Wellness isn’t just personal anymore—it’s becoming social currency. Gift-givers are rethinking what feels meaningful, choosing items that reflect care, awareness, and values over hype. The shift isn’t subtle: thoughtful, everyday goods are replacing flashy, status-driven gifts, especially among younger buyers who see wellness as part of their identity, not just a habit.
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Ridgewood NJ, if you’ve been wondering why your trash cans are suddenly under siege and your neighborhood Facebook group is buzzing more than usual, it might be because a black bear has been living its best suburban life right here in Ridgewood.
photos courtesy of the New Milford Police Department
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New Milford NJ, in case you missed it (we almost did, but we were distracted by sprinkles), National Donut Day rolled into town on the first Friday of June, bringing with it sweet, sugary joy — and a not-so-guilty excuse to grab a dozen glazed and call it “patriotic.”
photos courtesy of the NJ Transit Police
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Newark NJ, Newark Broad Street Station has seen a lot since its grand debut in 1903 — commuters, conductors, construction delays, and coffee-fueled sprints to catch the 8:15. But on the morning of June 3rd, the historic station welcomed a very special guest who clearly didn’t read the transit schedule… or species rules.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Move over Yogi Bear, the Village of Ridgewood thinks it’s smarter than the average bear — and it’s got the legislation to prove it.
In a bold move sure to ruffle feathers (and maybe some fur), Ridgewood has officially banned wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to take your backyard buffet off the menu. Yes, that includes bird feeders. Yes, even the cute ones. Especially the cute ones.
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Ridgewood NJ, Mathias Taebin Nguyen-Van-Duong, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Seulhee Ku and Eric Nguyen-Van-Duong of Ridgewood. Troop 7 will formally recognize his accomplishment at a ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ ,”Deja vu all over again” in 2016 we asked , correct me if I am wrong is this not a violation of the Faulkner Act, the Village of Ridgewood was established as a non partisan town . Why is the mayor promoting partisan politics?
op-ed from Bergen County GOP Chairman Jack DeLorenzo
Whomever wins the June 10 Republican gubernatorial primary, it is incumbent for all New Jersey Republicans to put aside old grievances and unite behind the GOP nominee. Any Republican would be better in the governor’s mansion than all the Democrat candidates. If the Democrats win the gubernatorial election, NJ’s economy will continue to shrink, entrepreneurs will continue to move out, young couples will continue to look towards other states to raise families, senior citizens will continue to move out of state to retire, and the cost of living will continue to skyrocket.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A local teen reported a disturbing encounter near Glen Rock High School on May 25, 2025, when he and his friends were allegedly targeted by Airsoft gunfire during a game of spike ball, according to the Glen Rock Police Department.
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PALISADES PARK, NJ — Nearly two years after approving a $1 million lease for a temporary police department trailer, borough officials and residents are still left asking the same questions: Why was it never used? And why is it still sitting vacant near Depot Place?
Continue reading Palisades Park Spends $1M on Unused Police Trailer—Investigation Ongoing
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KEARNY, NJ — A 36-year-old IT employee at Hudson Arts and Science Charter Middle School in Kearny has been arrested and charged following allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct involving two students under the age of 13, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
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TRENTON, NJ — A 64-year-old Middlesex County man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for operating a fraudulent commodities investment scheme that defrauded South Korean investors out of more than $1 million, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
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Fort Lee, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of 71-year-old Manuel A. Barrantes of Fort Lee, New Jersey, on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was made following a thorough investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, led by Chief Matthew Finck, in collaboration with the Teaneck Police Department, under Chief Andrew McGurr.
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Palisades Park, NJ – A 23-year-old man from Palisades Park has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is responding decisively to a growing trend of unauthorized “park takeover” events promoted on social media, following two incidents at Carver Park in early June.
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