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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking aim at retail giants and big-box corporations in her first major budget move as New Jersey’s leader. In a $60.7 billion budget proposal unveiled this week, the Governor introduced a plan that would fine large companies whose employees rely on taxpayer-funded Medicaid for health insurance.
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Ridgewod NJ, Every year on March 14, millions of people—from Nobel Prize-winning physicists to elementary school students—unite for a global celebration. While the day is synonymous with eating delicious fruit pies, Pi Day is actually a high-energy tribute to one of the most important numbers in the history of human civilization: $\pi$ (Pi).
Continue reading Why We Celebrate Pi Day: The Infinite Story Behind 3.14
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Ridgewood NJ, We’ve all been there: you wake up, check your calendar, and see it’s Friday the 13th. Maybe you’re extra careful when crossing the street, you avoid walking under ladders, or you decide to skip that big decision you’ve been putting off.
Continue reading The Science of Superstition: Why Friday the 13th Still Freaks Us Out
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TRENTON, NJ — A massive opportunity for New Jersey families is hanging in the balance. As 28 states across the country move to empower parents through a new federal school choice tax credit, New Jersey remains “undecided”—leaving thousands of dollars in educational support on the table.
Continue reading The Federal School Choice Revolution: Why New Jersey Parents Are Still Waiting
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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — A routine traffic stop on Old Mill Road turned into a significant law enforcement operation last month, resulting in the arrest of two North Jersey men on drug-related charges and outstanding warrants.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Police Uncover Drugs During Routine Old Mill Road Traffic Stop
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Get ready to feel the power of the oar! The Ridgewood Crew Annual Rowathon is officially back for 2026, and it’s shaping up to be the most exciting year yet. Whether you’re a rowing enthusiast, a local supporter, or just someone who loves a good community bake sale, Van Neste Square is the place to be this March.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crew Takes Over Van Neste Square for Annual Fundraiser
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A routine visit to a local medical plaza turned into a scene of chaos this week after a dispute escalated into a violent confrontation involving an unlikely weapon: a wall-mounted coat rack.
Trauma does not always announce itself. It can show up as irritability, isolation, trouble sleeping, chronic stress, or a constant sense that something is off. For years, many people were expected to push through these symptoms in silence. Now, that is starting to change. More communities are talking openly about mental health support because more people recognize that untreated trauma affects families, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods, not just the individual.
Ridgewood and the surrounding Bergen County communities are home to some of North Jersey’s most desirable real estate. Tree-lined streets, established neighborhoods, and housing stock with genuine character (from early 20th century Colonials to mid-century ranches) attract families who appreciate what newer developments simply can’t replicate.
Continue reading What Bergen County Homeowners Should Know About Maintaining Older Homes
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GREEN BROOK, NJ —A Milestone for New Jersey Tech.The era of the “flying burrito” has officially arrived in the Garden State. In a historic partnership, Grubhub and Dexa have announced the launch of New Jersey’s very first commercial drone food delivery program, centered right in the heart of Somerset County.
Continue reading Tacos from the Sky? NJ’s First Commercial Drone Food Delivery Launches This Month
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Ridgewood NJ, Rising Geopolitical Tensions and the Local Impact. Following recent military operations against Iranian military facilities and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has transitioned to a state of heightened monitoring.
Continue reading New Jersey Security Update: How Middle East Tensions Are Impacting Local Safety
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Wanaque Reservoir, New Jersey is taking a massive—and controversial—step toward its clean energy future. State regulators have officially greenlit a 10-megawatt floating solar project on the Wanaque Reservoir, a move that could create the largest installation of its kind in the United States.
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Hackensack NJ, a terrifying scene unfolded in Hackensack on Tuesday morning, March 10, when a school bus carrying children struck a pedestrian, leaving her pinned beneath the vehicle. The accident, which occurred during the busy school run, required a high-stakes rescue operation and has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Continue reading Pedestrian Rescued After Being Pinned Under Hackensack School Bus Carrying Children
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Ridgewood NJ, The school day took a sudden turn for Ridgewood High School students and staff on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., the building was evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) were detected near the boiler room.
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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.
