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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There is no clearer sign that spring has arrived in the Village than the vibrant yellow “Sea of Daffodils” at Van Neste Square. This year, the community didn’t just celebrate the season; they celebrated the future of our planet at the annual Ridgewood Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There is a specific sound that signals the true arrival of spring in Bergen County: the rhythmic crack of a bat and the steady beat of the Ridgewood High School drumline.
Continue reading Play Ball: Ridgewood Baseball Softball Kicks Off the 2026 Season
PJ Blogger: the photo has been edited to focus on the turf at the Ridgewood Earth Day Event , not attack a Volunteer as some of blog trolls did . Lets keep the focus on the issue and not get distracted by silly name calling. Someone clearly droped the ball or thought they could get away with gaslighting the residents .
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Ridgewood, NJ — They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the latest snapshot from Van Neste Square has left residents saying only one: Really?
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Millburn NJ, From the iconic streets of The Devil Wears Prada to the heartbreaking melodies of Les Misérables, Anne Hathaway is a global powerhouse. But before she was winning Academy Awards, she was a young girl in Millburn, New Jersey, finding her voice at the legendary Paper Mill Playhouse.
Continue reading Anne Hathaway Reveals the New Jersey Theater That Launched Her Career
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South Hackensack NJ, In a startling disruption to a day of worship, a bomb threat forced the total evacuation of the North Jersey Vineyard Church in South Hackensack on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The incident, which occurred during a high-traffic transition between services, sent shockwaves through the local community and marked a disturbing “first” for the 25-year-old congregation.
Continue reading A Sunday of Terror: Why Police Suddenly Evacuated This Popular Bergen County Church
Planning a financial future as a couple is often described as a budgeting exercise, but that is only part of it. At its core, it is really a translation exercise. You are taking two sets of habits, two sets of worries, and two ideas about what security looks like, then trying to build one practical path forward. Numbers matter, but interpretation matters just as much.
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Washington DC, In a dramatic display of maritime enforcement, the U.S. Navy intercepted a sanctioned merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea today, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing blockade against Iranian energy exports.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every day, New Jersey’s crossing guards brave freezing temperatures, torrential rain, and heavy snow to ensure our children reach school safely. Now, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is sounding the alarm to protect these vital community members from a rising threat: distracted driving.
Continue reading NJ Labor Dept. Launches ‘Protect Our Guards’ Safety Blitz
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Closter Nj, After nearly a decade of searching for answers, a Bergen County jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the shocking 2015 killing of basketball star Michael Wright. The case, which spans from the quiet streets of Closter, New Jersey, to a parked SUV in Brooklyn, concluded this week with a conviction that finally closes a dark chapter in NBA history.
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RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — A joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and local police has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Ridgefield Park resident following a reported violent encounter at a local residence.
Continue reading Guatemalan National Arrested After Ridgefield Park Residential Sexual Assault
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Ridgewood NJ, The Bergen County community is mourning the loss of a local legend. Stephen Jordan, affectionately known to music fans as Steve “White Pants” Jordan, passed away on April 17, 2026, in his lifelong home of Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Continue reading Remembering “White Pants”: The Man Who Brought Music to North Jersey Classrooms
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Houston Tx, For years, the question has lingered: Did the Red Planet ever host life? While we don’t have a “smoking gun” just yet, NASA’s Curiosity Rover just handed scientists the most compelling piece of the puzzle to date.
After intensive laboratory analysis of a rock sample originally drilled in 2020, NASA has confirmed the discovery of the most diverse set of organic molecules ever found on Mars. This isn’t just a minor update—it’s a breakthrough that changes our understanding of Martian chemistry.
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PARAMUS, NJ — Big changes are coming to the streets of Paramus. Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council have unveiled a comprehensive safety initiative designed to protect pedestrians, students, and commuters alike. From a massive sidewalk restoration project to stricter school zone enforcement, the administration is prioritizing a “safety-first” infrastructure.
Continue reading Mayor DiPiazza Unveils Bold Plan to Make Paramus the Safest Walking Town in NJ
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Washington DC, In a plot straight out of a techno-thriller, a U.S. Army soldier has been arrested for allegedly using classified intelligence to bet on a high-stakes military operation. The case involving Gannon Ken Van Dyke and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is sent shockwaves through Washington, exposing a dangerous new vulnerability: prediction markets as a tool for information warfare.
Continue reading Betting on War: How One Soldier’s $400K Polymarket Win Ended in a Federal Arrest
