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

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Ridgewood’s Luke Pash Sets His Sights on Chapel Hill

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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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A Special Message from Santa and the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ, a special message from Santa and the Ridgewood Police Department: “Spread kindness, joy, and love this holiday season!” Wishing you and your family the most magical time of year.
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Village Hall Closed in Observance of Christmas

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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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Merry Christmas from the Ridgewood blog

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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

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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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President-Elect Trump Sues Des Moines Register and Pollster Over “Deceptive” Pre-Election Poll

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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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Authorities Issue Warning: Stop Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Drones and Aircraft

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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.

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Ridgewood Parking Permits Go On Sale December 17th

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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.

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Governor Phil Murphy Names Kris Kolluri as the Next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT

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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.

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Parking Kiosks in Ridgewood May be Replaced Due to User Complaints

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Ridgewood NJ, Village officials are currently investigating the possibility of replacing all parking kiosks because users are complaining that the kiosks’ operational buttons are too small. If approved, the replacement project would span over several years due to costs.

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