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New Jersey Route 17: A Historic Artery Driving Bergen County’s Progress

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New Jersey Route 17: The Lifeline of Bergen County

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Route 17, a critical north-south corridor, weaves through the heart of Bergen County, shaping the region’s transportation network and economic vitality. Far more than just a busy highway, Route 17 is a historic and strategic artery that has grown with the communities it serves—connecting towns, businesses, and thousands of daily commuters across northeastern New Jersey.

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Reporting Discrimination in the Workplace: 3 Steps to Take

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Gender equality is a fundamental aspect of a fair and respectful workplace. Yet, despite laws and policies aimed at protecting employees, discrimination still emerges in subtle and overt ways. You might notice it in missed opportunities, unbalanced pay scales, or biased comments that go unchecked. These actions not only undermine your rights but can also erode your confidence and overall well-being.

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Most Common Pallet Sizes in the Grocery Industry

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The grocery industry uses standard pallet sizes. This helps with handling, storage, and transporting products in the supply chain. Many pallet sizes vary by region, but some have become standard for grocery use. According to Repackify research – there are about two billion pallets in use today, about 80% of these are standard 48×40 wooden pallets.

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Kindergarten Goes K9: Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Wows Ho-Ho-Kus Students with Safety and Police Demo

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Kindergarteners at Ho-Ho-Kus School Get a Paws-itively Amazing Lesson in Police Work

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, today was anything but ordinary for the kindergarteners at Ho-Ho-Kus School—it was paws-itively amazing!

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Police Week Begins May 11: Upper Saddle River Officers Ride to Honor Fallen Heroes

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Upper Saddle River Police Join “Road to Hope” Ride to Honor Fallen Officers During Police Week

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Police Week 2025 begins this Sunday, May 11, and members of the Upper Saddle River Police Department—both active and retired—will join fellow officers from across New Jersey and New York in a powerful tribute to fallen law enforcement heroes.

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SUV Crashes Onto Railroad Tracks in Wyckoff After Wrong Turn

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Wyckoff NJ, a routine Saturday night took a dramatic turn in Wyckoff, New Jersey when a white SUV accidentally veered off Goffle Road southbound and landed on a set of New York Susquehanna & Western railroad tracks, before sliding down a short embankment.

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What Are Rare Earth Elements—and Why the U.S. Is Racing to Catch Up to China

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In recent weeks, the term rare earth elements—or “rare earths”—has gone from obscure scientific jargon to a national security headline. Why? Because these 17 metallic elements are essential to everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to fighter jets and wind turbines—and China controls nearly the entire supply chain.

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Celebrate Spring at Pinkster: A Jersey Dutch Festival at Historic New Bridge Landing – May 18, 2025

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River Edge NJ, join the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday, May 18th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM for Pinkster, a vibrant and immersive Jersey Dutch celebration of spring, held at the Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ.

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New Jersey Jackals Kick Off 2025 Season at Historic Hinchliffe Stadium: ‘Opening Day Is Sacred’

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Baseball, community pride, and packed stands mark the start of the Jackals’ 27th season in Paterson

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Paterson NJ,  With blue skies and perfect weather, the New Jersey Jackals officially launched their 2025 baseball season on Saturday at historic Hinchliffe Stadium, following a weather-related delay on Friday. For fans and players alike, it was worth the wait.

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Chatham Mother’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Islamic Indoctrination in Schools Could Reach U.S. Supreme Court

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Chatham NJ, A years-long legal battle over religious content in a New Jersey middle school may soon reach the U.S. Supreme Court, following a recent appellate court ruling in favor of the Chatham School District.

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Anna Jarvis: The Woman Who Founded — and Fought to End — Mother’s Day

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Discover the fascinating and complex legacy of Anna Jarvis, the American activist who created Mother’s Day — and later waged war against its commercialization.

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Who Was Anna Jarvis?

Ridgewood NJ, Anna Jarvis (1864–1948), born in Webster, West Virginia, is best known as the founder of Mother’s Day in the United States. Her passionate campaign led to the national recognition of the holiday in 1914, but her later years were marked by intense disillusionment as she watched her vision for Mother’s Day become hijacked by commercial interests.

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The Ridgewood Blog Wishes A Happy Mothers Day to All

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“My beautiful mother. My brothers and I have been blessed to have her in our lives. There’s ups and downs, but this is what makes us stronger as a family. My mother lived during the Khmer Rouge. She had fought her way to survived it through the Killing Fields in Cambodia. All she wanted was for us have a better life and future then she did in Cambodia. She’s my mother, my sister, my psychiatrist, my club partner, and my best friend. This is why every MOTHERS Day or her Birthdays , we have to make it extra special… Although everyday we show her that we are appreciated and thankful for everything she had done for us. Happy early Mothers day mom! We love you so much!” Vicheka H

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Blog Wishes A Happy Mothers Day to all  the moms ,Ridgewood Moms and moms everywhere and on this day its also good to remember how lucky you may be .

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Moves to Trim Bloated Military Hierarchy

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Washington DC, in a sweeping and controversial move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. military to reduce the number of its highest-ranking officers — four-star generals and admirals — by at least 20%, citing the need to eliminate bureaucratic bloat and enhance warfighting effectiveness.

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River Edge Mother Pleads Guilty in Death of 3-Month-Old Son Amid Ongoing Community Debate

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River Edge NJ, in a heartbreaking case that has shaken Bergen County, Sun Min “Grace” Yoo Chan, a mother from River Edge, has pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless manslaughter in the 2022 death of her 3-month-old son, Elliot. The plea comes after nearly three years of legal proceedings, protests, and emotional appeals from family and supporters.

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Ridgewood Moves Forward with $10K Change Order for Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge Repairs

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Riderwood NJ,  Village Manager Keith Kazmark has announced a $10,073.95 change order for engineering services needed to ensure the safe and proper rehabilitation of the Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge, a vital community walkway that spans the Saddle River.

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