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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Fire Department is rallying around one of its own. Mike Mullins, a 37-year veteran firefighter and two-time Captain of Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, is currently facing a difficult battle with cancer. Now, the community is coming together to give back to the man who has spent decades protecting them.
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Waldwick NJ, a new website https://www.freeconcerts.net will inform New Jersey music lovers about the hundreds of summer concerts offered by local communities.
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INDIANAPOLIS IN, a stunning move just days before the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, Team Penske has fired three of its highest-ranking IndyCar executives amid an ongoing cheating scandal. The fallout includes the dismissal of Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer — a move that has shaken the motorsports world.
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Ridgewood NJ, Memorial Day means more than the unofficial start of summer. For many, it’s a day carved out for something quieter: remembrance. It’s a time to think about sacrifice, service, and the places that have come to hold those memories. These aren’t always grand or flashy. Sometimes it’s a battlefield marked by silence, a statue that once promised hope, or a building where freedom first took shape.
Continue reading Battleship New Jersey Named Among Nation’s Most Patriotic Landmarks
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Ridgewood NJ, as warmer days approach, you might be planning to spend more time outdoors. And while sunlight is often associated with a natural boost in vitamin D, many people wonder: Does wearing sunscreen block vitamin D production?
Continue reading Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D? Here’s What a Dermatologist Says
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark said in a Facebook post that he was ,”Very proud to see our Military and Veteran banners deployed in downtown Ridgewood as we head into Memorial Day weekend!” He Thanked all those who put this program together and added a special thanks to the Signal Division for helping to honor those who have served. #MemorialDay #RidgewoodNJ
Military and Veteran banners Honor past and present members of the Armed Forces.
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Ridgewood NJ, if you’re thinking about upgrading your ride, an electric bike (e-bike) might just be one of the smartest purchases you make this year. Not only do they offer clear environmental benefits, but they’re also fun to ride, practical, and cost-effective in the long run.
Continue reading 10 Reasons Why an Electric Bike Is a Smart Investment in 2025
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Ridgewood NJ, on May 19th the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 announced the passing of former Ridgewood Fire Chief Robert Missel. Chief Missel started as a probationary firefighter on November 16, 1964, was promoted to Lieutenant on August 1, 1978, and Captain on November 1, 1983. He was then promoted to Deputy Chief in 1986 and Chief in 1987.
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes SUV and a Toyota SUV caused a temporary disruption at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and North Maple Avenue early Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.
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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.
Continue reading NJITA Executive Director Advocates for Clear Blockchain Regulations on Capitol Hill
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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.
