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Your roof is more than just the top of your house—it’s your home’s first line of defense against rain, snow, sun, and wind. Yet despite being one of the most important parts of a property, it’s also one of the most neglected. Many homeowners only think about their roof when a leak appears, but by then, the damage may already be extensive.
Continue reading Roof Cleaning 101: How Blueline Pressure Wash Protects Your Investment
In today’s highly competitive retail environment, building a strong brand identity is no longer optional—it is essential. Shoppers are not only looking for products; they are seeking experiences that align with their lifestyles, values, and aspirations. One of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools for shaping these experiences lies in the physical environment of a store. Specifically, store fixtures and retail displays play a critical role in communicating brand values, engaging customers, and reinforcing brand identity.
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All over New Jersey, there are huge populations of diehard football fans, all of whom are ready for a drama-filled season full of big hits and exciting plays. When they aren’t attending the action at the New York Giants or the New York Jets themselves, though, venturing to some of the area’s fantastic sports bars is an understandable preference.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s NFL fans have plenty of sports bars to choose from this season
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Long Beach Island , NJ — Shares in Danish wind energy giant Ørsted plunged more than 17% Monday morning, hitting record lows after the U.S. government abruptly ordered a stop to construction on the nearly completed Revolution Wind Project off Rhode Island’s coast.
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BLACK ROCK DESERT, NV — The desert is alive again as Burning Man 2025 officially kicked off yesterday, launching a nine-day gathering of art, music, and radical self-expression about 120 miles north of Reno.
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Washington, D.C. — Explosive internal Department of Justice emails obtained by the Oversight Project reveal that top Biden administration officials knew the mass autopenned commutations issued on January 17, 2025, were legally flawed—yet moved forward anyway.
The revelations provide the strongest written evidence yet that the administration not only sidestepped legal protocols but also misled the nation about the nature of many recipients, who were publicly described as “non-violent drug offenders.”
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Boca Chica, TX — SpaceX was forced to call off the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket last night, just minutes before the launch window was set to open. Company officials cited an issue with ground systems—typically referring to launch pad infrastructure rather than the rocket itself—as the reason for the scrub.
Continue reading SpaceX Scrubs 10th Starship Test Flight Minutes Before Launch
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PATERSON, NJ — A new 42-inch water main break in Paterson is threatening to leave large parts of the city without water, just two weeks after a separate major break disrupted service across multiple North Jersey communities.
Continue reading Another Paterson Water Main Break Leaves Residents Facing Outages and Restrictions
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TRENTON, NJ — Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) has publicly voiced strong opposition to the Murphy administration’s proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule change on independent contractors, warning it could have devastating economic consequences for workers, families, and small businesses across New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit is preparing to transform parking lots and underused land into revenue-generating developments — with the potential to reshape communities across New Jersey.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood has earned national recognition, ranking 11th on the list of America’s 50 Richest and Safest Cities in a new study by GOBankingRates.
The survey analyzed factors including mean household income, average home values, cost of living, property crime rates, and violent crime rates to determine the country’s most prosperous and secure communities.
Jokaroom VIP — has been a fixture since 2018, aimed squarely at Aussie players who want quick banking, clean navigation, and a VIP path that actually feels worth it. You get pokies, blackjack, roulette, video poker, and live dealer tables, plus the usual 24/7 chat and email support for when something needs a nudge.
Continue reading Jokaroom VIP online: straight talk for Aussie players
If you own a small business, you have countless factors to keep track of and responsibilities weighing on your shoulders. You wear multiple hats, from being a financial manager, mediator, innovator, trainer, and customer service expert to staying on top of the latest developments in your field. Of course, you have to keep up with the latest technology as well. After all, technological advancements play major roles in businesses in virtually every industry.
Continue reading IT Support Services: A Game Changer For Small Businesses
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Monday, August 25, 2025 – 6PM
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School AcaBellas brought their powerful harmonies to the big stage, performing the National Anthem before a New York Giants preseason game at MetLife Stadium. The all-female a cappella group earned thunderous applause from fans as they set the tone for kickoff.
