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Wharton NJ, after months of delays, detours, and traffic headaches, drivers and local businesses near I-80 in Wharton are finally getting a break. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that two eastbound lanes of I-80 are expected to reopen Wednesday night, weather permitting. The reopening comes after extensive closures caused by multiple sinkholes, which began forming over the winter.
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Mahwah NJ, a 53-year-old North Jersey man, identified as Russ Semeran, was arrested on Sunday, May 18, in Walton County, Florida, for allegedly making terroristic threats against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
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Paramus NJ, a school security guard at Midland Elementary School in Paramus accidentally discharged his firearm inside a staff-only bathroom on Monday, according to a letter from Superintendent Sean Adams sent to the community. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
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Cliffside park NJ, a total of $38,886 in cash property tax payments has gone missing from the Cliffside Park Borough Tax Office, sparking a police investigation and leading to a significant policy change: the borough will no longer accept cash for property tax payments.
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Hackensack NJ, Carlos Iván Merino, Executive Director of the New Jersey Innovation & Technology Alliance (NJITA), recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of a national effort to advocate for regulatory clarity on blockchain and digital assets. During his fly-in visit, Merino met with key lawmakers from New Jersey and New York to emphasize the need for clear federal rules to support Web3 innovation.
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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced major changes to how annual COVID-19 boosters are approved in the U.S., signaling a shift in vaccination policy that could limit eligibility to older adults and high-risk individuals. The new guidance, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, emphasizes the need for new clinical trials before extending yearly COVID-19 vaccines to healthy Americans under age 65.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Paramus NJ, a commercially owned mini school bus sustained heavy damage after sideswiping two utility poles along North Farview Avenue on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20. The accident resulted in injuries to two adult passengers while the driver walked away unscathed.
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, at the busy intersection of Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue, startled passersby as one car ended up on the sidewalk in front of a well-known local sushi restaurant. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.
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There are two important letters you need to remember as a fledgling professional creative. ‘I’ and ‘P’. When it comes to making an impact in the business landscape and avoiding potentially detrimental lawsuits, your IP is going to be one of your most valuable assets, which means you need to do everything in your power to protect it. If you don’t yet understand what IP truly means – and your mission in ensuring its safety – then you need to get on top of that straight away. To help you out, we’ve listed seven easy steps to understanding the concept entirely, allowing you to step into the market with confidence that your bright idea is truly yours.
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Wayne NJ, a violent incident rocked the Lakeview Learning Center in Wayne on Monday, when a student allegedly stabbed another during a lunchtime altercation. The victim, a 14-year-old student, was hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack.
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Glen Ridge NJ, in a developing story that has sent shockwaves through the local community, Principal Michael Donovan and Vice Principal Jonathan Heitmann of Ridgewood Avenue School have been placed on indefinite administrative leave following disturbing allegations of a long-term grooming case involving a former teacher.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Ridgewood Crew capped off its spring regular season in impressive fashion this past weekend at the 2025 Stotesbury Cup Regatta, winning the title of top Boys Junior Quad boat for the second straight year and scoring three other top-three finishes.
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Glen Rock NJ, Despite frequent reminders from law enforcement, scammers continue to find new and sophisticated ways to target unsuspecting victims. The latest local incident involved a Glen Rock resident who lost $8,000 in a Venmo scam after unknowingly calling a fake customer service number.
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Ridgewood NJ, a recent Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request made by a Ridgewood taxpayer has uncovered a history of unwarranted purchases of bottled/cooler water made by the staffs of two Ridgewood elementary schools.
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