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Ridgewood Water Honored at National Conference for Leadership in Lead Service Line Replacement

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Ridgewood Water Honored Nationally for Leadership in Lead Service Line Replacement

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water continues to solidify its reputation as a national leader in clean water advocacy and safety.

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Unconstitutional Overreach? Why NJ’s Controversial New Immigration Detention Tax Facing Supreme Court Backlash

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NJ Bill A4077 Taxing Federal Immigration Detention Centers Under Fire

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Trenton NJ, A fierce constitutional battle is brewing in Trenton after a controversial new bill aimed at for-profit operators of federal immigration detention centers advanced through the state legislature.

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Federal Probe Explodes in NJ: French Citizen Admits to Illegally Voting in U.S. Elections

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French Citizen in Toms River Pleads Guilty to Illegally Voting in U.S. Federal Election

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Trenton NJ, A major investigation by federal law enforcement has culminated in a rare guilty plea in Ocean County, putting a spotlight on local election integrity.

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Forget College Debt: Meta Just Launched a $115M Academy That Pays You to Learn—And Guarantees a Job

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Paid to Learn: Meta Launches $115M Free Trades Academy with Guaranteed Jobs to Fuel AI Boom

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Texas, In a historic move to combat the national labor shortage, tech giant Meta has joined forces with a prominent workforce advocate to reshape the future of blue-collar careers.

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced the launch of America’s Workforce Academy (AWA)—a massive $115 million initiative designed to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople entirely for free. The most shocking detail? Every single graduate is walking away with a guaranteed job.

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Ridgewood High School Baseball Clinches Sectional Championship in 10-8 Nail-Biter Against Passaic Tech

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Revenge Served Sweet: Ridgewood Baseball Outlasts Passaic Tech in High-Scoring Sectional Final Thriller

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WAYNE, NJ — A year ago, Ridgewood first baseman Hudson Feeney stood on the field at Bulldog Stadium, watching the opposition celebrate a North 1, Group 4 title while dealing with the sting of a game-ending strikeout.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Feeney found himself back on that exact same dirt—but this time, he caught the final out to write a completely different ending.

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The Legacy of “Mom 2”: How One Ridgewood Woman Turned Her Home Into a Sanctuary for Hundreds

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Remembering Sandy Bartlett: The Inspiring Story of Ridgewood’s “Mom 2” Who Gave Everything to Her Community

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Ridgewood NJ, The legacy of a truly remarkable life isn’t measured in accolades, but in the doors opened and the hearts touched. Sandra “Sandy” Ann Bartlett (née Graham), a beloved fixture of Midland Park and formerly of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

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Forget AI: Investors are Overlooking a 36% Chance of a Much Bigger Disruption By 2029

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Forget AI: Why Smart Investors Are Bracing for the Ultimate ‘Alien Alpha’ Disruption

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Ridgewood NJ, Silicon Valley is currently trapped in a $1 trillion betting war. Big Tech hyperscalers are projected to spend that jaw-dropping sum building out data centers to usher an entirely new form of intelligence into our civilization: Artificial Intelligence.

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The Smartest Teens in Bergen County? 15 Students Win 2026 National Merit Scholarships

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15 Bergen County Students Win Prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

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Ridgewood NJ, The results are in, and Bergen County continues to prove itself as an academic powerhouse. On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced a new round of winners, awarding 15 local high school seniors a prestigious $2,500 scholarship for their upcoming college careers.

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New Jersey Fuel Company CFO from Carlstadt Charged in Massive $12 Million Embezzlement Scandal

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Ex-IRS Agent Turned CFO Charged in Massive $12M Embezzlement Plot

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Carlstadt NJ, A shocking breach of trust has surfaced in Bergen County. A former IRS Revenue Agent, once responsible for enforcing federal tax laws, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated $12 million embezzlement and money laundering scheme.

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FBI Leads investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to the nation’s most sensitive nuclear and space technology labs

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Shadow Over the Labs: Is the FBI Uncovering a Pattern in Missing US Scientists?

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Washington DC, The quiet corridors of America’s most elite research facilities are currently under a federal microscope. What began as a series of tragic, seemingly isolated incidents has evolved into a full-scale FBI-led investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to the nation’s most sensitive nuclear and space technology labs.

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The Fall of Trump Critic Eric Swalwell: Resignation, Assault Allegations, and the Special Election Shaking California

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Breaking: Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Explosive Sexual Assault Allegations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning political collapse, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, April 13, 2026. The seven-term lawmaker’s departure follows a weekend of high-velocity scandals involving allegations of sexual assault and professional misconduct that have sent shockwaves through the Capitol.

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Ridgewood’s Next Generation of Stars: RHS Students Honored for Excellence in the Arts

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Celebrating Creativity: Ridgewood Arts Foundation Honors 2026 Scholarship Recipients

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The arts are the heartbeat of our community, and this year, the pulse is stronger than ever. The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) has officially announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, recognizing four exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding talent and leadership in the visual and performing arts.

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Two Indian Nationals Charged after 19 kg of Morphine-laced Poppy Pods are Seized in Wood-Ridge Home

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ICE has lodged detainers against both men, meaning they could face deportation for commiting serious crimes and not being US citizens

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old KARANJIT SINGH and 25-year-old JAGROOP SINGH (both of Wood-Ridge, NJ) for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer; Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent In Charge Michael McCarthy; U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Port Director Tenavel Thomas; and the Wood-Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Showdown in Trenton: NJ Democrats Move to Unmask Law Enforcement and ICE Agents

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Tempers hit a breaking point as a controversial “Mask Ban” bill clears committee despite warnings of “targeted harassment” and agent safety risks

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Trenton NJ, a high-stakes political battle erupted Thursday in the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as New Jersey Democrats pushed forward a bill (A1743) that would effectively ban law enforcement officers—including federal immigration agents—from wearing masks while on duty.

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Ridgewood High School Alumni Return: New Career Speaker Series Inspires Future Leaders

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 RHS Alumni Career Speaker Series

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — What does it take to go from the halls of Ridgewood High School (RHS) to the sidelines of the Super Bowl, the kitchens of elite restaurants, or the front office of the Harlem Globetrotters?

Today marks the official launch of the RHS Alumni Career Speaker Series, a groundbreaking partnership between RHS Guidance and the RHS Alumni Association. This monthly initiative brings successful graduates back to campus to provide students with “real-world” career insights and mentorship.

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