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Washington DC, Is the U.S. Senate out of touch with the American people? A growing number of voters seem to think so, especially as the debate over the SAVE Act reaches a fever pitch in Washington.
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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for the ultimate family plan for Saturday? Dust off those Easter baskets! Tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, 2026, Ridgewood transforms into a springtime wonderland for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — History isn’t just found in textbooks; it’s preserved by the passion of neighbors. The Village of Ridgewood officially recognized the late Isabella A. Altano, a powerhouse of the Ridgewood community, for her transformative work in local historic preservation.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In an era where algorithms often have more influence over children than their own guardians, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is drawing a line in the digital sand.
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Fort Lee NJ, Forget the commute across the George Washington Bridge. The era of “Advanced Air Mobility” (AAM) is officially arriving in the New York-New Jersey metro area.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A major step toward resolving a long-standing environmental hurdle in Ridgewood was taken during the Village Council meeting on March 25, 2026. In a move that drew both support for public health and scrutiny over future land use, the council officially greenlit a significant funding package to clean up the Schedler Property.
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Moon — You can take the humans out of the office, but you can’t take the office out of the humans. Even while hurtling toward the Moon at thousands of miles per hour, there is no escaping the universal dread of a software update gone wrong.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a lightning-fast shake-up at the Department of Justice, President Trump has ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi, catapulting his former defense attorney, Todd Blanche, into the role of Acting Attorney General.
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Wuhan, China, Imagine cruising down a high-speed expressway when suddenly, every car around you—all driverless—slams on the brakes and comes to a dead stop. No emergency lights, no pulling over to the shoulder, just a total fleet-wide freeze in the fast lane.
Continue reading Why an Army of Robotaxis Just Paralyzed a Major Highway
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Ridgewood NJ, If you were walking past the Ridgewood Fire Department this morning hoping to spot a wagging tail and a pair of floppy ears, you might have been met with a familiar grin from the crew instead.
For the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47, April 1st has become a day of legendary digital pranks. While some departments stick to tradition, Ridgewood’s social media team once sparked a local “uproar” that people are still talking about years later: The Legend of Glen the Firehouse Dog.
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Glen Rock NJ, It has been a historic week in Glen Rock, New Jersey. After four decades of dedicated service to the borough, Chief Dean Ackermann has officially signed off for the last time, marking the end of an illustrious 40-year career in law enforcement.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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East Rutherford NJ, The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially on, and East Rutherford is getting a facelift to handle the global spotlight.
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East Rutherford NJ, The world is coming to New Jersey in 2026, but will they be met with a massive bill before they even reach their seats?
New Jersey GOP Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas are sounding the alarm on a new legislative proposal that would hike taxes, surcharges, and fees specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’re calling the move a short-sighted “cash grab” that threatens to tarnish the state’s reputation on the global stage.
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Ridgewood NJ, For many, the “Jersey Shore” lifestyle is the ultimate dream. But according to a new comprehensive study by Seniorly, that dream is becoming a financial nightmare for seniors. In its 2026 rankings of the best and worst states to retire, New Jersey has officially claimed the #1 spot on the “Worst” list.
Continue reading Retiring in NJ? This New Study Might Make You Change Your Mind
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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been a race to protect one thing: myelin. But a groundbreaking study published yesterday has shifted the entire paradigm of how we understand this neurodegenerative disease.
