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Major Public Hearing Set for Massive Cigna Property Redevelopment in Franklin Lakes

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Franklin Lakes to Decide: Massive 495-Unit Cigna Property Development Heads to Public Hearing

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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — A major turning point is arriving for one of the most significant pieces of real estate in Bergen County. The long-anticipated development proposal for the 89-acre former Cigna corporate campus has officially been submitted, with the first public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m.

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Commuter Warning: Emergency Safety Repairs to Last 2 Weeks on Route 4 River Edge Walk Bridge

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Emergency Closure: Route 4 Pedestrian Bridge in River Edge Shuts Down for Urgent Repairs

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RIVER EDGE, NJ — Local commuters and residents should prepare for a significant disruption as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the immediate and unexpected closure of the Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge over Route 4.

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Scandal in Bergen County: Two Off-Duty Cops Arrested After Steakhouse Fight and Alleged Cover-Up

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Bergen County Police Cover-Up: Off-Duty Officers Charged After Brutal Steakhouse Assault

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PARK RIDGE, NJ — A shocking incident involving off-duty law enforcement has led to multiple arrests and a high-profile investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Two police officers and two civilians are facing charges following an assault outside a Park Ridge steakhouse that left a man unconscious and seriously injured.

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Former NJ Mayor and Cop Indicted: New Details in Aggravated Sexual Assault Case

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Former Dumont Mayor and Jersey City Police Sergeant Indicted in Sexual Assault Case

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Dumont, NJ — A major legal development has surfaced in a case that shocked North Jersey. Andrew LaBruno, the former Mayor of Dumont and a veteran Jersey City police sergeant, has been officially indicted by a grand jury on multiple felony charges, including the aggravated sexual assault of a minor.

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Commuter Alert: Major NJ TRANSIT Diversions and PATH Crowding Starting Feb 17 – What You Need to Know

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Expect significant crowding at Hoboken PATH

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Ridgewood NJ, Planning your commute between New Jersey and New York City just got a bit more complicated. Due to essential Amtrak work on the new Portal North Bridge, significant service changes are coming to NJ TRANSIT and PATH starting Tuesday, February 17, through Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Valentine’s Day a little History

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Valentine took pity on the ostracized soldiers who were not permitted to marry or see their sweethearts

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Ridgewood NJ, Some say the day is named after a bishop named Valentine, who was stationed in the Roman Empire. Claudius II or Claudius Gothicus was the Emperor at that time.Claudius II’s short reign was vulnerable to internal as well as external attack. There may have been a revolt in 269-270 led by a Censorinus. Claudius received the title Gothicus in recognition of his major triumph over the Goths. He thought that unmarried men made better soldiers, so he decided to make it a law that young men could not marry. Around 270 A.D., Valentine took pity on the ostracized soldiers who were not permitted to marry or see their sweethearts.

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Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Why Ridgewood Water Quality Concerns are Rising

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Ridgewood Water Update: Why PFOA Levels are a Growing Concern for Residents

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Ridgewood NJ, for residents and customers relying on Ridgewood Water, staying informed about water safety is more critical than ever. While the utility provider issues quarterly water quality notices, a closer look at the data by concerned citizens reveals a troubling trend: PFOA and PFOS levels are not just persisting—they appear to be on the rise.

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Valentine’s day not what it used to be…….

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Valentine’s Day it originated in 5th Century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop

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Ridgewood NJ, February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Although it is celebrated as a lovers’ holiday today, with the giving of candy, Valentine flowers, or other gifts between couples in love, it originated in 5th Century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop.

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Head-On Collision in Maywood: South Hackensack Driver Arrested for DUI and Heroin Possession

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South Hackensack Man Charged with DWI and Heroin Possession After Maywood Collision

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MAYWOOD, NJ – A dangerous head-on collision disrupted the Thursday afternoon commute in Maywood, leading to the arrest of a South Hackensack man on multiple serious charges, including driving while intoxicated and drug possession.

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Forget Hollywood: This $250 Million AI-Powered Studio is Coming to Paterson

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Lights, Camera, Innovation: Filmology Labs is Transforming New Jersey into a Global Media Hub

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Paterson NJ, New Jersey’s “Silk City” is about to become the “Studio City” of the future.

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Firefighters Battle Construction Site Blaze in Glen Rock

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Quick Action Prevents Spread of Driveway Fire in Glen Rock

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A potentially dangerous situation was quickly brought under control on Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026, thanks to the swift response of local emergency services.

The Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Monmouth Road late Friday following reports of a fire at a single-family home currently under construction. Upon arrival, crews discovered a roll-off trash container located in the home’s driveway engulfed in flames.

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Friday the 13th Route 17 Crash: Paramus Police Officer and Resident Injured in Chain-Reaction Collision

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Paramus Police Officer and Resident Hospitalized After Friday Afternoon Crash

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PARAMUS, NJ – A Friday the 13th commute turned into a chaotic scene on Route 17 southbound as a chain-reaction crash left a Paramus police officer and a local resident injured.

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Rollover Crash on Route 208 Southbound Triggers Major Traffic Delays in Hawthorne and Glen Rock

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Two Hospitalized After Overturned Vehicle on Route 208

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HAWTHORNE, NJ – A serious two-vehicle rollover accident on Route 208 Southbound caused a total highway shutdown and sent two people to the hospital on Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026.

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the Ridgewood blog will be celebrating the more politically correct , “Single Awareness day” instead of Valentine’s day

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“Single Awareness day” instead of Valentines day

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Ridgewood NJ, this year the Ridgewood blog will be celebrating the more politically correct , “Single Awareness day” instead of Valentines day .
Singles Awareness Day is a holiday that provides single people with an alternative to Valentine’s Day festivities. Some people consider Singles Awareness Day (sometimes shortened to S.A.D.) as the anti-Valentine’s Day and celebrate it on Feb. 14 , but others recognize Feb.15 as the official holiday.

 

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Is the Media Hiding the Real Economic Boom? Inflation Drops and Real Wages Surge

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Is the Media Hiding the Real Economic Boom? Inflation Drops and Real Wages Surge

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Ridgewood NJ, The latest economic data is in, and the numbers tell a story that much of the mainstream media seems to have missed: inflation is cooling, wages are rising, and American affordability is finally on the upswing.

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