaining locations. fans have until March 1st to grab one last “Fat Amy” or a basket of their famous wings before the doors lock for good.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — What does it take to go from the halls of Ridgewood High School (RHS) to the sidelines of the Super Bowl, the kitchens of elite restaurants, or the front office of the Harlem Globetrotters?
Today marks the official launch of the RHS Alumni Career Speaker Series, a groundbreaking partnership between RHS Guidance and the RHS Alumni Association. This monthly initiative brings successful graduates back to campus to provide students with “real-world” career insights and mentorship.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood, is once again the center of a heated debate over bicycle infrastructure, proving that even seemingly small road changes can spark major controversy. This time, the outrage is focused on the Pleasant Avenue neighborhood, where a new bike lane project has unexpectedly resulted in a parking ban, infuriating residents who claim they were misled.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is sounding the alarm after a recent emergency highlights a growing public safety threat: the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
On October 29, 2025, A Platoon was dispatched to a smoking garbage truck. Thanks to the quick thinking of the sanitation crew, the truck was safely moved to a vacant parking lot, preventing a potentially serious incident in a crowded or residential area.
Continue reading FIRE DANGER ALERT: Why Your Old Laptop Battery is a Rolling Bomb in Garbage Trucks!
Ridgewood Village Hall Solar Panels Haven’t Worked for YEARS—And They’re About to Be Ripped Out.
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Ridgewood, NJ – The Ridgewood Village Council is ditching the solar panels on the roof of Village Hall. The decision, revealed by Village Manager Keith Kazmark on Wednesday night (July 2, 2025), has sparked concern and raised questions among taxpayers and local observers.
The primary reason for the removal? Citing pervasive “cable and conduit failures,” the Council determined that removing the panels is the logical step as part of an upcoming necessary roof replacement project.
Genny Allard Takes First Place in Gael Force Irish Open Water Challenge
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Ridgewood, NJ – The Ridgewood Historical Society is celebrating a monumental achievement by one of its own! Genny Allard, Co-President of the Society, has brought home the gold, securing first place in her age group at the prestigious Gael Force Irish swimming competition in Ireland.
This is no ordinary race. The Gael Force events are a major series of open water races held in some of Ireland’s most stunning and challenging natural locations, including the iconic River Shannon and the dramatically beautiful Killary Fjord. The competition attracts experienced swimmers from around the world to test their endurance against the rugged Irish coastline.
Details emerge on Thursday afternoon accident in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood, NJ—A single-vehicle crash on Lincoln Avenue this Thursday afternoon resulted in three individuals being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident, which occurred on September 11, 2025, drew a swift response from local emergency services.
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the War on Pickleball May be Official Over !
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Pickleball continues to make waves in Ridgewood as construction began last week to expand the Glen School pickleball facility from four courts to six, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark. The project reflects the growing demand from the village’s passionate pickleball community, alongside ongoing efforts from the Parks & Recreation Department.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Expands Glen School Pickleball Courts Amid Noise Debate
