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Ridgewood NJ, UPDATE: The Ridgewood Blog has learned that since these photos were taken, small red reflectors have been installed on some of the blocks. Despite this installation, we believe that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of drivers who will be passing by these large obstacles
Continue reading “Dining corrals” become even more hazardous for drivers
Continue reading UPDATE : “Dining corrals” now in place on East Ridgewood Avenue
We live in a world where almost everything, including our home decor items, is mass-produced. The production process of these consumes large amounts of energy and water while also contributing to environmental pollution. As consumers, we should be more responsible and socially conscious. Choosing to use handcrafted home decor products is a great way to move towards a more sustainable future.
Continue reading How Handcrafted Home Decor Items Can Make Your House Instagram Perfect for Shoot
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New Bridge Landing NJ, Love baseball? Love history? Step back into yesteryear when the Bergen County Historical Society hosts an old-time game in the meadow at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge. Featuring the Flemington Neshanock verses the Enterprise Club of New Bridge.
Continue reading Bergen County Historical Society : Vintage Baseball at Historic New Bridge Landing
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Ridgewood NJ, Brave’s search engine has been launched in global beta. The non-tracking search engine is built on top of an independent index and is marketed as a privacy-safe alternative to products like Google search. Brave will make Brave Search the default search for its browser later this year. Pro-privacy consumer tech has been building momentum over the last few years as the public is becoming more educated on surveillance-based business models.
Continue reading Brave’s Non-tracking Search Engine Takes on the Surveillance State
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Ridgewood NJ, the Toyota Research Institute has developed new capabilities for its line of domestic robots, including the ability to recognize and manipulate transparent objects and to wipe down counters and tables. Japanese robot manufacturers have made it clear that they plan to create robots that will serve as domestic helpers. Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world. Robots will be able to perform tasks that people find more challenging as they get older.
Continue reading Toyota Announces New Capabilities for Domestic Service Robots to Aid Seniors
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Ridgewood NJ, MacMurphy’s wants to make sure we keep this tradition alive so we teamed up with the 4th of July Committee. On Saturday, July 3rd we will be hosting a BBQ with live music all day where a portion of our proceeds as well as a suggested $5 door donation will go directly to keeping the tradition. We hope to see all of our neighbors on the 3rd. Every little bit helps!
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY.
Continue reading The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory till 8 PM EDT Tuesday
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Ridgewood NJ, just what Ridgewood needs to help police the Hudson Garage, Live Eye Surveillance is a surveillance camera system that lets a remote human operator intervene whenever they see something suspicious. The operators can speak through store speakers to interact with people in the store. Live Eye’s system has caused some concern with workers, especially as it could potentially make dangerous situations worse.
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Ridgewood NJ, our backyards have taken on a greater importance in our lives since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yards, parks and other green spaces are the safe places for socializing, playtime and recreation. Just about anything you can do indoors – working, cooking, reading, exercising – can be done outside. And that’s why so many people are “backyarding” today and enhancing and expanding their personal bit of green.
Continue reading 4 Tips to Ensure You’re Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place
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Ridgewood NJ, here are some of the events planned for July 4th in Bergen County. The Ridgewood blog will attempt to update events as we are made aware of changes and additions :
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.
Continue reading Independence Day Festivities Around Bergen County
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Ridgewood NJ, Voters overwhelmingly believe religious freedom is important, and a majority are against requiring faith-based institutions to hire those who don’t share their beliefs.
Continue reading 82% of Voters Say Religious Liberty Important
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Glen Rock NJ, as the Governors of New Jersey and New York have lifted COVID-19 restrictions allowing more people the option of returning to work, the Borough of Glen Rock has revised certain aspects of the
Residential Commuter Parking and CBD Employee Permit Parking regulations that were implemented due to the COVID-19 situation. The Mayor and the Council of the Borough of Glen Rock have
authorized several amendments to its permit parking regulations.
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