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Ridgewood NJ, It was a scene that stopped neighbors in their tracks on Thursday afternoon. On April 9, 2026, a dramatic single-vehicle accident occurred near 280 Spring Avenue in Ridgewood, leaving a trail of debris but, fortunately, no injuries.
Continue reading This Ridgewood Driver and Their Pet Escape Crash on Spring Avenue Unharmed
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Teterboro NJ, A high-stakes situation unfolded at Teterboro Airport on Monday night when a private jet overshot the runway, leading to a temporary shutdown of one of the world’s busiest general aviation hubs.
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Paramus NJ, The “Neutral Ground” of New Jersey was anything but quiet in 1780. On April 8th, history buffs and local residents gathered at One Bergen County Plaza for a gripping installment of the Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series. The evening offered an exclusive deep dive into the Battle of the Old Paramus Reformed Church, a pivotal 1780 engagement that saw nearly 1,000 combatants clash right here on Bergen County soil.
Continue reading The Secret Revolutionary War Battle That Happened in Ridgewood’s Backyard
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SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A community already marked by the loss of a local legend is rallying once again after a devastating fire tore through the home of the late Basil Pizzuto on Wednesday, April 8.
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Oradell NJ, Late Thursday night, the quiet of Oradell, NJ was interrupted by a motor vehicle accident at one of the town’s busiest junctions. The Oradell Fire Department was dispatched quickly to the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Ridgewood Avenue to manage the aftermath of the collision.
Continue reading Oradell Firefighters Clear Scene After Crash at Spring Valley & Ridgewood Ave
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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for a unique, budget-friendly way to explore North Jersey? Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th. The NW Bergen Coalition is hosting its annual History Day, offering residents and visitors a rare chance to step back in time across a dozen local landmarks for the price of a single movie ticket.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a major shift for the media landscape, Fox Corporation has announced a landmark partnership with Kalshi, the first regulated prediction market in the U.S. Soon, viewers of FOX News Channel, FOX Business, and FOX Weather will see more than just expert opinions and traditional polling—they will see “skin in the game” data.
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Ridgewood NJ, The greatest mystery of the digital age may have just been solved. Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has eluded journalists, hackers, and governments for over 15 years. However, a bombshell report from The New York Times suggests the mask has finally slipped.
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Ridgewood NJ, The way the United States manages its military draft pool is about to undergo its biggest transformation in decades. Starting this December, a new federal mandate will shift the responsibility of Selective Service registration from the individual to the government.
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Teaneck, N.J. — In the largest case of its kind to date, a Teaneck tax preparer has been sentenced to 144 months (12 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a staggering $170 million COVID-19 tax credit scheme.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes environmental cleanup is coming to one of Bergen County’s most historic landmarks. Starting between April 27 and May 4, the Village of Ridgewood will begin a six- to eight-week project to remove contaminated soil and solid waste from the Zabriskie-Schedler property.
The Ridgewood blog was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger . Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .
Ridgewood NJ, – Oct. 26, 2009 – RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood blog ( https://theridgewoodblog.blogspot.com/ Originally ) (www.theridgewoodblog.net) was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger .[1] Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .[2] [3]
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Wall Street NY, For years, average Americans have been forced into a high-stakes game of financial “musical chairs.” With inflation eroding the value of traditional savings and interest rates failing to keep pace with the cost of living, retail investors are being pushed into increasingly risky territory.
