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What is a Good Life and How Do You Create One?

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What does the good life mean to you? Everyone will have a different answer to this question, yet too often, people end up trying to live in someone else’s version of a good life rather than their own. While it’s true that most people want the same things: security, community, personal fulfillment. What those mean and how to get them varies a great deal from person to person. To live a good life, you have to first figure out what that is.

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Coastal Storm to Impact the Area into Friday, With Mostly Rain and Gusty Winds , Snow in Higher latitudes West and North of Bergen County

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Ridgewood NJ, rain expected today mainly after 4pm. High near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tonight more rain. Temperature rising to around 41 by 2am. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Friday expect more rain. High near 43. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Ridgewood PBA Donates $56,661 Raised From Food Truck Festival to Pediatric Cancer Research Projects

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Ridgewood NJ , back in November the Ridgewood PBA announced that the Food Truck Festival raised $56,661 for pediatric cancer research.This money will be sent, via The Golden Lights Foundation, to Mosse/Marris Lab at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where it will be used to help start a new and promising clinical trial for pediatric cancer. In addition, the festival was able to register 50 people on the Bone Marrow Registry and bring awareness to other important charities.

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Airman Dies in Fall at Big Snow in the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, a member of the Maryland National Guard from Long Island died after a fall snowboarding at Big Snow at American Dream in East Rutherford. Airman 1st Class Peter Matthews, 24, of Bay Shore, died last Thursday after hitting his head while on the indoor slope.

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Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Saddle Brook Schools Referendum

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Saddle Brook NJ, voters overwhelmingly rejected Saddle Brook School District’s proposal to borrow funds for critical building repairs and improvements, according to preliminary election results.

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Study Finds: 1 in 3 New Jersey men admit they wait until Christmas Eve to buy their partner’s presents

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  • 54% admit that buying partner’s Christmas gift causes anxiety.
  • Over half say they self-gift at Christmas.
  • 1 in 3 admit they have secretly re-sold a gift their partner gave them for Christmas.
  • High inflation means 52% say they will be spending less on their partner this Christmas
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Ridgewood NJ, when it comes to Christmas, there are three types of people:

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WalletHub Ranked New Jersey the 4th Worst State for Elder-Abuse Protections

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Ridgewood NJ, with over 10% of Americans over age 60 suffering from elder abuse, and seniors especially vulnerable during this period of high inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections, as well as expert commentary.

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Ridgewood High School and Glee Alumni Ali Stroker and Husband David Perlow Welcomed their First Child

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Ridgewood NJ, the New York Post is reporting that Ridgewood High School and Glee Alumni Ali Stroker and husband David Perlow welcomed their first child.

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Hoboken Trader Charged by SEC along with Seven other Social Media Influencers in $100 Million Pump and Dump Scheme

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Hoboken NJ,  the Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against eight individuals in a $100 million securities fraud scheme in which they used the social media platforms Twitter and Discord to manipulate exchange-traded stocks.

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The Federal Reserve Hikes Rates a 1/2 Point

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Washington DC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System voted unanimously to approve a 1/2 percentage point increase in the primary credit rate to 4.5 percent, effective December 15, 2022.

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New York Giants Punter and Teammates Make Toy Donation to Pediatric Patients at The Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System is pleased to thank Hammer’s Helpers, the charity of Jamie Gillan, the “Scottish Hammer,” punter for the New York Giants, for the generous donation of toys for pediatric patients of The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care.

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How To Smartly Invest In Precious Metals: A Helpful Guide

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Gold, silver, and other precious metals have been used as a form of currency and investment for centuries. Many people are interested in investing in these metals, but they may not know how to get started. In this article, we will provide a helpful guide on how to invest in precious metals. We will discuss why it is important to invest in these metals, and we will also provide some tips on how to get started. So if you are interested in learning more about precious metal investments, read on!

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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church of Ridgewood Tree Lighting and Caroling

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Ridgewood NJ,  St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church of Ridgewood , Wednesday, December 14th at 5:30 pm, we will gather in the last moments of twilight on the front lawn of the church to turn on the lights on our small (but growing!) live Christmas tree. By lantern, candle, and other lights, we will sing carols for about thirty minutes, followed by hot chocolate and refreshments, hosted by our amazing Teen Outreach group.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Distribute More Than 1,000 Toys to Families in Need

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Newark NJ, The Mercy House, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, will distribute more than 1,000 new and unwrapped toys to families in need during its Fifth Annual Christmas Giveaway at its Newark location (620 Clinton Avenue) on Friday, December 16, at 11 a.m.

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Significant Breakthrough Increases Urgency to Pass NJ Fusion Legislation

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio today heralded news of a significant development in fusion energy, announced this morning by the United States Department of Energy.

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