Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Major GOP Upset: Rosie Pino Defeats Tiffany Glenn Burress for Bergen Party Line

649939669 10240986424667979 5351608469507542222 n

Bergen GOP Convention Shocker: Pino Upsets Burress; Zdan Clinches Senate Backing

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, the landscape of the 2026 New Jersey primary shifted dramatically on Monday night as Bergen County Republicans gathered to award their coveted “party line.” In a night filled with surprises, a local councilwoman pulled off a major upset against a high-profile opponent, while a former journalist solidified his status as the frontrunner to challenge Senator Cory Booker.

Continue reading Major GOP Upset: Rosie Pino Defeats Tiffany Glenn Burress for Bergen Party Line

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by James — 4 Comments

NJ Budget Battle: Why Republicans Say Gov. Sherrill’s New Spending Plan Fails Seniors

NJ Budget : GOP Slams Governor Sherrill’s $60.7B Plan as “More of the Same”

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Trenton NJ, the honeymoon phase for New Jersey’s new administration may be over before it truly began. On Tuesday, Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled her inaugural state spending plan—a record-breaking $60.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. While Sherrill framed the proposal as a path toward affordability, Republican leaders were quick to pull the alarm, labeling the plan a “tax-and-spend” continuation of the previous eight years.

Continue reading NJ Budget Battle: Why Republicans Say Gov. Sherrill’s New Spending Plan Fails Seniors

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Tuesday Transit Chaos: What Caused the Massive Amtrak & NJ Transit Delays?

Stuck in Secaucus? The Real Reason Behind Tuesday’s Amtrak and NJ Transit Meltdown

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on the Northeast Corridor faced a grueling Tuesday as a signal outage turned the evening rush hour into a standstill. If you were stuck at Newark Penn or New York Penn Station on March 10, you weren’t alone. A single damaged cable near Secaucus Junction triggered a nine-hour domino effect that crippled rail service across the region.

Continue reading Tuesday Transit Chaos: What Caused the Massive Amtrak & NJ Transit Delays?

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by James — 12 Comments

The Death of the Mall? Not in Paramus. Inside the Massive ‘Live-Work-Shop’ Makeover

From 1,400 new homes at Garden State Plaza to the completion of Vermella Paramus, Bergen County’s retail landscape is officially shifting

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, For decades, Paramus, NJ, has been the undisputed “shopping mecca” of the Tri-State area. But as online retail reshapes the world, the borough isn’t just surviving—it’s evolving. Three of the most iconic malls in North Jersey are currently undergoing a radical transformation, swapping vacant storefronts for luxury apartments and vibrant mixed-use spaces.

Continue reading The Death of the Mall? Not in Paramus. Inside the Massive ‘Live-Work-Shop’ Makeover

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Can You Hear Me Now: 150 Years of the Telephone: How Alexander Graham Bell Changed the World with a Single Call

From Acidified Water to the Smartphone in Your Pocket—The Incredible Story Behind the Invention of the Telephone

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Today marks a monumental sesquicentennial in human history: 150 years ago, the world changed forever. On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell sat in his Boston laboratory and uttered the famous words to his assistant, Thomas Watson: “Mr. Watson, come here—I want to see you.”

Continue reading Can You Hear Me Now: 150 Years of the Telephone: How Alexander Graham Bell Changed the World with a Single Call

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

From Bergen County to the Royal Palace: The Remarkable Life of Henry ‘Hank’ Gooss

How a local Ridgewood man bridged the gap between New Jersey and Swedish royalty

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, It’s not every day you hear about a boy from Bergen County rising through the ranks of international finance to be honored by a King. Yet, that is exactly the legacy left by Henry “Hank” E. Gooss, a Ridgewood native whose career took him from the halls of Rutgers University to a knighthood in Sweden.

Continue reading From Bergen County to the Royal Palace: The Remarkable Life of Henry ‘Hank’ Gooss

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by James — 1 Comment

Hackensack Fire Alert: Main Street Residents Escape Early Morning E-Scooter Blaze

649125139 1323321229829262 1600923355523828062 n

Main Street Miracle: Hackensack Tenants Narrowly Escape Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze

photos courtesy of City of Hackensack Fire Department

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, A quiet morning on Main Street nearly turned tragic this Monday when a lithium-ion battery fire erupted inside a residential apartment. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on March 9, 2026, residents were jolted awake by blaring fire alarms as their electric scooter—which was charging at the time—burst into flames.

Continue reading Hackensack Fire Alert: Main Street Residents Escape Early Morning E-Scooter Blaze

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood Tree Trimming: PSE&G Announces Major Utility Pruning Schedule Starting March 16th

637578291 1336403621853482 2833369260393579469 n

PSE&G Scheduled Tree Pruning to Begin March 16th

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Protecting your power—and your property—is the goal of a major upcoming maintenance project in the Village of Ridgewood. Starting the week of March 16, 2026, PSE&G will begin a comprehensive tree-pruning initiative throughout the area to clear branches that interfere with overhead power lines.

Continue reading Ridgewood Tree Trimming: PSE&G Announces Major Utility Pruning Schedule Starting March 16th

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by James — 10 Comments

Bergen County : The Only County in America Where You Can’t Shop on Sunday—And Why Residents Love It!

The Sunday Peace: Why Bergen County’s 300-Year-Old Blue Laws Still Ban Sunday Shopping in 2026

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, If you try to buy a pair of jeans or a new sofa in Paramus on a Sunday, you’re out of luck. In a world of 24/7 e-commerce, Bergen County, New Jersey, stands alone as the last major stronghold of “Blue Laws”—legal restrictions that shut down nearly all retail commerce one day a week.

Continue reading Bergen County : The Only County in America Where You Can’t Shop on Sunday—And Why Residents Love It!

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

NASA Discovers Whats Appears to be Giant Martian ‘Spiderwebs’

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Giant Martian ‘Spiderwebs’: A New Clue to Ancient Life?

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, NASA’s Curiosity rover has just given humanity its first up-close look at a bizarre, alien landscape on Mars that scientists are calling “boxwork” formations. From high above in orbit, these ridges look like massive, crisscrossing spiderwebs stretching for miles across the Red Planet’s surface.

Now, thanks to Curiosity’s trek through the “sulfate-bearing unit” on Mount Sharp, we finally know what these structures are—and they suggest that Mars stayed “wet” much longer than previously believed.

Continue reading NASA Discovers Whats Appears to be Giant Martian ‘Spiderwebs’

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by James — 5 Comments

Undue Influence: Lobbyist footed Phil Murphy’s staff travel bill abroad

391684001 867198538109005 163072630120827338 n

The Travel Controversy: Public vs. Private Funding

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Trenton NJ, the core of the recent debate centers on travel. During Phil Murphy’s two terms as governor, Choose New Jersey sponsored 11 international economic development trips. While the non-profit footed the bill for the governor’s expenses, New Jersey taxpayers were responsible for the costs associated with his entourage, including security teams and staff.

Continue reading Undue Influence: Lobbyist footed Phil Murphy’s staff travel bill abroad

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey’s “Affordable Housing” Battle: Supreme Court Setback Fuels Tensions in Bergen County

Question: Who exactly are Fair Share Housing and the Trenton legislators fighting for, when they insist we “need more affordable housing,”? yet they declined Montvale’s plan with 100% affordables to meet the obligation.”

the staff of the Ridgewood nloh

Montvale NJ, The debate over affordable housing in New Jersey has hit a boiling point. Following a recent Supreme Court setback regarding the state’s long-standing development mandates, Bergen County towns are at a crossroads: continue a costly legal fight or embrace new development requirements.

Continue reading New Jersey’s “Affordable Housing” Battle: Supreme Court Setback Fuels Tensions in Bergen County

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Teaneck’s “Mandolin Bandit” Goes on Crime Spree in Miami

604522991 1271100598383265 8073900037399554330 n

From Teaneck Mandolin Thief to Luxury Heist Suspect: The Wild Multi-State Crime Spree of Stevan Milovanovic

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Teaneck NJ, The man famously accused of swiping a rare, high-end mandolin in New Jersey is back in the headlines—but this time, the stakes have shifted from music shops to the high-stakes world of luxury wine and fine art.

Stevan Milovanovic, a 35-year-old Serbian national, illegally living in the US, was arrested in Miami on March 1, 2026, following a sophisticated crime spree that spanned from the elite restaurants of Brickell to high-end galleries in the Miami Design District.

Continue reading Teaneck’s “Mandolin Bandit” Goes on Crime Spree in Miami

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Armed Man Jumps from 3rd Floor During Hackensack High-Rise Crisis

Dramatic High-Rise Rescue: Armed Man Survives 3-Story Fall During Crisis in Hackensack

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, A tense, rain-slicked standoff at a Hackensack high-rise ended with a leap and a miracle on the night of Thursday, March 5, 2026. Emergency crews from across Bergen County converged on The Carlyle at 380 Prospect Avenue following reports of a man in a severe mental health crisis.

Continue reading Armed Man Jumps from 3rd Floor During Hackensack High-Rise Crisis

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Heroic Rescue in Englewood: 3 Saved by Ladder as Apartment Roof Collapses

648113600 1358893419608035 4766830018396754206 n

Dramatic Rescue in Englewood: Firefighters Use Ladders to Save 3 From Second-Alarm Blaze

photos courtesy of C. Campbell / J. McLoughlin

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Englewood NJ, a quiet morning in Englewood turned into a scene of heroism and narrow escapes on Friday, March 6, 2026. A massive second-alarm fire ripped through a two-story apartment building on Coriander Way, leaving three residents trapped and forcing a daring rescue.

Continue reading Heroic Rescue in Englewood: 3 Saved by Ladder as Apartment Roof Collapses

Bergen GOP Convention Shocker: Pino Upsets Burress; Zdan Clinches Senate Backing

NJ Budget : GOP Slams Governor Sherrill’s $60.7B Plan as “More of the Same”

Stuck in Secaucus? The Real Reason Behind Tuesday’s Amtrak and NJ Transit Meltdown

From 1,400 new homes at Garden State Plaza to the completion of Vermella Paramus, Bergen County’s retail landscape is officially shifting

From Acidified Water to the Smartphone in Your Pocket—The Incredible Story Behind the Invention of the Telephone

How a local Ridgewood man bridged the gap between New Jersey and Swedish royalty

Main Street Miracle: Hackensack Tenants Narrowly Escape Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze

PSE&G Scheduled Tree Pruning to Begin March 16th

The Sunday Peace: Why Bergen County’s 300-Year-Old Blue Laws Still Ban Sunday Shopping in 2026

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Giant Martian ‘Spiderwebs’: A New Clue to Ancient Life?

The Travel Controversy: Public vs. Private Funding

Question: Who exactly are Fair Share Housing and the Trenton legislators fighting for, when they insist we “need more affordable housing,”? yet they declined Montvale’s plan with 100% affordables to meet the obligation.”

From Teaneck Mandolin Thief to Luxury Heist Suspect: The Wild Multi-State Crime Spree of Stevan Milovanovic

Dramatic High-Rise Rescue: Armed Man Survives 3-Story Fall During Crisis in Hackensack

Dramatic Rescue in Englewood: Firefighters Use Ladders to Save 3 From Second-Alarm Blaze

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)