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Ridgewood NJ, After five years of documenting the milestones, challenges, and heartbeat of the Village, TAPinto Ridgewood is officially entering a new chapter. Today, February 28, 2026, marks the final day of ownership for Jason DeAlessi, who is passing the torch to a seasoned local media professional.
Hearing health is something many people take for granted until it becomes a serious problem for them to deal with. Most people find that they experience some amount of gradual hearing loss from time to time, but the effects from that loss can be very damaging to your overall health and well-being, such as how you interact with others in social situations. We currently have a growing body of knowledge of how the untreated ear issues will continue to impact people negatively throughout the rest of their lives, and as a result, we continue to have more and more people talking about how to make hearing care much easier for the public to access and afford.
Continue reading The Rising Importance of Hearing Health and Accessible Care Options
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — History isn’t just made of dates; it’s made of courage. Seventy-five years ago today, in Brooklyn, New York, a man stepped onto a patch of dirt at Ebbets Field and changed the trajectory of the United States forever.
Continue reading Beyond the Diamond: How Jackie Robinson Orchestrated America’s Greatest Integration
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The ground might still be cold, but the Village of Ridgewood is already heating up its plans for the 2026 summer season. If you’re a student, a local resident, or anyone looking for a rewarding way to spend the warmer months, now is the time to dive in!
Continue reading Beat the Winter Blues: How to Score Your Dream Summer Job at Graydon Pool
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PARAMUS, NJ — The aisles of Stew Leonard’s were a little more glamorous this Friday as world-renowned supermodel Ashley Graham made a highly anticipated stop in Bergen County. The icon visited the famous Paramus location on Feb. 27 to celebrate the launch of her premium sparkling red wine, Lucci Lambrusco.
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Tehran- In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States and Israel have launched a coordinated, large-scale military offensive against Iran. The operation, which President Donald Trump has described as “massive and ongoing,” has struck targets in the capital city of Tehran and multiple provinces across the country.
Continue reading Operation Epic Fury: US and Israel Launch ‘Massive’ Joint Combat Operations in Iran
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Parsippany, NJ, a popular South Asian dance institution is under fire after New Jersey authorities uncovered a massive, nationwide investment fraud. The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has issued an emergency order to stop Arya International and its owner, Rupal K. Patel, from continuing a scheme that allegedly defrauded dozens of families out of millions of dollars.
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Teaneck NJ, a Bergen County high school was thrust into a state of emergency this Friday as law enforcement swarmed the campus to investigate an “item of concern.”
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Glen Rock NJ, It’s the “hard-knock life” for theater lovers in Bergen County. What started as a search for a great deal on Broadway tickets ended in a police investigation after two residents fell victim to a calculated social media scam.
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Wood-Ridge NJ, a routine commute in Bergen County took a terrifying turn this week when a tractor-trailer driver allegedly brandished a firearm during a heated road rage confrontation.
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River Edge NJ, new details are emerging in a chilling case that crossed state lines and involved the FBI. What began as a terrifying $1,000 ransom demand for a 12-year-old girl has led to the arrest of a New Jersey man and the discovery of four missing juveniles in the Hudson Valley.
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Ridgewood NJ, have you ever wondered how a new traffic light gets approved, where your property tax dollars actually go, or who decides the future of our local parks? While the headlines often focus on Washington D.C., the decisions that impact your daily life the most happen right here in our backyard, so it not really Trump’s fault after all.
Continue reading Who’s Really in Charge? Unlocking the Secrets of Local Political Power in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, With more snow in the forecast for North Jersey, the Village of Ridgewood is taking proactive steps to keep our community and essential workers safe.
To protect sanitation crews from icy conditions and hidden hazards, rear-yard collection remains officially suspended. Until further notice, residents must transition to curbside pickup to ensure their trash and recycling are collected on schedule.
Continue reading Ridgewood Trash Alert: Snow Forecast Forces Suspension of Rear-Yard Collection
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Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars! The “Greatest Science Extravaganza in Northern New Jersey” is back. Super Science Saturday returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026, for a day packed with explosive experiments, high-tech gadgets, and cosmic discoveries.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ensuring the safety and well-being of students takes a special kind of leader—someone with the tactical experience of a veteran officer and the heart of an educator. At Ridgewood Public Schools, that leader is Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Chris Hughes.
Continue reading From State Trooper to Student Mentor: Meet Ridgewood’s Officer Chris Hughes
