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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has announced his resignation, effective January 15, 2025, after a seven-year tenure marked by both transformative projects and intense criticism. Governor Phil Murphy shared the news on Monday, citing Corbett’s plans to transition into a career in academia while remaining active in public transit advocacy.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood central business district was bustling with holiday spirit as crowds gathered to celebrate the season during the town’s beloved Downtown for the Holidays event. Despite the cold, residents and visitors came together for an evening of festive fun, live performances, and the highly anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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Ridgewood NJ, Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) and the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ (the Network) are co-publishing a new report to help local officials, planners, developers, advocates, and residents understand and participate in New Jersey’s “affordable housing” development process. This publication updates and expands on the 2015 report published by HCDNNJ following the NJ Supreme Court’s Mount Laurel IV decision, which reinvigorated enforcement of the Mount Laurel Doctrine.
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Ridgewood NJ, Kasschau Memorial Shell is gearing up for it’s 67th Summer Concert Series! If you love attending the Kasschau Memorial Shell concerts, please consider making a donation to keep the tradition alive! Email [email protected]
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Ridgewood NJ, Cameron Linnington, Ridgewood High School senior Soccer forward, has been selected for first team 2024 All-North Jersey boys soccer team and Trevor Rose, senior defender for second team!
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Ridgewood NJ, President-elect Donald Trump has named former Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Paul Atkins as his pick to succeed Gary Gensler as the agency’s chair. The announcement comes as Gensler prepares to step down on Inauguration Day, making way for a leadership change that could reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets and capital markets.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has entered the final round of leaf pickups starting on Monday, December 2nd. Thanks to our crews working 10 hours a day, six days a week, approximately 80 percent of the leaves in the Village have been collected.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey drivers will soon see a small increase at the pump. Beginning January 1, the state’s gasoline tax will rise by 2.6 cents per gallon, part of an effort to fund the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) ie… the Transportation Slush Fund . The announcement, made by the Department of the Treasury, formalizes a plan set in motion by legislation passed in March.
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Ridgewood NJ, Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions, North Jersey Coast Line is suspended between Long Branch and Penn Station New York and Raritan Valley Line service will originate/terminate at Newark Penn Station due to Amtrak overhead wire issues near Newark Penn Station. Eastbound Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.
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Ridgewood NJ, Thanksgiving Day is here, and if you’re anything like us, there’s always that one forgotten ingredient or last-minute craving to grab. Thankfully, many New Jersey grocery stores have your back with adjusted hours to help you prepare. Whether you’re grabbing an extra pie, fresh herbs, or that one essential you forgot to add to the list here’s your guide to grocery store hours for Thanksgiving Day and the days leading up to it.
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Newark NJ, Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, food, and travel. This year, a record-breaking 80 million Americans are hitting the road or skies to celebrate the holiday, with 71.7 million traveling by car—the highest number to date. For air travelers, Thanksgiving Sunday is set to be particularly busy, with an expected 3 million flyers taking to the skies, breaking previous records.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!
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Ridgewood NJ, Cigar aficionados, rejoice! Just in time for Thanksgiving, The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood and Davidoff Lounge is thrilled to announce the arrival of the coveted Fuente Fuente OpusX cigars. These premium cigars, known for their unparalleled craftsmanship and flavor, are a rare find and a true treasure for any cigar enthusiast.
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Ridgewood NJ, Jersey Mike’s Subs, the beloved sandwich chain that started at the Jersey Shore nearly 70 years ago, might soon have a new owner. Reports indicate that private equity giant Blackstone is in advanced talks to acquire the company in a deal valued at around $8 billion, including debt.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood resident Steve Kim has shared thoughtful suggestions to address the challenges of leaf pick-up in the Village. His proposed solution aims to tackle two key issues:
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