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A “Completely Reprehensible” TikTok Trend Sparks Outrage in New Jersey

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STOP SCROLLING! NJ Schools Issue URGENT Warning Over Disturbing New TikTok ‘Pee Challenge’

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Barnegat Township NJ, yet another social media craze is causing chaos in schools, and this one is arguably the most disgusting yet. The so-called “Pee Challenge” on TikTok—where users film themselves appearing to urinate in public outdoor spaces—has prompted strong condemnation and serious disciplinary threats from at least one New Jersey school district.

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Ridgefield Student Files Lawsuit Over Years of Bullying and Antisemitic Abuse: District Accused of Inaction

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RIDGEFIELD, NJ — A disturbing lawsuit has been filed against the Ridgefield Public Schools and several district officials, alleging that a Jewish-Cuban student endured years of relentless bullying, physical assaults, and antisemitic and racist harassment — all while school leaders failed to protect her or intervene appropriately.

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Former Elmwood Park High School Student Files Lawsuit Over Years of Bullying and Harassment

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Elmwood Park, NJ – A former Elmwood Park High School student has filed a lawsuit alleging that she endured “relentless torment, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and abuse” throughout her four years at the school—while administrators, teachers, and counselors allegedly failed to protect her.

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Village of Ridgewood Safe Routes to School Project

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood invites community members to attend a public review session for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. This federally funded initiative—administered through the NJDOT Local Aid Safe Routes to School Program—aims to improve walking and biking conditions for students across Ridgewood.

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Lakeview Learning Center Student Stabbed in School Cafeteria Altercation, Suspect Arrested

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Wayne NJ, a violent incident rocked the Lakeview Learning Center in Wayne on Monday, when a student allegedly stabbed another during a lunchtime altercation. The victim, a 14-year-old student, was hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack.

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Glen Ridge School Officials Placed on Leave Amid Grooming Allegations at Ridgewood Avenue School

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Glen Ridge NJ, in a developing story that has sent shockwaves through the local community, Principal Michael Donovan and Vice Principal Jonathan Heitmann of Ridgewood Avenue School have been placed on indefinite administrative leave following disturbing allegations of a long-term grooming case involving a former teacher.

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