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WEST MILFORD, NJ — Four firefighters were injured Saturday, August 16, while responding to two separate multiple-alarm house fires in West Milford — including one blaze that reignited just as a second major fire broke out miles away.
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Newark NJ — A constitutional crisis is unfolding in New Jersey after a Trump administration appointment for U.S. Attorney collided with federal judicial authority, sparking heated courtroom arguments and raising questions about separation of powers.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, just days after Trump’s highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
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MIDLAND PARK, NJ — Ridgewood Water has taken another major step forward in its $150 million PFAS mitigation project, with the delivery of four massive Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels to the Wortendyke PFAS Treatment Facility in Midland Park. These vessels, manufactured by Calgon Carbon Corp., are among the largest available in the industry and mark a milestone in Ridgewood Water’s ongoing effort to ensure safe, clean drinking water.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Expands PFAS Treatment in Midland Park with New Carbon Vessels
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has signaled he is open to rescheduling marijuana, potentially finishing a reform effort started under President Joe Biden. The move falls short of full legalization but could deliver a major boost to the cannabis industry and reshape federal marijuana policy.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of enhanced enforcement efforts to deter impaired driving in New Jersey. Grant funding from HTS will support law enforcement agencies across the state in conducting patrols and sobriety checkpoints to remove alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers from the roads.
Continue reading The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs until Labor Day!
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NEW JERSEY — Beloved public television characters — including Big Bird — are facing an uncertain future as New Jersey’s PBS station, NJ PBS, announces layoffs amid deep state and federal funding cuts.
Continue reading Big Bird Gets the Ax: NJ PBS Hit by Massive State and Federal Funding Cuts
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Ridgewood, NJ — A quiet residential street in Ridgewood briefly turned into Hollywood North this month as a Meadowbrook Avenue home was converted into a movie set for an upcoming Netflix production.
Continue reading Ridgewood Home Transformed Into Movie Set for Upcoming Netflix Film
The reception place is the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and commercial enterprise partners, making it one of the most vital areas in any office. A nicely-designed reception table performs a key position in growing a superb and lasting impression.
Continue reading Shop Stunning Reception Table in Manila to Impress Your Visitors
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Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are facing steep electric rate hikes this summer, with many pointing fingers at Governor Phil Murphy’s controversial Energy Master Plan (EMP) including Gubnatorial Jack Ciattarelli — a green energy overhaul projected to cost $1.4 trillion by 2050. While Democrats in Trenton continue to blame climate change, data centers, and outside market factors, critics argue the real problem stems from Murphy’s own policies.
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Paramus NJ, the Borough of Paramus is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of Frederick Charles Reich, a distinguished United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II and beloved member of our community. Fred will mark this extraordinary milestone on August 18, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, fellow veterans, and community members.
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A new study on behalf of ETQ has identified the U.S. states that have lost the most manufacturing jobs since 2000.
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Trenton NJ, After decades of offshoring, the United States is attempting a manufacturing revival. Under the Biden administration, federal programs like the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act directed hundreds of billions toward reshoring critical industries. More recently, President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda has added new pressure to relocate production back to U.S. soil.
Hiring for regulated positions comes with responsibilities that extend far beyond typical recruitment practices. Roles that involve financial decisions, access to sensitive information, or oversight of critical operations demand careful scrutiny. Conducting fca screening checks is a vital step for firms looking to ensure that only suitable and trustworthy candidates are entrusted with these responsibilities. These checks encompass criminal record verification, credit assessments, reference checks covering the past six years, confirmation of the right to work, and reviews of directorship or bankruptcy status. By partnering with a professional employment vetting agency, organizations can complete these checks efficiently, providing the clarity and confidence needed to make informed hiring decisions.
Continue reading Understanding FCA Screening Checks: What Employers Need to Know
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A painting contractor employee was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, August 12, after falling two stories from a ladder in the 100 block of Kenilworth Road, according to Ridgewood Police.
Continue reading Ridgewood Painter Suffers Severe Injuries After Two-Story Fall; OSHA Investigating
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump took aim at Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Tuesday, telling him to “focus on being a DJ” instead of running one of Wall Street’s most powerful investment banks.
Continue reading Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to ‘Stick to DJing’ Amid Tariff Dispute
