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Ridgewood NJ, The longest day of the year is officially here! If you’ve noticed the evenings staying brighter for longer or felt an extra burst of summer energy, you can thank a major celestial event.
Continue reading Welcome to the Summer Solstice, the Longest Day of the Year !
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Ridgewood NJ, A local lemonade stand became the target of the Ridgewood Police Department this past Saturday in Ridgewood. Members of the Ridgewood Police Department’s Squad B made a special pit stop that captured the hearts of neighbors and showed the true power of hometown support.
Continue reading Why Ridgewood Police Officers Suddenly Swarmed a Local 3rd Grader’s Lemonade Stand
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Ridgewood NJ, Young athletes and local sports families in Ridgewood have a big reason to celebrate this week. A major upgrade has officially arrived at one of the village’s most active community hubs, promising to elevate the game-day experience for generations to come.
Continue reading New Upgraded Scoreboard Installed at Ridgewood’s Maple Park Field
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Ridgewood NJ, on a sunny afternoon, Veterans Field in Ridgewood, was transformed into a sea of high-stakes energy. More than 1,000 passionate soccer fans gathered under the open sky to watch Team USA secure a thrilling victory over Australia.
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Ridgewood NJ, For many residents, federal holidays offer a rare, hard-earned chance to enjoy a quiet morning or a peaceful afternoon in the backyard. But this past Juneteenth, anyone driving around Ridgewood likely noticed something missing: the quiet.
Despite a local law specifically designed to protect peace and quiet on federal holidays, the sound of commercial landscaping and construction equipment echoed across town, leaving many to wonder if local rules even apply anymore.
Continue reading Why Ridgewood’s Holiday Noise Ordinance Was Widely Ignored This Juneteenth
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Paramus NJ, A volatile, life-or-death emergency in Paramus ended safely thanks to the quick thinking, restraint, and professionalism of seven local heroes.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every third Sunday in June, families across the United States gather to celebrate Father’s Day. It’s a day marked by barbecues, greeting cards, and heartfelt thanks. But behind the commercial holiday lies a rich history born out of resilience—and a growing mountain of modern data showing why a father’s presence matters now more than ever.
Continue reading The Hidden History of Father’s Day—and the Startling Data on Why It Matters Today
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Glen Rock NJ, An early morning wake-up call turned into a structural emergency for one Bergen County family this weekend. Early Saturday morning on June 20, 2026, a massive tree from an adjacent property split completely in two, sending heavy limbs crashing directly onto the roof of a single-family home in Glen Rock, New Jersey.
Continue reading Glen Rock: Massive Tree Splits in Two, Crashing Onto Residential Roof
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Wyckoff NJ, A dramatic overnight incident kept local first responders busy in Bergen County after a two-car collision escalated into a vehicle fire on a major highway. Early this morning, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a severe traffic accident on Route 208 North. Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered a two-vehicle crash, with one of the cars fully engulfed in flames.
Continue reading Route 208 North Reopened After Fiery Two-Car Crash in Wyckoff Overnight
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Hackensack NJ, The legacy of one of Hackensack’s most beloved sports icons will be permanently etched into the city’s map.
Following an emotional City Council vote, a street directly overlooking Hackensack High School’s athletic complexes will be officially renamed in honor of Gordon “Scooter” Whiting, the revered former coach, teacher, and athletic director who passed away in May at the age of 58.
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Ridgewood NJ, North Jersey’s nightlife scene is about to get a major upgrade. A sophisticated new “cocktail room” is preparing to make its grand debut in downtown Ridgewood, bringing a highly anticipated vision to life at one of the village’s most talked-about historic properties.
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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County officials have officially named lifelong Hillsdale resident and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Jake Prusha as the newest Veteran of the Month.
Recognized during a recent Bergen County Commissioner Public Meeting by County Executive Jim Tedesco and Commissioner Steve Tanelli, Prusha is being celebrated not just for his military service, but for his extraordinary, high-endurance fundraising efforts tackling veteran mental health awareness.
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Waldwick NJ, A disturbing pattern of vandalism has struck a Bergen County community, prompting local officials to issue a strong condemnation as police launch a formal investigation.
For the second time in mere days, a Pride flag displayed by the Borough of Waldwick, New Jersey, has been targeted, stolen, and defaced. Local leadership and residents are pushing back, stating that the actions do not reflect the “core values” of the town.
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Englewood NJ, A profound wave of grief has struck the North Jersey law enforcement community following the sudden loss of a dedicated public servant, trusted friend, and devoted father of three.
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Barnegat Township NJ, A tense federal investigation in Ocean County took a violent turn when a suspect allegedly used his vehicle to strike an immigration officer before fleeing the scene. Eduardo Cruz Garcia, 39, of Barnegat Township, New Jersey, is facing severe federal charges following an egregious assault on a federal law enforcement officer. The incident, which left an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent hospitalized, has drawn sharp condemnation from top federal officials.
