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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — Every artifact has a story, but some stories take on a legacy of their own. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Girl Scout Caitlynn Albarella, a piece of American history has been beautifully restored and returned to its rightful place on the front lawn of The Hermitage.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For the latest installment of our #MeetTheMembersMonday, we’re sitting down with a familiar face within the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47.
Continue reading From Sewing Machines to Fire Engines: Meet Ridgewood’s Lt. Brian Peacock
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Hackensack NJ, The world is mourning a 90s cultural icon. James Van Der Beek, the actor who defined a generation as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, has passed away at the age of 48. His family confirmed today that the actor died following a brave battle with colorectal cancer.
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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) are preparing for a historic shift in regional rail travel. Starting February 15, 2026, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will begin the “cutover” process—a massive engineering operation to transfer rail traffic from the 110-year-old Portal Bridge to the brand-new Portal North Bridge.
If you’ve ever taken a genetic test—or had a doctor mention “a variant”—you’ve probably had the same reaction most people do: Okay… but what does that actually mean for me?
That question is becoming more common. We can now spot tiny differences in DNA faster than ever, whether it’s from an ancestry-style report, a health screening panel, or a cancer test that looks at a tumor’s genes. But there’s a catch: finding a change is not the same as understanding it. Many results land in the frustrating category of “uncertain.”
Continue reading One DNA Letter Can Change Everything: Why Point Mutations Matter
Leadership and management skills are essential for guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and driving business success. Strong leaders inspire collaboration, manage resources efficiently, and create a positive work culture.
If you want to improve your leadership abilities or move into management, enrolling in a structured online course can help you learn practical tools used in real workplaces.
Continue reading Best Leadership and Management Courses to Learn in 2026
In today’s data-driven world, organizations across industries are relying heavily on insights derived from data to guide decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new growth opportunities.
As a result, data analytics has become a must-have skill for professionals, managers, and aspiring analysts alike. Whether you’re just starting your analytics journey or looking to level up your expertise, choosing the right course can make all the difference.
Continue reading Top Data Analytics Courses in 2026: Best Programs to Boost Your Career
Travel nurses play a vital role in clinics. They provide critical flexibility and expertise to healthcare teams, making it essential to address travel nurse staffing challenges.
Recruiting and credentialing travel nurses across multiple locations is complex.
Continue reading Travel nurse staffing challenges in 2026 and smarter solutions
It is important to know how much you will earn after tax and deductions so that you can plan financially. Salary-Calculator.ai is an easy-to-use, AI-based platform that assists people in estimating their net salary by including tax, deductions, and contributions. Salary-Calculator.ai can be used whether you live in the US, UK, Japan, Germany, or China, as it will give you an accurate estimate of the salary in any country, having a clear idea of your real income.
Continue reading Best Ways to Use Salary-Calculator.ai for Accurate Salary and Tax Estimates
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Experience a musical revolution at the West Side Presbyterian Church this February.
Ridgewood, NJ – Forget everything you think you know about the accordion. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Parlance Chamber Concerts makes history with its first-ever accordion recital, featuring the sensational Moldovan virtuoso Radu Ratoi.
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Ridgewood NJ, Commercial real estate is facing a significant test as CMBS delinquency rates continue to climb, with the office sector recently smashing through a troubling new record. While the backbone of property financing is feeling the pressure, a closer look at the data reveals a market in a complex transitional phase rather than a total collapse.
Continue reading Commercial Real Estate Crisis? Office Delinquencies Just Hit a Troubling New Record
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East Rutherford NJ, The luxury retail landscape in New Jersey is seeing a major shift as Saks Global announces the closure of its prominent Saks Fifth Avenue store at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford.
Continue reading Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Major American Dream Location Amid Bankruptcy
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Trenton NJ, The latest state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals a startling divide in the American construction industry. While the national construction unemployment rate fell to 5.0% in December 2025, a slight decrease from the previous year, New Jersey has emerged as one of the hardest-hit states in the nation.
Continue reading New Jersey Hits Top 5 for Construction Unemployment Crisis
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East Rutherford NJ, As the tri-state area prepares to host one of the most significant sporting events in history, officials are taking major steps to secure the skies. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that New York and New Jersey are receiving a massive influx of federal funding specifically designed to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drone activity before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A court-approved settlement enabling a luxury senior housing development in Ridgewood is drawing mounting scrutiny from residents, who say the agreement was negotiated behind closed doors, misrepresented as an affordable housing necessity, and advanced through ordinances that depart from local planning law—while potentially benefiting the mayor personally.
