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Mahwah NJ, the township of Mahwah will honor Joyce Kilmer, the celebrated poet behind the timeless poem “Trees,” with a special concert at the Mahwah Public Library on Sunday, February 2. The event, recognized as Joyce Kilmer Day, marks the 13th annual celebration organized by the Joyce Kilmer Society of Mahwah and the Mahwah Film/Art/Music Commission.
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Paramus NJ, the borough of Paramus, New Jersey, has officially accepted the state-mandated requirement to add 1,000 new “affordable housing units” over the next decade—the largest obligation of any town in Bergen County. While town officials acknowledge the necessity of meeting state housing laws, they are also seeking ways to reduce this number to 250 units through a study of available land.
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Washington DC, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the U.S. government’s human resources agency, is at the center of a sweeping federal workforce transformation led by Elon Musk and his newly appointed team. According to insiders, Musk’s aides have locked career civil servants out of key data systems, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity, transparency, and congressional oversight.
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on America’s top trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the administration will implement 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% duty on Chinese goods.
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Ridgewood Nj, recycling is essential for a sustainable community, but strong winds and heavy snow can cause bins to tip over, spilling materials into the streets. To prevent litter and keep recyclables secure, follow these important recycling reminders.
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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old DARREN E. JACOBS of Yonkers, NY (employed as a Cliffside Park Emergency Medical Technician) on the charge of purposeful destruction of patient care medical records. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Mercer County NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a husband and wife – both law enforcement officers working in different departments within Mercer County – have been charged in connection with their respective roles in creating, producing, and distributing images of child sexual abuse.
For centuries, humans have been fascinated by the concept of time travel. From ancient myths to modern science fiction films, the idea of moving through time—whether into the past to change history or into the future to see what’s ahead—has captured the imagination of people around the world.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County’s food scene is about to get a soulful upgrade! Sweet T’s Southern Eatery, a beloved pork-free soul food restaurant, is opening its newest location in Teaneck this February.
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Wyckoff NJ, the Super Bowl is almost here, and with it comes plenty of snacking. But game-day grazing doesn’t have to be unhealthy! Enter Graze Craze, a fast-growing franchise specializing in charcuterie boards packed with premium meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and house-made dips.
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Glen Rock NJ, the independent bookstore movement has seen a resurgence in recent years, with small, community-focused shops thriving despite the dominance of online retail giants like Amazon. One such success story is Gingerbread, a used bookstore in Boonton, founded last year by former Glen Rock Library Director Brianne Colombo.
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Paramus NJ, with certification exam outcomes exceeding the statewide average, Bergen Community College paramedic science program students have secured the National Conference on EMS “Director’s Award” for the institution. More than 99 percent of Bergen paramedic science students pass their certification and licensing exams compared with 96.7 percent of students across the state. Professor Joanne Piccininni leads Bergen’s paramedic science program, which features a team of two full-time and 16 part-time faculty members.
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Trenton NJ, twenty-one women, 25 children and 56 able-bodied men. All were Korean by birth; some had Japanese passports. They came from the port city of Incheon, Korea to Nagasaki, Japan, and on Dec. 29, 1902, boarded the RMS Gaelic, a passenger and cargo liner headed for Honolulu. Sixteen days later, Jan. 13, 1903, they arrived on the island of Oahu to work on the sugar plantations.
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