photos courtesy of Café Amici- Wyckoff Tavern
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WYCKOFF, NJ — A longtime local favorite has closed its doors, but something new is on the way. After serving the community for more than two decades, Café Amici officially closed on June 30, with plans to transform the space into a brand-new concept: Wyckoff Tavern.
photos courtesy of Glen Rock and Old Tappan Police Departments
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NORTH JERSEY – Coffee lovers in Bergen County have plenty to celebrate this season, as Dunkin’ continues its rapid expansion with newly opened and remodeled locations — just in time for the return of its beloved fall menu.
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PARK RIDGE, NJ — The effort to recall Park Ridge Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr. has hit a legal hurdle after Fisher formally challenged the validity of the petitions filed against him.
Photo courtesy of Stan Rutta
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Officials are asking residents in Englewood and Tenafly to keep an eye out for a white-tailed deer caught in netting and plastic planter material, after multiple sightings in the area.
Englewood Councilwoman Lisa Wisotsky shared in a Facebook post on Aug. 20 that the Englewood Health Officer contacted Bergen County Animal Control and the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, both of which are aware of the tangled deer.
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LODI, NJ — After more than a year of closure, the Passaic Avenue Bridge in Lodi has officially reopened following a $3.8 million reconstruction project that modernized the 121-year-old span while preserving its critical role in the community.
Continue reading Historic Passaic Avenue Bridge in Lodi Reopens After $3.8M Upgrade
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A late-night police chase turned dangerous on Friday, August 22, when a Honda HR-V allegedly fleeing multiple Bergen County police agencies entered Route 17 from Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, heading southbound in the northbound lanes.
Continue reading Wrong-Way Crash on Route 17 in Ridgewood After Police Chase Ends in Collision
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New York City has officially given Waymo, the self-driving taxi firm owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, the go-ahead to begin testing its autonomous vehicles on some of the busiest streets in America.
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Jersey City NJ, – State health officials are urging caution after confirming that a Hudson County resident infected with measles may have exposed riders on NJ Transit’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and PATH trains earlier this month.
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Wall Street NY, August was anything but quiet for bankers financing the explosive growth of data centers. Instead of summer vacations, major lenders were busy arranging tens of billions of dollars in financing deals tied to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and cloud computing.
You walk in and the air is fresh, the temperature is right, and the place feels comfortable without you even thinking about it. That’s not an accident—it’s the work of a well-functioning HVAC system. In this blog, we will share how a modern HVAC setup can help sell a home faster, appeal to more buyers, and even influence how much people are willing to pay.
Continue reading How a Modern HVAC System Attracts More Property Buyers
A home’s HVAC system plays a central role in creating a comfortable and steady environment year-round. It regulates temperature, keeps air moving, and supports a healthier indoor atmosphere. While most people think about it only when adjusting the thermostat, how the system is treated each day has a lasting effect on how well it works over time. Some habits quietly put more strain on the equipment, and when repeated for long periods, they can shorten its lifespan and cause performance issues.
Continue reading Common Habits That Can Put Extra Strain on HVAC Systems
Take a stroll down any tree-lined neighborhood street on a cool summer evening, and you’ll notice something powerful: people gathering on porches, children riding bikes, neighbors chatting at the corner. In an age dominated by screens and commutes, the simple act of walking within our own neighborhoods is becoming a lost treasure.
Continue reading Why Walkable Communities Matter More Than Ever
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Washington DC, In a 5-4 decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a significant victory, allowing it to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Continue reading Supreme Backs Trump Administration in NIH Grant Cuts, Sinks DEI Programs
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Newark, NJ — A federal judge has ruled that Alina Habba, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, has been unlawfully serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, throwing the state’s U.S. Attorney’s Office into turmoil.
Continue reading Judge Rules Alina Habba Illegally Serving as New Jersey’s Top Federal Prosecutor
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Ridgewood NJ, a political earthquake is shaking up voter registration trends across the country — and Democrats are on the losing end.
According to a New York Times report released Wednesday, Democrats have seen a massive decline in voter registrations since the 2020 election, while Republicans have surged ahead.
Continue reading Democratic Voter Registration Numbers Plunge Nationwide as GOP Gains Millions
