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UNION, NJ — Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, has achieved a historic milestone with nearly 19,000 students enrolled worldwide for the Fall 2025 semester — the largest student body in the University’s history.
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Washington DC, , are the U.S. job numbers you hear about each month reliable? A growing chorus of experts says no, and the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports prove it. With massive discrepancies between surveys, nearly 500,000 downward revisions, and a looming benchmark adjustment that could slash over half a million jobs from past estimates, the BLS is under fire. Is it time for a major overhaul led by E.J. Antoni? Let’s unpack why the jobs data is raising red flags and what it means for the economy.
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Ridgewood NJ, in the fast-paced world of tech and innovation, outdated regulations can do more harm than good. The Sherman Antitrust Act, enacted over 130 years ago, is increasingly seen as a relic that’s stifling progress rather than protecting consumers. With recent developments in high-profile cases like Google’s, many are asking: Isn’t it finally time to repeal this antiquated law? Let’s dive into why the Sherman Antitrust Act might be the most damaging regulatory tool in history and how it fails to keep up with modern markets.
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LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Want to honor baseball icon Yogi Berra and help break a Guinness World Record? The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is calling on fans to join “Yogi’s Big Catch,” the world’s largest game of catch, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Yogi Berra Stadium on the Montclair State University campus.
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NEW JERSEY — The Fair Share Housing Center has issued “affordable housing” compliance assessments to all 564 municipalities statewide, with a stern warning to 16 towns that face losing control over their housing plans if they fail to act by December 31, 2025.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Quarterback **Gavin McCrone powered Ridgewood High School to a statement victory Friday night, leading the Maroons past Montclair, 41-28, in front of a home crowd.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As President Donald Trump revives the iconic Presidential Fitness Test to combat America’s obesity crisis and promote youth health, communities like Ridgewood are taking action at the local level. On September 13, 2025, the Village of Ridgewood will kick off its ambitious “1 Million Minutes of Wellness Challenge”, a 12-week initiative designed to get residents moving, connecting, and focusing on total well-being.
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old MIKHI MADDOX ODUM of Garfield, NJ; and criminal charges filed against 20-year-old JONATHAN M. ORTIZ of Garfield, NJ, in relation to a shooting that occurred in Garfield on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.
Continue reading One Shooter Remains At large ,Two Men Charged in Shooting Investigation in Garfield
In recent years, the way people approach their daily nutrition and hydration has shifted significantly. No longer are consumers satisfied with drinks that only quench thirst—they now seek beverages that provide added value to their overall health and well-being. This demand has given rise to what is known as functional beverages, products that offer specific benefits beyond basic nourishment. These drinks can include enhanced hydration, improved focus, better digestion, or even support for long-term wellness goals.
Continue reading The Growing Popularity of Functional Beverages in Everyday Wellness
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents who purchase health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, also known as Obamacare, are about to face steep price increases in 2026. Health insurers have filed rate requests with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance showing double-digit premium hikes, citing rising health care costs and the anticipated expiration of federal subsidies.
Continue reading Obamacare Premiums in New Jersey to Skyrocket in 2026: Double-Digit Hikes Ahead
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RIDGEWOOD , NJ— One of the nation’s three major credit bureaus, TransUnion, has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised the personal data of more than 4.4 million U.S. consumers.
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Park Ridge, NJ — The Park Ridge Police Department (PRPD) has been cracking down on a growing problem: illegal electric motorcycles and e-bikes being ridden on local roadways. Over the past several weeks, officers have spotted and impounded multiple unregistered electric cycles, with the department joking that its garage is starting to look like a used motorcycle dealership.
Continue reading Park Ridge Police Crack Down on Illegal E-Bikes: Parents Warned as Impounds Rise
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came out swinging at a tense Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday, defending his overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and blasting the agency’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — August 22, 2025 Police have identified the wrong-way driver who caused a multi-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Ridgewood after fleeing officers in a stolen SUV late Friday night.
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Egg Harbor Township, NJ — September 2025 — Rowan University, the National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP), and the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch a groundbreaking academic and industry consortium aimed at advancing aerospace technology, safety, and workforce development.
