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New Study: The Most (and Least) Expensive Grocery Chains in America

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Think Walmart is the Cheapest? Think Again: New 2026 Grocery Rankings Revealed

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Ridgewood For years, shoppers have relied on Walmart as the gold standard for low-cost groceries. But if you’re trying to stretch your budget in 2026, the retail landscape has shifted. A major new study released this February by Consumer Reports, in partnership with the Strategic Resource Group, has upended the traditional wisdom, revealing that several chains can save you significantly more at the register than the big-box giant.

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Is the NJ Housing Market Turning? What February 2026 Trends Mean for You

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Mortgage rates have hit a three-year low, but what does that mean for home prices and inventory in your neighborhood? We break down the latest data for North Jersey and beyond

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Ridgewood NJ, The February 2026 real estate market is sending mixed signals that have both buyers and sellers paying close attention. While housing inventory growth nationwide continues to stall, a major shift in lending could be the catalyst buyers have been waiting for: mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time in over three years.

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George Washington is “Returning” to Bergen County This Sunday

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Forget the Mall: Step Back to 1776 This Sunday at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge, NJ – Looking for a unique way to celebrate American history this weekend? On March 8, 2026, the Bergen County Historical Society is hosting a vibrant tribute to George Washington’s Birthday at the legendary Historic New Bridge Landing.

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The Microplastics “Bombshell”: Why Scientists Are Recanting the “Plastic in Your Brain” Theory

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The Microplastics Reversal: Is the “Plastic in Your Blood” Narrative Based on Bad Science?

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New York, NY – For years, the headlines have been terrifying: microplastics are in our blood, our brains, and even our unborn children. But a growing movement of analytical chemists is now issuing a “bombshell” challenge to these claims, suggesting that the global panic over internal plastic pollution might be built on a foundation of false positives and laboratory contamination.

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Rescued from the Hudson: The Heartwarming Recovery of a Famous NJ Bald Eagle

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From the Hudson River to Recovery: The Bald Eagle’s Fight for Survival

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Long Hill, NJ – Two weeks ago, a bald eagle was found stranded on a chunk of ice in the freezing Hudson River, near the George Washington Bridge. Today, there is a glimmer of hope for the iconic bird as it continues its recovery at The Raptor Trust in Morris County.

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Breaking: Fire Crews From 5 Towns Battle House Fire in Wood-Ridge; No Injuries Reported

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Early Morning House Fire in Wood-Ridge: Mutual Aid Units From 5 Towns Battle Columbia St Blaze

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Wood-Ridge NJ, A quiet Thursday morning was shattered in Wood-Ridge, NJ, as a residential structure fire broke out on Columbia Street, triggering a massive response from surrounding Bergen County fire departments.

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SUV Crashes Into Ridgewood Pizza Parlor: Driver Hospitalized After North Maple Avenue Collision

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SUV Slams Into Ridgewood Strip Mall: Driver Injured After Honda Strikes Building

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Ridgewood NJ, A Thursday morning commute turned chaotic in Ridgewood, NJ, when a vehicle veered off the road, jumping a curb and slamming into a local shopping center.

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Not Another Apartment Complex: New 10-Acre Luxury Enclave Proposed for Wayne School Board Land

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A Hidden 10-Acre Forest in Wayne Was Supposed to Be a School. Now, It’s Becoming This

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Wayne NJ, While “overdevelopment” usually means high-density apartments in North Jersey, a new proposal for a long-vacant wooded tract in Wayne, NJ is taking a surprisingly traditional turn.

A local real estate investor is moving forward with plans to transform a 10-acre parcel—owned by the Wayne Board of Education for over half a century—into a private cluster of single-family homes.

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Tracing the Growth of the GZone Tournament: From TCC to GTCC to TPCC

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Online Tongits matches transitioned from their humble beginnings as casual gameplay to a well-structured and competitive championship format. What started as small-scale organized events blossomed into a full-fledged championship circuit operated by GZone. This evolution reflects a strategic shift, marked by three progressive stages: TCC (Tongits Champions Cup), GTCC (GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup), and TPCC (Tongits Plus Champions Cup). Each phase played a significant role in advancing competitive gaming and enhancing the GZone brand, culminating in substantial anticipation for the latest iteration of the GZone tour.

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The Future of Interior Doors: Smart Materials, Minimalism, and Custom Design

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There’s a problem that almost every homeowner eventually runs into — and it’s surprisingly specific. You spend months carefully selecting furniture, lighting, flooring. Then you look at the doors. Standard rectangular slabs in beige or white, with generic hardware that came with the apartment. Suddenly everything you’ve worked to build aesthetically falls flat. Interior doors, it turns out, are one of the most underestimated architectural elements in residential design, and for a long time the industry had almost nothing interesting to offer the average buyer. That’s changing fast.

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Transforming Ridgewood Homes: Why Exterior Painting Makes a Lasting Impact

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The look and upkeep of a home’s exterior can dramatically influence both neighborhood appeal and individual property value. In Ridgewood and surrounding areas, homeowners increasingly understand that maintaining a fresh, clean exterior isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about protection, longevity, and community pride. Properly maintained homes contribute to the overall charm of the neighborhood, making streetscapes more inviting for residents and visitors alike.

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Is your NJ parish closing? Cardinal Tobin issues a major update on the Newark Archdiocese merger plan

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Newark Archdiocese Hits ‘Pause’ on Massive Parish Merger Plan: What NJ Catholics Need to Know

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Ridgewood NJ, The landscape of Catholicism in North Jersey is at a crossroads. Facing a “stark new reality” of thinning pews and a shrinking number of priests, the Archdiocese of Newark—the largest in New Jersey—has been navigating a controversial roadmap toward consolidation.

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Paramus Police Crash: Officer and Civilian Hospitalized After SUV Flips on Ridgewood Ave

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Rollover Crash in Paramus: Police Cruiser Collides With SUV on Ridgewood Avenue

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Paramus NJ, a Tuesday evening emergency call ended in a dramatic scene in Bergen County after a Paramus police cruiser collided with a civilian vehicle, leaving one car overturned and two people hospitalized.

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Justice Served: NJ Driver Sentenced to Prison for Fatal High-Speed DUI Crash on I-80

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Justice for Richard Bahamonte: 6-Year Term for Driver in ‘Double Legal Limit’ Death

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a tragic night on Interstate 80 has ended in a lengthy prison sentence for a Hasbrouck Heights man. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that Julio C. Guerrero-Brito, 41, has been sentenced for the 2024 vehicular homicide that claimed the life of 37-year-old Richard M. Bahamonte.

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Company Controller Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Nearly $1M from Bergen Firm

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Nearly $1 Million Stolen: Former Bergen County Controller Arrested in Massive Corporate Fraud Scheme

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North Haldon NJ, a lengthy investigation into corporate greed has culminated in the arrest of a North Haledon man accused of treating a local company like his personal piggy bank.

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