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Ridgewood High School Alumni Association Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Duffield STEAM Initiative

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Duffield STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) Initiative on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Ridgewood High School (RHS). The ceremony is the cornerstone event of the three-day Homecoming Weekend and will showcase three exciting projects that were made possible by the incredible generosity of esteemed alumnus, David Duffield, RHS Class of 1958, and the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation.

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It’s that Time of the Year Again and Ward’s Pumpkin Patch in Ridgewood is Open for Business

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Ridgewood NJ, It’s that time of the year again . Halloween is just around the corner . September 29th Ward’s Pumpkin Patch opened for the 2022 season, open 10 am to 7 pm everyday .

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LWV of Ridgewood annual luncheon keynote speaker Maya Van Rossum

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Ridgewood NJ, LWV of Ridgewood annual luncheon keynote speaker Maya Van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper and Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations.

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NBA’s LeBron James Buys a Major League Pickleball Team

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Ridgewood NJ, the NBA’s LeBron James, is one of the newest owners of a professional pickleball team. According USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball, with over 4.8 million participants nationwide, and a growth of 39.3% over the last two years, pickleball was officially announced as the fastest-growing sport in America.

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Local Artist Makes Her Debut at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Bergen County artist Laura Hallada – and her stunning floral acrylics and watercolors – to The Gallery for the month of October! 

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Murphy Administration Continues Threats over “Child Grooming” Sex Education

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Michael Testa slammed the Murphy administration’s continued threats to school districts that refuse to implement controversial new sex education standards imposed by the State Board of Education.

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Bergen County and the Main Line Outperform NJ Transit Systemwide On Time Performance Goal

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Ridgewood NJ , according to NJ Transit the systemwide rail on time performance is 91.5% , with the goal of 94.7% .The two train lines that service the Ridgewood train station , the Bergen County and the Main Line have an impressive overall on time performance of 96.5%. The Pascack Valley line that services other parts of the county had an on time performance of 94.6% .

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Ridgewood Firefighters Free Trapped Driver After SUV Rollover Crash on Route 17 South

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services officers/firefighters/personnel responded to aid the adult victim of a single vehicle, rollover motor vehicle crash with entrapment that occurred on Route 17 southbound near Paramus Road, Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon, 09/25. The victim was quickly extricated by Ridgewood firefighters and transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Tow trucks righted the vehicle, a Honda SUV, and removed it from the scene. Traffic flow on Route 17 southbound near the accident site was restricted on one (1) lane while emergency responders worked. The victim’s injuries appeared to have been non-life threatening in nature.

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Classic 1965 Porsche Wrecked in collision with a Minivan and a Utility pole in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a classic 1965 Porsche was wrecked when it collided with a minivan and a utility pole on Friday afternoon, 09/23, at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and Nagle Street, Ridgewood. Both drivers and a minivan passenger were transported by ambulances to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill in addition to providing EMT services. Ridgewood Police handled traffic control and investigated the crash. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

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The NJ Department of Education Has Issued a New Round of Warnings of Potential Disciplinary Action to School Districts that Fail to Implement the New Child Grooming Sex Education Standards

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio blasted the Murphy administration’s escalating threats to school districts that refuse to implement controversial new sex education standards imposed by the State Board of Education.

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Ridgewood Schools K12 Insight Alternative Schedule or Late Start Initiative Survey Results

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Ridgewood NJ, Lauren Gonzalez, K12 Insight Research Director presented the K12 Insight Alternative Schedule Survey Results. The Ridgewood blog has reproduced the “executive summary” and included links to the full presentation.

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STEPSS Hosts First Open House

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Ridgewood NJ, The School Transition & Employment Program for Student Success (STEPSS) will host an open house on Friday, October 14, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m. at its Oak Street location in Ridgewood’s Central Business District. Continue reading STEPSS Hosts First Open House

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Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon Resigns From the Ridgewood Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon announced his resignation as a member of Ridgewood Village Council and Wednesday evening’s meeting. Mayor Susan Knudsen moved for the appointment of Councilperson Pamela Perron as the new deputy mayor effective immediately. Sedon served on the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission, Sustainable Jersey, and Green Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood BOE Alternative Schedules Initiative or Late Start Initiative Presentation Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on September 12th ,Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fitts thanked the entire staff for their hard work, which resulted in a positive start to the school year. The Alternative Schedules Initiative will continue to be explored. Staff members met with the K12 Insight team today to review the survey results.

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Upper Ridgewood Community Church will celebrate a century of faith and community service with an anniversary concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, Upper Ridgewood Community Church, 35 Fairmount Road, will celebrate a century of faith and community service with an anniversary concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 1st .

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