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REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR: Why “A Date Which Will Live In Infamy” Still Shapes America

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Unpacking the Dec. 7, 1941 Attack That Dragged the U.S. into World War II

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Peal Harbor , Hawaii, every year on December 7th, Americans pause to remember one of the darkest days in the nation’s history: the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This single, devastating event in 1941 was the culmination of rising geopolitical tensions and instantly galvanized a previously divided America, propelling it headlong into World War II.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting Monday, December 8th, 2025

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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, December 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.

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BERGEN COUNTY MOURNS: Longtime Surrogate Judge Michael Dressler Passes Away at 73

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A Legacy of Courage and 28 Years of Service Ends; Tributes Pour in for Beloved Public Servant

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Cresskill NJ, Bergen County is mourning the loss of a fixture in local government and a true icon of resilience: Surrogate Judge Michael R. Dressler, who passed away peacefully at the age of 73 after nearly three decades in office.

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FREE PARKING VICTORY! Westwood Downtown Makes 10-Minute “Grab and Go” Permanent Feature

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Experiment Becomes Exclusive Zone: Council Extends Program to Combat Restaurant Parking Demand

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Westwood NJ, great news for quick shoppers and hungry commuters in Westwood! What started as a trial run to ease downtown parking woes has been deemed a massive success, leading the Borough Council to establish the 10-minute free “Grab and Go” parking program as a permanent feature of the Central Business District.

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BERGEN COUNTY HERO: Maywood K-9 Phoenyx Featured in National 2026 Calendar!

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Rising from the Ashes: Bloodhound Phoenyx Honored for Service and Supporting K-9 Safety

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Maywood NJ, A local law enforcement team is getting national recognition! Maywood Police Sgt. Chris Nichols and his dedicated K-9 partner, Phoenyx, have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. fundraising calendar.

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Waldwick Volunteer Firefighters Tackle Carbon Monoxide Scare and Route 17 Car Crash

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From Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Woods Extraction: WFD Volunteers Stay Busy in Early Morning Hours

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Waldwick NJ, the volunteers of the Waldwick Fire Department (WFD) had a busy start to their Saturday, responding to back-to-back emergency calls during the wee hours of the morning. The incidents—a residential carbon monoxide alarm followed by a serious single-car crash on Route 17—demonstrate the relentless dedication of the town’s volunteer force.

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URGENT WARNING: Fox Bites Montvale Resident Amidst North Jersey Wildlife Attack Spike

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Police Issue Safety Recommendations as Rabies Fear Rises After Attack on Bryan Drive

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Montvale NJ, The Montvale Police Department is urging heightened vigilance after a resident was bitten by a fox earlier this week. The December 2nd incident on Bryan Drive follows a disturbing trend of aggressive wildlife encounters across Northern New Jersey, prompting officials to release crucial public safety recommendations.

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STOP SCROLLING! Your Angry Feed is “Rage Bait,” and Doctors Warn It Can HARM Your Brain and Heart

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The Health Crisis Behind the Viral Term: Why Social Media Outrage is a Physical Danger

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Hackensack NJ, if you’ve felt a sudden spike in blood pressure after reading a shocking social media post, you’ve likely encountered “Rage Bait.” This phenomenon, which Oxford University Press just crowned its Word of the Year, refers to content—often misinformation or a deliberately provocative opinion—planted online specifically to trigger anger, frustration, or outrage.

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HOLIDAY MAGIC! Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays Lights Up the Night with Touching Tribute

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54-Foot Christmas Tree Dedicated to Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano Marks “Greatest Night of the Year”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Central Business District of Ridgewood officially transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland last night for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” celebration! Despite the cold weather, massive crowds gathered for the spectacular event, culminating in a deeply emotional tree lighting ceremony that honored a beloved community leader.

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Ridgewood blog will Once Again Sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.

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FBI, Police Takedown: Hackensack Shooting Suspect Tries to Flee, Rams Cop Car in Dramatic Arrest

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Violent Crime Task Force Nabs Man Wanted for 2024 Shooting; Faces Assault on Officer Charge

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Hackensack NJ, a joint law enforcement operation in Hackensack has resulted in the dramatic arrest of a local man wanted in connection with a shooting last year. Authorities say the suspect compounded his charges when he attempted a desperate escape, ramming a police vehicle and resisting arrest.

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STREAMING SHOCKWAVE: Netflix Buys HBO Max & Warner Bros. for $72 BILLION—But Will Regulators Stop It?

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Antitrust Storm Brews as Mega-Deal Creates a 56% Dominant Streaming Giant; Warren Calls It a ‘Nightmare’

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Ridgewood NJ, the media landscape was rocked on Friday by a blockbuster announcement: Netflix has agreed to acquire the legendary Warner Bros. film studio and the popular streaming service HBO Max in a massive $72 billion deal. This combination unites two of the world’s largest content libraries and most influential platforms, but its path to completion is already facing an immediate and aggressive regulatory backlash.

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WEB WOBBLE: Cloudflare Outage Hits LinkedIn, Coinbase, and Global Sites—Again!

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Cloudflare Shares Drop as Second Major Glitch in Weeks Disrupts 20% of the Internet

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Ridgewood NJ, internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare experienced a significant outage Friday, causing numerous global websites, including major financial and social platforms, to briefly go down. This incident marks the second time in less than three weeks that a Cloudflare crash has sent ripples across the web, raising concerns about the stability of the vital service.

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RIDGEWOOD CHIMNEY FIRE ALERT: Overloaded Fireplace Sparks Late Morning Emergency on Glenwood Road

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Quick Action by Ridgewood and Wyckoff Firefighters Prevents Major Damage to Single-Family Home

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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.

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BERGEN COUNTY WORLD CUP BOOM: MetLife Final Host Unveils Massive Fan Fest Plans After Historic Draw

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North Jersey Soccer Fever Rises as Final Groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Are Set!

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East Rutherford NJ, The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially narrowed on Friday, December 5, 2025, as the tournament draw took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. For soccer fans across North Jersey, the draw—which determined the 12 groups of four teams—was appointment viewing, with local gatherings, including one at Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield, celebrating the selections.

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