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Prayer Vigil for Peace to be Held On Saturday October 14th at 12 noon at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, America Needs Fatima (ANF) is a special campaign to spread the message of Fatima in the United States. The goal of America Needs Fatima is to win the heart and soul of America for Mary by spreading Our Lady’s Fatima message and promoting devotion to Her Immaculate Heart.

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The Ridgewood Guild’s Oktoberfest Was a Home Run

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood Guild’s Oktoberfest was a home run yesterday! An amazing amount of people came out to attend. A good time was had by all. Guild President Tony Damiano thanked  all of the sponsors, volunteers, and contributors. A special shout out to Kayleigh Smith from MacMurphy’s for chairing our event. Also, Jack Daniels Motors, the Guilds Signature Sponsor.

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The Ridgewood Arts Foundation Proudly Presents the Following Artists at our Inaugural ARTober Exhibit at The Stable 

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation proudly presents the following artists at our inaugural ARTober exhibit at The Stable .

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Arthur Maynard the Founding Father of the Ridgewood Art Institute

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute are very proud of our Heritage and our commitment to perpetuate the study of Classic Realism for over 87 years. Our Founding Father, Arthur Maynard studied under Frank DuMond at The Art Students League and brought that wealth of knowledge with him, when he himself became a Master Instructor.

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Ridgewood: Putting a Turf Field in a Flood Zone Can Exacerbate flooding in Several Ways

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Ridgewood NJ, the Maple turf field vendor is reportedly costing the Village $52,000 to clean up Maple field . Putting a turf field in a flood zone can exacerbate flooding in several ways:

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“It’s the Economy Stupid”: Most Still See Another Depression Ahead

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Ridgewood NJ, despite claims by President Joe Biden about the strength of America’s economy, most Americans still think we’re headed toward another Great Depression.

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Ridgewood Ranks in the Top 3% of Small Cities in America

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Ridgewood NJ, with almost one third of the population saying that they’d prefer to live in a suburban area, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Small Cities in America, as well as expert commentary.

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Executive and Regular Public Meeting for the Ridgewood Board of Education October 2, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on October 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm for an Executive Session to discuss confidential legal matters. and 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.

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Garden State’s Largest Land Mammal the Black Bear

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Ridgewood NJ, Black Bears have been sighted in all 21 of New Jersey’s counties? The start of the new school year is a great time to educate students about the Garden State’s largest land mammal . Black bears (Ursus americanus) are native to North America and are found in various regions, including New Jersey. Here’s some information about black bears in New Jersey:

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Secure Our World: The Ridgewood Public Library will Host a Cyber Security Awareness (for seniors) Event

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library will host a Cyber Security Awareness (for seniors) event on  Tuesday, October 3, 10:30 am-12 pm.

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Congress Puts SEC Chair Gary Gensler Under the Gun

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Ridgewood NJ, SEC Chair Gary Gensler faced criticism from lawmakers regarding his crypto regulation approach during a House hearing. He was questioned about the classification of bitcoin, how that compared to other assets like Pokemon cards, and the approval of bitcoin ETFs. Lawmakers also expressed concerns over Gensler’s transparency with Congress, especially regarding interactions with crypto exchange FTX.

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League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on October 18th

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Ridgewood NJ, the League of Women Voters will host an important Candidates Forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on October 18th. Questions from the audience can be accepted at the Forum that evening, or sent to [email protected]. up to 48 hours prior (7:00 p.m. 10/16/23).

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Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos lent $47K to Attorney whose firm represents a Zoning Board of Adjustment applicant

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Ridgewood NJ, OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC – An application for preliminary and final major site plan approval for the construction and operation of a single pole, double faced, digital multimessage advertising sign which is a prohibited use and will result in a second principal use; expansion of an existing non-conforming use and bulk variance relief at 500 Route 17 South, Block 4703, Lot 10, in the OB-2 Zone.

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UPDATE: The Gold Star Family Service, hosted by American Legion Post 53, Tonight at 7pm Weather Permitting

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UPDATE: This event is cancelled due to the inclement weather

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Ridgewood NJ, the Gold Star Family Service, hosted by American Legion Post 53, is still scheduled for tonight at Memorial Park in Van Neste Square. A decision will be made to proceed dependent on weather by 5 pm today. Come recognize our fallen heroes and the families they left behind.

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NATIONAL COFFEE DAY IS SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, National Coffee Day is an annual celebration that takes place on September 29th each year in the United States. It’s a day dedicated to the love of coffee, a beverage that holds a special place in the hearts of millions of people around the world. On National Coffee Day, people come together to enjoy their favorite coffee drinks, try new coffee flavors, and celebrate the culture and history of coffee.

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