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Glen Rock NJ, a driver narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a high-voltage power line struck her vehicle’s windshield late Thursday morning on Cornwall Road in Glen Rock. The dramatic incident occurred after a fallen tree dislodged the power line, sending it crashing onto the car just seconds later.
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Paramus NJ, a serious crash between a Paramus Police Department Emergency Services Unit (ESU) utility truck and a masonry dump truck shut down a section of Farview Avenue Thursday morning and sent both drivers to local hospitals with injuries.
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River Edge NJ, authorities are actively investigating a pre-dawn break-in at a popular local steakhouse. The burglary occurred around 2 a.m. on May 14 at Prime 259, located at 259 Johnson Avenue.
Continue reading River Edge Police Investigate Early Morning Break-In at Prime 259 Steakhouse
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Teterboro NJ, , a Bergen County family has filed a lawsuit claiming their teenage son was wrongfully expelled and emotionally traumatized by the principal of his “dream school” — Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro.
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OCEANPORT, NJ — Netflix is making a blockbuster investment in New Jersey with the development of a massive film and television production campus that could redefine the state’s entertainment landscape. The streaming giant is transforming Fort Monmouth into one of the East Coast’s most ambitious production hubs — a move poised to boost both job creation and local economic growth.
Continue reading Netflix Breaks Ground on Massive New Jersey Studio Campus
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Ridgewood NJ, Antarctica is gaining ice — not losing it — and the latest peer-reviewed research confirms it. A new study published in Science China Earth Sciences reveals that between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica’s massive ice sheet experienced record-breaking mass gains driven largely by increased snowfall in four major glacier basins.
Continue reading Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Is Growing — And Here’s Why You Haven’t Heard About It
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump must intervene in the threatened strike of NJ Transit workers, Assemblyman Bob Auth says.
With contract negotiations at stalemate over wages, the NJ Transit Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen plan to strike as early as May 16. The National Mediation Board has called both sides to meet on May 12 in Washington, D.C. to reach an agreement.
Continue reading Lawmaker Calls on Trump Administration to Intervene in NJ Transit Contract Dispute
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Hackensack NJ, in a historic political shift, the Hackensack Unites slate won a decisive victory in the May 13 City Council election, unseating incumbent Mayor John Labrosse and his entire ticket. All five council seats up for grabs were claimed by the challengers, signaling a dramatic change in the city’s leadership and development priorities.
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Paulsboro NJ, a father and son were sentenced on May 13, 2025, for their roles in orchestrating a large-scale market manipulation scheme related to two publicly traded companies, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Glen Rock NJ, a masked suspect attempting to steal vehicles in a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood led police on a high-speed chase last Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Continue reading Attempted Vehicle Theft in Glen Rock Sparks High-Speed Police Chase
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced a landmark settlement of up to $450 million with 3M to resolve the State’s 2019 lawsuits and a Statewide Directive to address damage to the State’s water and other natural resources from dangerous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.”
Continue reading New Jersey Settles With 3M to Address Damage Caused by “Forever Chemicals”
Ever found yourself sharing a surprisingly personal thought with an anonymous username, yet hesitating to text a similar sentiment to a lifelong friend? This isn’t an uncommon paradox in our hyper-connected world. The screen before us is a Omegle Tv, shifting from a comfortable digital living room, filled with the familiar voices of friends, to a vast, uncharted territory where we encounter minds we’ve never met. We’re constantly navigating this dual landscape of online conversation: the well-trodden paths of friendship chats versus the often-unpredictable encounters with strangers. Both offer a distinct blend of allure and apprehension, fundamentally reshaping how we connect, share, and perceive one another in the digital age. This exploration delves into these two distinct yet intertwined realms of online communication, weighing the unique rewards and inherent risks each brings to our increasingly digital social lives.
Continue reading Chatting With Strangers Versus Friends Online Or On Social Media
Hybrid learning has become a lasting part of education. Schools across the country are blending in-person instruction with digital tools to reach students in more flexible ways. What began as a quick response to remote learning needs has now evolved into a structured teaching model in many districts.
Continue reading How Educators Are Adapting to Hybrid Learning Models
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor on Monday, giving a major boost to the GOP candidate heading into a pivotal election year.
