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Ridgewood NJ, In a major milestone for community support in Passaic County, the Father English Food Pantry in the heart of Paterson, New Jersey, has officially opened the doors to its newly renovated facility.
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Gaza, In what could be a defining shift in the Middle East conflict, Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a foundational roadmap for disarmament in Gaza.
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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Chief Petty Officer Korey Booker, a native of Salem, New Jersey, and a 2010 graduate of Woodstown High School, is currently participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world’s premier international maritime warfare exercise held in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
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PASSAIC, NJ — A tragic multi-agency search operation came to a heartbreaking end on Friday, July 31, after the body of a missing 10-year-old girl was discovered in the Passaic River near the Market Street Bridge.
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — A tragic afternoon in Bergen County ended in heartbreak after a missing toddler was discovered unresponsive in a neighborhood backyard swimming pool on Thursday.
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MAHWAH, NJ — Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, alongside representatives from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (including Deputy Assistant Secretary Atchison) and members of the NJ Board of Agriculture, recently visited the Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization (MEVO) Fresh Roots Farm to observe its innovative organic farming and sustainability practices firsthand.
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Ridgewood NJ, During recent work efforts at the Zabriskie-Schedler property, buried construction debris containing 9-by-9-inch asbestos floor tiles was discovered. The material was found in an area formerly known as the Shotmeyer property—a 0.358-acre parcel purchased by the Village in 2013 to form the contiguous site.
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Wall Street NY, Another overhyped inexperienced fund manger bites the dust. After surging an incredible 439% in the first half of 2026, former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund, Situational Awareness, suffered a staggering 67% loss in July.
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Dunellen NJ, If you drove through Dunellen, New Jersey, this past Wednesday and thought the local greenery looked a little suspicious, you weren’t imagining things.
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Are you a family in Winter Park, FL looking for reliable support and evidence-based intervention to help your child on the autism spectrum? The right ABA therapy provider can be life changing. The journey with autism spectrum disorder is filled with questions, emotional struggles and the need for a compassionate, knowledgeable team that truly understands the needs of each child.
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A membrane roof replacement is a major investment for any property owner. The final price depends on far more than the roofing material because each property presents different conditions and project requirements. Understanding these cost factors helps homeowners compare estimates with greater confidence and plan for the work ahead. The sections below explain six key factors that can influence the budget for a membrane roofing project.
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A roof affects the comfort, safety, and value of a property for years. Choosing the right professional can make a major difference in the quality of the work. Experience, attention to detail, and clear communication often define a dependable roofing service in El Monte. The right choice starts with knowing what separates skilled contractors from average options.
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Ground Zero NYC, The 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks is a sacred day of remembrance. It is dedicated to the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans murdered by Islamic terrorists, the first responders who ran toward danger, the military men and women who answered the call in the wars that followed, and the families whose lives were forever altered. It belongs to them—not to politicians whose public records demonstrate repeated sympathy for individuals tied to radical causes.
A lasting recovery from alcohol dependence begins with a structured treatment process designed around individual needs instead of temporary solutions. Trusted rehabilitation centers follow evidence-based procedures that support physical recovery, emotional stability, and healthy decision-making throughout every stage of care. Each step serves a specific purpose, creating a clear path toward sustainable healing.
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WYCKOFF, N.J. — It may look unassuming on the surface, but a major infrastructure upgrade has officially gone live to strengthen local water security. Ridgewood Water has announced that the newly completed Marr Well in Wyckoff, New Jersey, is officially online and operational.
