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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Civics Instruction in Schools

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S854) requiring civics instruction at the middle school level. Currently, New Jersey is one of a minority of states which does not require civics instruction for middle school students. Under the legislation, the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University will be directed to prepare civics curriculum guidelines for local school boards, ensuring that middle and high school students study the values and principles underlying the American system of constitutional democracy, the function of government, and the role of a citizen in a democratic society.

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The Ridgewood Shop Local Bonus Card Is Here!! Participating Business Offers Are Here!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Shop Local Bonus Card Is Here!! Participating Business Offers Are Here! Below are the participating Businesses that will be offering Exclusive Promotional Offers.
These special offers will be updated weekly so be sure to check back here often to see if your favorite business is participating.

For more information or information on how you can get your own personal bonus card please email us at [email protected]

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Emmanuel Church in Ridgewood is Celebrating its 130th Anniversary

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Ridgewood NJ, Emmanuel Church in Ridgewood is celebrating its 130th anniversary Communications Director Donah Homer  sums up the festivities:

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Ridgewood Pedestrian Plaza “How to” Demo Participants July 24th, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, Welcome to Ridgewood Pedestrian Plaza Demo Days! Please support these local businesses by attending one of their demos. This is a great way to learn something new!!

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New Jersey Bureau of Securities Orders Cryptocurrency Company ‘BlockFi’ to Stop Offering Interest-Bearing Accounts

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Ridgewood NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced that the Bureau of Securities has issued a Summary Cease and Desist Order to stop a financial services company based in Jersey City from selling unregistered securities in the form of interest-earning cryptocurrency accounts that have raised at least $14.7 billion worldwide.

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The Village of Ridgewood is Seeking Village Residents to Serve on 2 Municipal Land Use Boards

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is seeking Village residents to serve on Municipal Land Use Boards: Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment and Ridgewood Planning Board .

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Skateboarders Observed Enjoying The Benjamin’s New Parking Garage/lot

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Ridgewood NJ, Reports from The Ridgewood Blog’s field staff indicate that skateboarders seemed to have grown tired of being chased from the Hudson Street Parking Garage by Ridgewood police officers, and have now set their sights on the newly opened parking garage/lot at The Benjamin, a high-density housing complex located at 1 Franklin Avenue.

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The Ridgewood Police Department welcomes its newest officer

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Ridgewood NJ, Patrolman Andrew Van Dyke was sworn on on July 14th 2021 by Mayor Susan Knudsen during the Village council meeting while his mother Patricia and sister Victoria held the Bible. Officer Van Dyke graduated the Bergen County Police Academy in June and is currently in the police departments field training program.

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Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association Congratulates its Champions !

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association Congratulates the 2021 Junior Division District 4 Champions and  the 2021 9/10 Grade Division District 4 Champions!

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Village Council Extends HealthBarn’s lease at the Gate House at Irene Habernickel Family Park

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Ridgewood NJ, HealthBarn’s lease at the Gate House at Irene Habernickel Family Park will continue for another five years, ending in January 2027. The terms of the lease were not fully disclosed .

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AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Union until 11 PM EDT Friday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

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New Jersey Transit Police Chief Reminds Everyone that Railroad Tracks are Very Dangerous Places

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit Police Chief Trucillo reminds everyone on the dangers of playing on or near railroad tracks.

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Man Sentenced to 3 years in Prison after Threatening NJ TRANSIT Train Conductors with Knife⁣

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Ridgewood NJ, during 2020, New Jersey Transit Police Officers responded to reports of an offender who threatened multiple conductors. This included threats made while brandishing a knife.⁣

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Factors To Consider When Choosing Wall Arts for Your Space

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Home décor might not be an all-easy task. Many designers and homeowners often find themselves asking the question, “how do I choose the best wall art for my space?” Although the question seems general, if you don’t have the right answer to this question, your whole décor might be a flop.

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