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Ridgewood NJ, as temperatures soar across the region, summer heat emergencies have become more frequent—and more dangerous. Whether you’re in New Jersey, along the Jersey Shore, or anywhere facing extreme heat, it’s crucial to know how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets when the weather becomes dangerously hot.
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SOMERSET, NJ — The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) has officially released its 2025 Blueprint for a Competitive New Jersey, a 28-page, forward-thinking policy guide designed to help lawmakers, gubernatorial candidates, and local leaders create a more business-friendly, innovation-driven economy in the Garden State.
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LITTLE FERRY, NJ — In celebration of Juneteenth, the public is invited to take a meaningful journey through local Black history with a self-guided tour of the historic Gethsemane Cemetery from June 19 to June 21, running daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is hosted by the Bergen County Department of Parks in partnership with the Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs (DCHA).
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark the new radar sign on East Glen Avenue at the PSE&G right of way went operational Wednesday morning! Keith thanked the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC) and our amazing Signal Division for their continued efforts to make our roads safe here in Ridgewood.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A beloved custodian at the Glen Rock Jewish Center was unexpectedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during his asylum interview on Monday, sparking public outcry and an urgent plea for support from local officials.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A man made off with over $4,000 in beauty and personal care products from a CVS in Glen Rock earlier this week, police said, in what appears to be a coordinated retail theft.
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PARAMUS, NJ — The Ridgewood Country Club has officially been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) to host three prestigious upcoming golf championships: the 2030 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball, the 2035 U.S. Junior Amateur, and the 2042 U.S. Amateur Championship. This historic announcement places Ridgewood among an elite group of clubs that have hosted eight or more USGA championships.
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Washington DC, in a high-stakes development that could reshape global geopolitics, President Donald Trump called on Iran to unconditionally surrender, asserting that the U.S. intelligence community knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is reportedly in hiding. However, Trump emphasized that “the U.S. will not target him at this time.”
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Ridgewood NJ, in a landmark move toward cleaner food labeling, Kraft Heinz has announced it will remove all artificial food, drug, and cosmetic dyes from its U.S. products by the end of 2027. The company is the first major food manufacturer to commit to phasing out synthetic dyes following recent guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Ridgewood NJ, in a historic economic shift, blue-collar workers have experienced the largest five-month real wage increase in nearly 60 years under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to recent economic data, real wages for blue-collar Americans rose by nearly 2% in the first five months of 2025 — a sharp contrast to the 1.7% decline during the same period under President Biden, when inflation outpaced earnings.
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Ridgewood NJ, as artificial turf becomes increasingly common across American playgrounds, school fields, and suburban lawns, a legal battle is unfolding that raises pressing questions: Is fake grass safe — and are companies trying to silence those who say it might not be?
Amy McCambridge, a longtime Ridgewood soccer coach and Marine Corps veteran, says she was let go from her position with the Maroons Soccer Club after she spoke out about the borough’s plan to install artificial turf at the Schedler property.
That’s the controversy at the heart of a recent lawsuit filed by Polyloom, an artificial turf manufacturer, against four environmental health experts who were set to speak at a seminar titled “The Trouble With Turf.” The event, scheduled for January 2025, was meant to discuss potential health and environmental risks of synthetic turf. But it never happened — the lawsuit shut it down before a single word was spoken.
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Ever notice how everyone suddenly has a fitness tracker, a mobility app, or a standing desk? At some point, “take care of your body” stopped being a gym poster and became a lifestyle. Health is no longer a sideline conversation—it’s the center of how we live, work, and even study. That shift is showing up on college campuses too. More students are choosing fields that blend movement, science, and practical health knowledge. At the front of that trend? Kinesiology.
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If you’re a nurse wondering what’s next for your career, you’re definitely not alone. Many nurses reach a point where they want to do more—make bigger decisions, guide others, or shape the future of healthcare. The good news? There are more options than ever for nurses who want to move into leadership roles, and you don’t have to leave the profession you love to do it.
Whether you’re looking to manage clinical teams, work in policy, or teach the next generation of nurses, the right education can open doors. Let’s explore some of the best paths that can help you grow into a leadership role.
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In today’s fast-moving, tech-powered world, STEM education, short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, isn’t just useful. It’s essential. From smartphones and self-driving cars to lifesaving medical advancements and space exploration, STEM fields shape nearly every part of your daily life. And with technology evolving at lightning speed, there’s a growing demand for people who can understand, build, and lead in these areas.
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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A new aroma is filling the streets of downtown Ho-Ho-Kus as Bergen Coffee Roasters officially opened its doors at 20 Sheridan Avenue, marking a delicious new addition to the Bergen County coffee scene.
The ribbon cutting ceremony, led by Mayor Thomas Randall, celebrated the grand opening alongside Council Member Dane Policastro, Chamber of Commerce Co-Presidents Megan Fox and Max Stokes, and a welcoming crowd of community leaders, coffee lovers, and local residents.
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