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Ridgewood, NJ – Ridgewood Water has taken a major step forward in its $150 million system-wide PFAS mitigation project, with the recent delivery of four enormous Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels—the second-largest size manufactured by Calgon Carbon Corp.—to the Wortendyke PFAS Treatment Facility in Midland Park. The facility remains on schedule to begin operations by December 2026.
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Wall Street NY, in the high-stakes world of U.S. monetary policy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has built a reputation as a cautious decision-maker—balancing the twin mandates of controlling inflation and supporting employment. But as President Donald Trump’s economic vision—fueled by aggressive tariffs and growth-oriented policies—advances, Powell’s refusal to cut interest rates is sparking fresh speculation: Is this really about economics, or is politics creeping into the Fed’s decisions?
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Ridgewood, with its charming downtown, historic architecture, and close knit community spirit, has long been one of New Jersey’s most attractive suburban enclaves. Yet, like many towns across America, it faces pressing questions about how to grow sustainably while maintaining its character. Rising housing costs, evolving business needs, and infrastructure demands are all pushing Ridgewood toward critical decisions.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Future: How Free Market Solutions Could Shape Local Development
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HACKENSACK , NJ — Train service on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line has resumed after a tragic incident in Hackensack Thursday morning, in which a woman was fatally struck by a commuter train, officials confirmed.
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Washington, D.C. — Federal law enforcement officers will patrol the streets of the nation’s capital for the next seven days, the White House announced Thursday, in an effort to combat rising violent crime and ensure public safety.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on updating the 2020 U.S. Census — a move that could significantly reshape the political map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Wall Street NY, US President Donald Trump is moving to give everyday Americans broader investment opportunities within their retirement savings, including access to cryptocurrencies, private equity, gold, real estate, and other non-traditional assets.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 6, 2025 — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially canceled nearly $500 million in federal funding previously allocated for 22 projects focused on advancing mRNA vaccine technology. The funding will now be redirected to support the development of traditional, whole-cell vaccines, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 7, 2025 — Tech powerhouse Apple Inc. has announced a monumental $100 billion investment in U.S. facilities, further expanding its commitment to American innovation, manufacturing, and job creation. The announcement was made during a joint appearance at the White House with President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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NEWARK, NJ – August 6, 2025 — A widespread system outage at United Airlines caused major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and airports across the country, stranding thousands of travelers and leaving many stuck on tarmacs for hours.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The newly elected Hackensack City Council is pressing the brakes on a nearly $12 million plan to build a large indoor sports complex in Johnson Park — a project approved by the previous administration and heavily criticized by residents from the start.
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Trenton, NJ — The Murphy administration is under fire yet again — this time over a controversial Department of Labor proposal that critics say could deal a devastating blow to New Jersey’s gig economy, small businesses, and worker flexibility.
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Washington DC, there’s shooting for the moon — and then there’s putting a nuclear reactor on it. U.S. Transportation Secretary and newly installed interim NASA chief Sean Duffy confirmed Tuesday that the agency has fast-tracked plans to deploy a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) on the moon by early 2030 — and investors wasted no time fueling a rally across the nuclear energy sector.
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Let’s be honest — making presentations used to be painful.
Spending hours formatting slides, choosing colors, fixing alignment, hunting for icons, rewriting bullet points… and still ending up with something meh.
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