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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.
Continue reading Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2025: A Culinary Celebration
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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 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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Continue reading A Special Message from Santa and the Ridgewood Police Department
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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Christmas, Village Hall will be closed on December 24th and 25th. There will be no garbage collection or recycling pickup on December 25th only, and the Recycling Center will be closed.
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PJ Blogger and the entire staff of the Ridgewood blog would like to Wish you a very Merry Christmas!
We also would like thank, you our readers , advertisers , patrons and supporters for all your contributions this year !
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Twas the Night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
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Ridgewood NJ, President-elect Donald Trump has taken his battle against “Fake News” to court, filing a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer on Monday. The lawsuit alleges the publication of a misleading poll just before Election Day, which showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump in Iowa by 3 percentage points. Trump went on to win Iowa by a significant margin of 14 percentage points, securing a second term in the White House.
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Ridgewood NJ, Federal and state officials are sounding the alarm over a dangerous and growing trend: individuals targeting drones—and mistakenly, manned aircraft—with lasers and even firearms.
Continue reading Authorities Issue Warning: Stop Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Drones and Aircraft
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood parking permits are being sold, beginning December 17th, at the Reception Desk in the lobby of Village Hall, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You must bring your driver’s license and vehicle registration(s) for the vehicle(s) you would like to register for a parking permit.
Continue reading Ridgewood Parking Permits Go On Sale December 17th
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy announced that Kris Kolluri will serve as the next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT following the resignation of Kevin Corbett, who will continue to serve in the position until January 15th, 2025. The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors unanimously voted to confirm the Governor’s nomination during Wednesday’s Board meeting.
Continue reading Governor Phil Murphy Names Kris Kolluri as the Next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT
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Continue reading Parking Kiosks in Ridgewood May be Replaced Due to User Complaints
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark recently announced that demolition of the former Town Garage structure will take place within the next 2 to 3 weeks. The contractor involved in the project is now applying for demolition permits, which will be expedited by the Village’s Building Department. Portions of the Walnut Street municipal parking lot will be unavailable once demolition begins. More to follow from the Village Manager.
Continue reading Any Day Now: Demolition of Former Town Garage Structure in Ridgewood
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Washington DC, President-elect Donald Trump made waves Friday evening with a bold call to action regarding the mysterious drones reported across New Jersey and other parts of the country. Taking to Truth Social, Trump urged authorities to take decisive measures, including shooting down the unidentified drones, while hinting at possible government knowledge of the incidents.
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Sierra Club hosted an educational webinar on December 4th at 7 PM . The webinar was called , “fighting artificial turf in NJ”. This event uncovered the environmental harms, public health risks, and financial impacts of toxic artificial turf.
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