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River Edge NJ, As the spring thaw wakes the Hackensack River, a centuries-old tradition returns to River Edge. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) presents a captivating afternoon of living history: “Chwame Gischuch: Under the Shad Moon.”
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Ridgewood NJ, The echoes of “Go Wood!” have never sounded sweeter. In a season defined by gravity-defying stunts and unbreakable spirit, the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Cheering Maroons have officially made history. For the first time in the program’s existence, the squad has secured a State Championship title, cementing their status as an elite powerhouse in New Jersey competitive cheerleading.
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Fort Lee NJ, In the dense, bustling streets of Fort Lee, a life-or-death race against time was unfolding. A local senior had wandered away from home, lost and disoriented as the first “heat wave” of the season hit New Jersey. But the Bergen County police had a secret weapon with a nose for miracles: Phoenyx.
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East Rutherford NJ, A trip to the “Happiest Place in Jersey” turned into a medical nightmare for one local mother. A new lawsuit filed in state Superior Court alleges that a routine day at American Dream’s Nickelodeon Universe was interrupted by a flying Swiss Army knife, leaving a visitor with thousands in medical bills and lasting injuries.
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Ringwood NJ, The decades-long battle over the Ringwood Superfund site has reached a critical turning point. In a significant move toward environmental justice, a proposed federal settlement filed in March 2026 could finally force Ford Motor Company to address the contaminated groundwater lurking beneath the mountains of North Jersey.
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Lodi NJ, In a significant blow to the distribution of illegal digital content, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a Lodi, NJ resident following a targeted internet investigation. On Friday, March 27, 2026, authorities took 55-year-old Paul D. McErlean into custody on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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Wall Street NY, The skyline of Manhattan, long the undisputed capital of global finance, is facing a billionaire-sized vacancy. Apollo Global Management, the private equity titan managing a staggering $900 billion in assets, is the latest heavyweight to signal a strategic retreat from New York City.
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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the National Blue Ribbon was the ultimate “gold star” for New Jersey schools, signaling academic excellence or massive strides in closing achievement gaps. But as we move into 2026, parents and educators are asking a critical question: Is the program officially dead, or is New Jersey keeping the tradition alive?
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Hoboken’s uptown nightlife is getting a major dose of laughter this weekend. Charles Pearson, a well-known Bergen County-based comedian and Ho-Ho-Kus resident, is officially trading the “Green Room” for the “Green Room” stage—literally.
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Ridgewood NJ, Heading into the last week of March, Ridgewood commuters and residents should prepare for significant travel changes. The Ridgewood Police Department has announced that a county contractor will be performing essential infrastructure upgrades that will temporarily reshape your daily commute.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a groundbreaking partnership that is setting a new standard for New Jersey school districts, Ridgewood Public Schools and the non-profit Table to Table have successfully diverted over 10,074 pounds of nutritious food from landfills to the plates of those who need it most.
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New Milford NJ, A terrifying early-morning home invasion in New Milford ended with a resident taking drastic measures to protect his family. At approximately 3:34 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, a father living on Faller Drive was forced to defend his home after an intoxicated intruder kicked in his apartment door.
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Paramus NJ, Shoplifting at the Garden State Plaza reached a bizarre new level this week. A 55-year-old man from Astoria, New York, is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle a nearly $12,000 designer fur jacket out of Neiman Marcus using a specialized concealment device known as a “booster girdle.”
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Hackensack NJ, A terrifying daytime confrontation involving a machete and a knife has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old and charges against a juvenile in Hackensack. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charges following a joint investigation into a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Glne Rock NJ, A standard morning commute turned into a tense confrontation in Glen Rock last Wednesday, as a 22-year-old Hackensack man allegedly engaged in road rage because he was “in a rush” to get to his job.
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