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The Wedding Industrial Complex: Love, Luxury, and the Cost of Saying “I Do”

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Ridgewood NJ, Valentine’s Day is all about love, and for many couples, it’s also a time to start planning a wedding. But behind the romance lies a massive $70 billion industry—the wedding industrial complex—designed to make every “I do” as grand (and expensive) as possible.

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Ridgewood Village Hall will be closed on Wednesday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday, and on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Hall will be closed on Wednesday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday, and on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no garbage, recycling or bulk refuse collection, and the Recycling Center will be closed.

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Tacoria Expands to Ridgewood: A New Spot for Authentic Mexican Street Food

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Ridgewood NJ, Mexican food lovers in Bergen County have something to celebrate—Tacoria, the popular Mexican street kitchen chain, is opening a new location in Ridgewood!

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Ridgewood YMCA Partners with Special Olympics New Jersey to Expand Inclusive Sports & Wellness Programs

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood YMCA has officially signed a three-year agreement with Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) to become a northern satellite for its programs and services, expanding inclusive sports, training, and wellness initiatives across North Jersey.

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Ridgewood Here is Your Chance: Major League Pickleball Nears Profitability and Announces Expansion Plans

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Ridgewood NJ, Major League Pickleball (MLP) is on track for profitability and gearing up for new franchise expansion, offering investors a rare opportunity to get involved in America’s fastest-growing sport.

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Another archaic Ridgewood rule – Sidewalk sales only on “Ridgewood Sales Days”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood  blog has observed of late that there are some downtown shop owners who routinely put their merchandise out on the sidewalk for display. We have just been told that this is not permitted by ordinance. Merchandise can only be legally put out for sidewalk display on authorized “Ridgewood Sales Days.” How ridiculous is that?

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Ridgewood Fire Department Celebrates Promotions and New Firefighter

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fire Department proudly welcomed a new firefighter and celebrated two well-deserved promotions during an official swearing-in ceremony .

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Onyx Equities Sells Prime Downtown Ridgewood Property for $5.7 Million

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Ridgewood NJ, Onyx Equities,Managing Partner John Saraceno one of New Jersey’s leading real estate firms, has finalized the sale of a 17,000-square-foot property in downtown Ridgewood for $5.7 million, according to a Monday announcement by Cushman & Wakefield, the real estate services firm that managed the deal.

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Ridgewood’s Luke Pash Commits to UNC: A Rising Star in Distance Running

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Ridgewood NJ, Luke Pash, a standout distance runner from Ridgewood, has announced his commitment to the University of North Carolina (UNC). Pash, who is the first Ridgewood athlete since 2019 to qualify for the prestigious Millrose Games High School Mile, chose the Tar Heels over ACC rivals University of Virginia and Wake Forest University.

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Now Extends to Artificial Intelligence Bias-based Harassment AKA “Algorithmic discrimination”

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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced that DCR has launched a new Civil Rights and Technology Initiative to address the risks of discrimination and bias-based harassment stemming from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies, and to support innovation by providing guidance to members of the public and regulated entities about how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to the use of these advanced technologies.

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Ridgewood Kindergarten Registration Begins Today January 11, 2025

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Ridgewood NJ, Attention Ridgewood Parents! Registration for the 2025-2026 kindergarten school year begins on January 11, 2025. Don’t miss this important opportunity to enroll your child in Ridgewood Public Schools.

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Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2025: A Culinary Celebration

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s highly anticipated Restaurant Week is back, running from Sunday, Jan. 12, to Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. This annual event highlights Ridgewood’s vibrant dining scene by encouraging locals and visitors to enjoy exceptional meals at participating restaurants.

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Village of Ridgewood Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup Starts January 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, yes its that sad time of the year, curbside Christmas tree pickup will take place from January 2nd through January 28th – Tuesdays on the East Side and Thursdays on the West Side. Please remove all decorations before bringing your tree to the curb. Wreaths and garland will be collected with regular garbage pickup.

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Ridgewood High Basketball Star Johnny Jackson Battles Cancer with Unstoppable Determination

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School’s basketball standout Johnny Jackson is showcasing the same relentless drive in his battle against stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as he does on the basketball court. The senior athlete, known for his resilience and talent, continues to inspire his community with his determination.

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