Ridgewood NJ, Instagram has started rolling out new restrictive account settings for users under 18, in response to growing worries about social media’s impact on young people. This significant overhaul, estimated to affect more than 100 million accounts globally, comes as parent company Meta faces a lawsuit from 33 U.S. states alleging its platforms harm children’s mental health.
Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Paul Vagianos is running for reelection. You will read in his election materials that he loves public comment. Yeah, well, not so much.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is hosting , “The Ridgewood Art Institute Members’ Landscape Show On View: September 15th – 28th.” Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape and Plein Air will all be represented in this exciting show. Works done in Oils, Watercolor, and Pastel are on view, framed and ready to be brought to their forever homes. We welcome Art Enthusiasts to visit us and see the quality of work which is generated by our Artist Members. Paintings make personal and thoughtful gifts, and each purchase made helps support The Ridgewood Art Institute, which is a gift to so many.
The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. For more information on this and future events, as well as class scheduling, please visit.
Ridgewood NJ, Rev. Dr. Arturo P. Lewis of Emmanuel Church, Ridgewood, celebrated Welcome Back Family and Friends Sunday with a sermon entitled: Faith with Works Comes Alive. This was particularly relevant as representatives from Family Promise of Bergen County were presenters at a brunch, following worship, sponsored by Women of Emmanuel.
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Ridgewood NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Group, the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in the tri-state area, proudly announced the addition of RJ Konner to its Ridgewood Sales Gallery. This move is part of the brokerage’s ongoing expansion into northern New Jersey and beyond, solidifying its presence in the region.
Ridgewood NJ, Michael Lembo, was sworn in as a Lieutenant of the Ridgewood Police Department at the Wednesday evenings Village council meeting. Lt. Lembo graduated from the University of Scranton in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in history, and in 2020, graduated from Marist College, where he received his Master of Public Administration degree. Michael was promoted to Sergeant in 2015 and assigned to the Detective Bureau in 2018.
Ridgewood NJ, a two-alarm fire broke out at a single-family home in the 300 block of Beveridge Road, Ridgewood, on Tuesday, September 10th, just before 8:45 AM. The blaze left the home uninhabitable, though fortunately, no severe injuries were reported.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water ensures the safety and trust of the clients its serves by requiring all employees (like Joe, pictured) to carry photo ID cards and drive vehicles that are clearly marked with Ridgewood Water logo. This practice allows residents to easily identify legitimate Ridgewood Water personnel, whether they are performing routine maintenance, responding to service calls or working on infrastructure projects. Have any doubts? Ask to see the employee’s ID!
Ridgewood NJ, Elon Musk has revealed SpaceX’s ambitious plan to launch Starship missions to Mars within the next two years. The first missions, slated for 2026, will be uncrewed tests, with hopes of sending the first crewed missions by 2030. The ultimate goal? To build a self-sustaining city on Mars in about 20 years.
Ridgewood NJ, Northvolt, a critical battery producer for Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, has announced a series of cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and the closure of one of its facilities. The Stockholm-based company, which manufactures lithium-ion batteries and has partnerships with leading automakers such as Volkswagen and Volvo, is taking steps to secure its future amidst a challenging economic environment.
Ridgewood NJ, Green Fusion, Ridgewood’s vegan and vegetarian fine dining spot, is transforming in an exciting way! The restaurant is partnering with a company to convert their space into a dynamic market hall, soon to be called Ridgewood Eatery.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos responded to residents concern over soil contamination at both Habernickel Park and the Schedler property. The Mayor stated as part of the Village’s ongoing efforts to enhance our parks, improvement projects are planned for Habernickel Park and the Schedler property. During preparations for these projects, we discovered that both sites have areas of contaminated soil.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Wildscape Association is hosting a walk at Grove Park on Sunday Sept 8 from 1-3 pm. Join Mike LeFebvre our knowledgeable naturalist as he takes you through the untouched unique old growth forest, one of the last in Bergen County.
Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey municipal courts have officially released data on traffic tickets distributed across towns from July 2023 to June 2024. The statistics highlight the total number of traffic violations, including DWI, moving violations, and parking tickets, issued in each borough, township, and city. They also provide insight into how many tickets have been resolved in court versus those still pending or part of a backlog.
Ridgewood NJ, As students return to school, the Ridgewood Police Department continues to remind residents to drive carefully and stay alert to ensure the safety of children. With more kids walking and biking to and from school, it’s critical that drivers reduce speed and stay focused to react to changing conditions.
