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Remembering Dirk Van Emburgh: A Ridgewood Legacy and a Life Well-Lived

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Celebrating the remarkable life of a twelfth-generation resident, beloved funeral director, and passionate golfer

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Ridgewood, NJ—The community of Ridgewood is mourning the loss of a true pillar, Dirk Van Emburgh, who passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age of 81. A proud twelfth-generation resident of the village, Dirk was known for his vibrant personality, his deep commitment to service, and the unwavering joy he brought to everyone he met.

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Don’t Miss It: Ridgewood’s First-Ever Porchfest Promises Music, Fun, and Community Spirit

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Get ready for a unique musical experience benefiting a vital local cause

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind event that combines live music with a heartfelt mission. On September 20, the village will host its inaugural Porchfest, a community-wide music festival where local artists perform on the front porches of homes. The best part? The event is a fundraiser for the Red Door Food Pantry, which supports neighbors in need.

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Meet Ridgewood’s Newest Police Officers and the RPD’s First-Ever ‘Officer of the Year’

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Get to know the faces dedicated to keeping our community safe

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Ridgewood NJ, at a recent Village Council Meeting, the Ridgewood Police Department celebrated both new beginnings and outstanding achievements. Mayor Paul Vagianos officially swore in three new officers, welcoming them into the force. Meanwhile, the department recognized an officer whose exceptional work earned him a historic honor.

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Ridgewood to Host Sept. 9 Hearing on 42-Year Parkland Dispute With NJDEP: Proposed Land Swap Could Finally End Saga

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After more than four decades of legal back-and-forth, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing to resolve a 42-year parkland transfer dispute with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center, Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave.

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The History, Founding, and Importance of Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer in the United States. It’s a day that honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the prosperity, strength, and well-being of the country. But how did this day come to be, and why is it so significant?

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Missing Concrete Sidewalk Panels Create Hazards for Ridgewood Pedestrians

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Ridgewood NJ, children walking to and from school, the elderly, parents pushing strollers, the disabled, and other pedestrians are routinely subject to the dangers of missing concrete sidewalk panels throughout the Village.

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Village of Ridgewood Named One of America’s Richest and Safest Cities in 2025 Survey

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood has earned national recognition, ranking 11th on the list of America’s 50 Richest and Safest Cities in a new study by GOBankingRates.

The survey analyzed factors including mean household income, average home values, cost of living, property crime rates, and violent crime rates to determine the country’s most prosperous and secure communities.

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Ridgewood High School AcaBellas Wow Crowd with National Anthem at Giants Preseason Game

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School AcaBellas brought their powerful harmonies to the big stage, performing the National Anthem before a New York Giants preseason game at MetLife Stadium. The all-female a cappella group earned thunderous applause from fans as they set the tone for kickoff.

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Ridgewood approves Zabriskie-Schedler House as History & Cultural Center — what it means for the village

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village Council voted on Aug. 13 to establish the History and Cultural Center of Bergen County at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler House, a circa 1825 Dutch frame farmhouse on West Saddle River Road. The move converts a long-vacant town property into a community hub run in partnership with the Ridgewood Library’s Bolger Heritage Center and the Ridgewood Historical Society.

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Meet Ridgewood’s Everyday Hero: Lieutenant Dave Kelly of FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Professional Firefighters, FMBA Local 47, are more than first responders — they’re neighbors, family people, and community champions. For this week’s Meet the Members Monday, we spotlight Lieutenant Dave Kelly (Platoon A): a certified fire official, investigator, Level 1 instructor, EMT — and a certified therapy dog handler who helped save a life on duty.

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Ridgewood Council Rejects Zoning Change for Assisted Living Project, Sparks Heated Debate

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has voted down a proposed zoning overlay that would have allowed a 125-bed assisted living facility on three adjoining lots along North Maple Avenue, a move that stirred heated debate among residents and leaves questions about the Village’s affordable housing plan.

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Ridgewood Turf Field Plan Faces State Scrutiny: Historic Zabriskie-Schedler Site at Center of Controversy

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The fate of Ridgewood’s long-debated plan to build an artificial turf sports field at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property may be decided this week, as the state’s Historic Sites Council prepares to issue a preliminary ruling on Thursday.

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Ridgewood to Host Sept. 9 Hearing on 42-Year Parkland Dispute With NJDEP: Proposed Land Swap Could Finally End Saga

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After more than four decades of legal back-and-forth, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing to resolve a 42-year parkland transfer dispute with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center, Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave.

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The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs until Labor Day!

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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of enhanced enforcement efforts to deter impaired driving in New Jersey. Grant funding from HTS will support law enforcement agencies across the state in conducting patrols and sobriety checkpoints to remove alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers from the roads.

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Free Radon Test Kits Available in Ridgewood — Protect Your Home and Health Now

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department has received a limited supply of free radon test kits — and they’re going fast. Residents can call 201-670-5500, ext. 5503 to reserve a kit and take the first step toward safeguarding their home and family from the dangers of radon exposure.

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