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The Gift of Art: The Ridgewood Art Institute’s Annual Holiday Show and Sale

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute’s Annual Holiday Show and Sale, on view in our beautiful galleries November 19th thru December 24th. Please join us for our Opening Reception
THIS SUNDAY 1-4 pm.

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Ridgewood Dad and Daughter Team up on Camping Trip Zombie Apocalypse Book

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood resident Dana Glazer and his daughter Georgia have collaborated to create a book tailored for middle schoolers, titled “Dawnah & the Darkhearts.” The zombie adventure follows a 12-year-old girl who becomes humanity’s “last hope.” The inspiration for the story emerged during a trip to Cape Cod, evolving from an initial movie script named “Dawn and the Dead.” To avoid confusion with an existing TV show, they decided to spell the protagonist’s name uniquely, leading to “Dawnah & the Darkhearts.” Dana, a filmmaker, scriptwriter, and professor, shares his daughter’s love for all things spooky. The self-published book, launched in time for Halloween, explores Dawnah’s journey, her struggles connecting with others, and her encounters during a camping trip on the Appalachian Trail. This isn’t Georgia’s first venture into writing; she authored “No Pizza! No Cake!” at the age of 6, a story addressing the monotony of pizza and cake at birthday parties. The book was eventually published when she turned 10.

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To Tip or Not to Tip ,That is the Question

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Ridgewood NJ, Americans find themselves in a tipping dilemma, navigating through the rise of “tipflation” and evolving expectations. A Pew Research Center study involving 12,000 US adults reveals that 72% believe tipping is now expected in more places than five years ago. However, 40% oppose businesses suggesting tip amounts, and 72% are against automatic service charges or tips on bills.

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Bookends in Ridgewood to Host 1986 Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, Running Back, Joe Morris, Defensive End, Leonard Marshall, and Author, Gary Myers

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Ridgewood NJ, 1986 Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, Running Back, Joe Morris, Defensive End, Leonard Marshall, and Author, Gary Myers. Book signing and Photo-Op for Once A Giant on Saturday November 18th at 11am.

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Companies that Allow Remote Work Have Experienced Revenue Growth that’s Four Times Faster than Those that are More Stringent about Office Attendance

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Ridgewood NJ, remote work, or work from home (WFH), has become increasingly prevalent in today’s professional landscape, offering employees and employers a myriad of advantages and challenges. As the business world adapts to changing dynamics, it is crucial to examine the pros and cons of remote work to make informed decisions. This article explores the various aspects of remote work, shedding light on the benefits and drawbacks associated with this transformative work model.

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Garden Center Looking to Reopen in Ridgewood on Route 17

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, October 14, to address the revitalization of a garden center situated at 560 Route 17. Currently incapable of serving its purpose as a nursery, the property requires construction for restoration, as determined by its owner, Stockton Bergen LLC. Additionally, the board will assess modifications made to a previously approved plan at 450 Summit Street. The meeting is set to occur at the Village Hall Court Room at 7:30 p.m.

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Million Bazillion Live! Tour visits Ridgewood’s George Washington Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s George Washington Middle School is one of just 60 schools in the country chosen to experience this dynamic, educational, game-show format assembly based on the popular Million Bazillion podcast from American Public Media. Performances are scheduled as follows: Wednesday 11/15 – George Washington Middle School – 10am and 1:00pm .

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Meet and Greet with Hawes Elementary School Teacher and Author at Hawes from 6 to 8pm

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Ridgewood NJ, Meet and greet tonight November 14th, with Hawes teacher and new author Joe Staunton at Hawes from 6 to 8pm. He will share excerpts from his new book, “Secret Diary Society: All About Me”, including a hands-on activity. Signed copies will be available!

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Deeply Rooted; Ridgewood’s Little Plant Shop window WON!

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Ridgewood NJ, Deeply Rooted; Ridgewood’s Little Plant Shop window WON! It was a fun Oktoberfest weekend, despite a day of rain. In case you didn’t know- AP Art students from RHS were paired with participating businesses, and a 4th grade student who signed up for a special art program. Together, they designed and executed amazing window art for the Halloween holiday. Deeply Rooted was done by my former student Emma P!!! Here she is with her RHS Art teacher, Ms. Maxwell, also a former RHS student! “Feed me, Seymour….” Congratulations! (posted with parental permission).

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Valley Health System Welcomes Chair of Medical Specialties for Valley Medical Group

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Joseph Mathew, MD, FACP, FCCP, CPE, as Chair of Medical Specialties for Valley Medical Group.

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Actors Strike Ends ,”Effective Immediately,” It’s Back to Work

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Ridgewood NJ, SAG-AFTRA leaders conveyed a celebratory message, commending the hard work and sacrifices of their members during the recently concluded Hollywood strike. In the statement released Thursday afternoon, the guild informed actors that, “effective immediately,” they should fulfill their contractual obligations and resume work. Members are now allowed to promote their projects without restrictions. The message expressed gratitude to other Hollywood unions for their support during the nearly four-month labor stoppage. SAG-AFTRA declared victory in the strike, stating, “We did it! Our historic TV/Theatrical/Streaming strike is over as of 12:01 AM this morning.” The announcement marks the end of a significant chapter in the negotiations between the guild and industry stakeholders.

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The Village of Ridgewood Updates the Leaf Collection Schedule

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark ,”Now that the leaves have really started to fall, our Streets Division is hard at work collecting the leaves at the curb.  Crews will even be working longer days to get the job done!”

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Ridgewood Crew Closes Out the Fall Season with a Gold and Four Top Three Finishes at the Hidden River Chase

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Ridgewood Crew’s Tristan Riedel, Lucas Evers, Sam Scharfenberg, and Will Nasr (left to right) took home the gold in the Boys 1st Junior 4x race at the 2023 Hidden River Chase in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo courtesy of M. Evers) 

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew took home a gold medal to finish out its 2023 fall regatta season at the Hidden River Chase, a 4,150-meter head course race on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The meet, hosted by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, was open to high school athletes from ninth through 12th grade, and attracted 217 entries from 28 clubs. 

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Village Manager: Ridgewood is on the Cutting Edge When it Comes to GIS Technology and Infrastructure Management

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark, Ridgewood is on the cutting edge when it comes to GIS technology and infrastructure management, especially on the Ridgewood Water side. Now, we plan to take it across departments and maximize this powerful tool.

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SpaceX’s Starlink ‘achieved breakeven cash flow’

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Ridgewood NJ, Elon Musk announced on Thursday that SpaceX has achieved breakeven cash flow. It is unclear whether the milestone was hit on an operating basis or for a specific time period. SpaceX’s valuation is now at around $150 billion. Musk is considering spinning off Starlink and making it public through an initial public offering likely after 2025.

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