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Ridgewood NJ, A beloved staple of the North Jersey dining scene is scaling back. A Taco Affair, the gourmet taco shop known for its creative, globally-inspired menu, has officially closed its doors in Little Falls and Westfield.
Continue reading The Begining of the End of Taco Tuesdays for North Jersey?
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey and New York are facing a critical healthcare crisis after a historic winter storm brought blood donation efforts to a grinding halt. The New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) and New York Blood Center (NYBC) have officially extended their “Blood Emergency Appeal” for an additional two weeks as inventories plummet to dangerous levels.
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Paramus NJ, A terrifying scene unfolded on Route 17 in Paramus this past Saturday night when a high-speed chase ended in a violent rollover accident, leaving a local woman hospitalized.
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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 41-year-old MICHAEL W. SMITH of Westfield, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Rochelle Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.
Continue reading Westfield Man Charged in Rochelle Park Sexual Assault
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Englewwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old JORLYN PAULINO of New York, NY, for hindering a homicide investigation, which occurred in 2023 in Englewood, NJ. This latest arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
When you write a check to fix your roof or rewire a circuit, you’re doing more than maintenance. You’re injecting capital into a localized economic system that cycles through multiple hands and businesses before it leaves your zip code.
Most homeowners treat contractors as vendors, but you should view them as strategic partners in protecting the financial value of your street.
Every hiring decision shapes the skill level and economic health of the community where your property sits, which ultimately determines what buyers will pay for your house.
Continue reading Supporting Local Tradespeople in Your Suburban Community
In today’s busy world, people want things fast and easy. On-demand delivery services help meet this need by bringing products right to the customer, often within hours. This is especially important for regulated specialty products, such as medicines or sensitive health items.
Continue reading On-Demand Delivery for Regulated Specialty Products
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Fair Lawn NJ, We’ve all had those “first-day jitters,” but one local HVAC technician just had a morning he’ll never forget. On Monday, February 2, 2026, a service van became the latest victim of a low-clearance ceiling in a Fair Lawn medical office parking lot.
Continue reading Not the Best First Day: HVAC Van Wedged in Fair Lawn Parking Garage
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has issued an urgent alert following a surge in sophisticated phone scams. Scammers are now impersonating state health officials to trick residents into revealing sensitive personal data, often using “fear tactics” involving illegal drug activity.
Continue reading Warning: “NJDOH” Phone Scam Targeting Residents—How to Protect Your Identity
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Fair Lawn NJ, The Borough of Fair Lawn is reflecting on the extraordinary life of one of its most dedicated public servants. Former Police Chief Robert Van Houten passed away on January 31, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103.
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Mahwah NJ, A Rockland County man is back in custody after a series of legal run-ins in Mahwah that have local authorities doing a double-take. For the third time in just 90 days, the same individual has been intercepted by Mahwah police and charged with cocaine possession.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah is mourning the loss of a true local titan. Kenneth Werring, a man who spent his days molding young minds in the classroom and his nights protecting them from the front lines of the fire department, passed away last week at the age of 87.
Continue reading Remembering the Mahwah Teacher and Fire Chief Whose Lessons Saved Lives
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey banking landscape is shifting once again. Columbia Financial, the Fair Lawn-based parent of Columbia Bank, has announced a massive $597 million acquisition of Woodbridge-based Northfield Bancorp.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you feel like you’ve been living in a literal freezer, you aren’t imagining it. From the frozen mist of the Paterson Great Falls to the ice floes choking the Hudson River, North Jersey just survived one of its most brutal Januaries in recent memory.
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Trenton NJ, it’s official: New Jersey residents have lost more purchasing power than anyone else in America over the last five years.
According to a startling new study by MyPerfectResume, the Garden State has been crowned the hardest-hit state in the nation regarding the “value of money” since 2020. While your paycheck might look bigger on paper, the reality of the New Jersey economy in 2026 is that your money simply doesn’t go as far as it used to.
