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Washington DC, Is relief finally coming to the gas pump? With the national average for gas jumping to $3.63 per gallon—a staggering 70-cent increase in just one month—the White House is considering a bold, “national defense” maneuver to stop the bleeding.
Continue reading Gas Prices : White House Weighs Emergency Jones Act Waiver to Lower Fuel Costs
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New Brunswick NJ, The halls of Rutgers-New Brunswick are echoing with more than just the sound of midterm prep this March. A growing storm is brewing between the administration and faculty unions following a wave of “absurd” layoff notices sent to dozens of part-time lecturers.
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Allendale NJ, In an era where school safety is the top priority for every parent, a Friday morning scare in Bergen County put local protocols to the test. On March 13, Brookside Middle School in Allendale, NJ, was briefly placed on hold as police swarmed the building to investigate reports of an unauthorized individual on the premises.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Parents and students in the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District are demanding answers following a series of quiet, high-level staffing changes. The biggest question circulating through Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff: What happened to Ramapo High School Principal Travis Smith?
Continue reading Mystery Surrounds Ramapo High School Principals Sudden Reassignment
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is rolling out extra service and specialized staff to ensure your celebration is more “gold at the end of the rainbow” and less “stuck on the platform.” Here is everything you need to know about schedules, extra trains, and the all-important beverage policy for the 2026 parade season.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a startling forecast that is sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and Washington alike, Palantir CEO Alex Karp has issued a blunt warning about the future of American politics. According to Karp, the AI revolution won’t just change how we work—it’s going to dismantle the current economic power structure of the Democratic party.
Continue reading AI’s Power Shift: Why Palantir’s CEO Predicts a “Grim” Future for Democratic Voters
There comes a point in the life of every roof when the conversation shifts from repair to replacement. That transition is not always obvious, and it rarely happens all at once. More often it develops gradually, through a series of repairs that become more frequent, damage assessments that reveal more underlying deterioration than expected, and contractor conversations that start pointing consistently in the same direction. For Austin homeowners navigating that moment, having a thorough and honest guide to what roof replacement actually involves, how to evaluate your options, and how to find the right contractor to trust with the project can make an enormous difference in both the quality of the outcome and the experience of getting there.
Continue reading When Repair Is No Longer Enough: A Homeowner’s Guide to Roof Replacement in Austin
Managing a rental property in Chicago involves a continuous cycle of tenant transitions, and the quality of the cleaning done between tenants affects nearly every part of that cycle. A well-cleaned unit attracts better applicants, commands higher rents, photographs more compellingly for listings, and generates fewer complaints during the new tenancy. A unit that is cleaned quickly or carelessly creates the opposite set of outcomes: deferred maintenance complaints, faster deterioration of finishes, and the kind of tenant dissatisfaction that contributes to shorter tenancies.
Continue reading The Chicago Landlord’s Guide to Cleaning Between Tenants
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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck residents are breathing a sigh of relief—but also asking questions—after a second juvenile was taken into custody in connection with a series of disturbing “gel pellet” attacks. The timing? Friday, March 13, 2026. While many believe Friday the 13th is a day of bad luck, for Teaneck detectives, it was the day they caught up with a second 17-year-old suspect linked to a string of drive-by shootings and a high-profile bias crime.
Continue reading Teaneck Decectives Nab Second Suspect in a String of “Gel pellet” Attacks
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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters and residents near the Ridgewood-Glen Rock border should prepare for upcoming utility work as Ridgewood Water kicks off a critical infrastructure project. Starting next week, crews will begin connecting a local well to the Prospect PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water kicks off a critical infrastructure project
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey homeowners are facing a major shift in property tax relief. As Governor Mikie Sherrill tackles a looming $1.7 billion structural deficit, the Stay NJ program—once promised as a massive windfall for seniors—is undergoing a significant “trimming.”
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood has officially introduced its 2026 municipal budget, navigating what officials describe as an “especially tough” fiscal year. Driven largely by a massive spike in healthcare costs and emergency snow removal, the proposed budget includes a 3.98% tax levy increase over 2025.
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Fair Lawn NJ, late Friday night, March 13, 2026, a quiet stretch of Morlot Avenue became the scene of a dramatic rescue operation. A Nissan Murano traveling eastbound lost control in the 3100 block, slamming into a parked Acura MDX with enough force to flip the SUV onto its roof.
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Ridgewood NJ, Hollywood is no longer a cross-country flight away—it’s moving into the Garden State. From the historic streets of Paterson to the shores of Long Branch, New Jersey is undergoing a massive cinematic transformation. With billion-dollar investments from Netflix, Lionsgate, and Paramount, the “East Coast Hollywood” is officially open for business, and they are looking for local talent.
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Miami Fla, The geopolitical landscape of the Caribbean is shifting. In a move that mirrors the fall of the Iron Curtain, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed on March 13, 2026, that his government is engaged in direct negotiations with the Trump administration.
