Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.
Violent Crime Task Force Nabs Man Wanted for 2024 Shooting; Faces Assault on Officer Charge
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Hackensack NJ, a joint law enforcement operation in Hackensack has resulted in the dramatic arrest of a local man wanted in connection with a shooting last year. Authorities say the suspect compounded his charges when he attempted a desperate escape, ramming a police vehicle and resisting arrest.
Antitrust Storm Brews as Mega-Deal Creates a 56% Dominant Streaming Giant; Warren Calls It a ‘Nightmare’
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Ridgewood NJ, the media landscape was rocked on Friday by a blockbuster announcement: Netflix has agreed to acquire the legendary Warner Bros. film studio and the popular streaming service HBO Max in a massive $72 billion deal. This combination unites two of the world’s largest content libraries and most influential platforms, but its path to completion is already facing an immediate and aggressive regulatory backlash.
North Jersey Soccer Fever Rises as Final Groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Are Set!
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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East Rutherford NJ, The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially narrowed on Friday, December 5, 2025, as the tournament draw took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. For soccer fans across North Jersey, the draw—which determined the 12 groups of four teams—was appointment viewing, with local gatherings, including one at Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield, celebrating the selections.
Restored Walkway Saga Concludes as Village Council Celebrates Reopening and Restores Vital Community Link
photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, the years-long closure of a critical Ridgewood footpath is officially over! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge has been fully reinstalled and is now open to the public, marking a major triumph for local infrastructure and the residents who championed its restoration.
Village of Ridgewood Christmas Lighting and Celebration !
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Ridgewood NJ, here’s what you need to know about street closures and parking for the evening’s festivities. Streets indicated in red on the map will be closed from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Trenton NJ, New Jersey affordability is back in the spotlight, this time with explosive rumors suggesting that Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and her team are considering a rapid sales tax hike. Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-40) is not waiting for confirmation, issuing a forceful public demand for Sherrill to address and publicly reject the reports of a proposed sales tax increase to 7%.
PIPE BOMB BREAKTHROUGH: J6 Suspect ID’d After Near 5-Year Manhunt; Officials Reveal How They Cracked the Case
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Washington DC, FBI Announces Arrest in Jan 6 RNC/DNC Explosives Plot: The Astonishing Investigative Effort. The identity of the individual responsible for placing live pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on January 6, 2021, has finally been revealed. In a major law enforcement breakthrough, officials confirmed Thursday morning that a suspect is in custody, following an extraordinary, years-long investigation.
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The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction and The Plastic Surgery Center Set to Open in Mid-December
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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock is welcoming a major new addition to its medical community! The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction and The Plastic Surgery Center is officially celebrating the upcoming opening of its new 6,800-square-foot facility this week with a public ribbon-cutting and tour event.
Ridgewood NJ, Democratic Senator Cory Booker (NJ), a prominent figure with known presidential aspirations, is facing scrutiny for publicly praising a key provision within a major Republican-backed legislative package he fiercely condemned just months ago. The controversy centers on the “Trump Accounts” child investment program, a feature Booker is now calling “groundbreaking” and is actively promoting alongside a leading Republican.
On Cyber Monday, NJ Congressman Takes Aim at Thieves Who Stole 104 Million Packages Nationwide This Year
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Ridgewood NJ, as online holiday shopping hits record highs, the threat of “Porch Pirates” is escalating. This Cyber Monday, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Porch Pirates Act, a major legislative push to crack down on package theft by making it a federal crime regardless of the carrier.1
Trenton Showdown: Republicans Propose a Tax Cut While Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Rumored Increase
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Trenton NJ, in a stunning move that has ignited a major political battle in Trenton, Republican Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia has publicly accused Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and Democratic leaders of quietly preparing to raise the New Jersey sales tax back to 7%.
How many times have you thought everything looked fine—until it wasn’t? The balance sheet checks out, cash flow seems decent, and payroll runs without issue. You’re not behind on bills, and nothing seems obviously broken. Then something unexpected hits, and suddenly you’re scrambling to explain why the “healthy” business is leaking money faster than you can plug the holes. It doesn’t come from a single bad decision.
These surprises build slowly, over time, hiding in overlooked processes, vague reports, deferred tasks, or assumptions no one bothered to revisit. What looked like stability was really just quiet drift. In this blog, we will share the financial blind spots that quietly drag businesses down if left unchecked.