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Fall Homecoming: Ridgewood Crew Scores 12 Medals, 7 Golds at 2026 Head the Passaic Regatta

Senior Tristan Riedel and junior Graham Richardson won the Head of the Passaic Regatta High School Varsity 2x event and were the stern pair of the gold-medal winning High School Varsity 4x boat. The duo were among four Ridgewood rowers overall — also including senior Brendan Finucane and sophomore Gracie Demercado — to score double golds on Sunday. Credit: Will Yella

Ridgewood Crew amassed the second-most gold and total medals  at the 26th annual Head of the Passaic Regatta

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 Lyndhurst, NJ — Ridgewood Crew amassed the second-most gold and total medals and claimed the best overall efficiency in podium finishes at the 26th annual Head of the Passaic Regatta (HOPR) this past weekend. Altogether, Ridgewood entered 20 boats and brought home 12 medals, seven of them gold.. The team’s 60% rate of finishing in the top three was tops among the more than 30 clubs competing.

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The Evolution of Beer: How an Ancient Elixir Survived Prohibition, Nobel Prizes, and Modern Shifts

The Fascinating History and Evolution of Beer: From Ancient Brewing Secrets to Modern Craft Trends

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Ridgewood NJ, Beer is far more than a simple mix of water, grains, hops, and yeast. With over 100 distinct styles enjoyed worldwide, this ancient beverage remains a global cultural staple—even as modern drinking habits and market trends evolve.

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Leaving North Jersey Alone Against 7-Meter Waves: Belgian Sailor Completes Epic 5,300km North Atlantic Crossing

Belgian Sailor Quentin Debois Completes Heroic 5,300km North Atlantic Crossing in Mini 6.50

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Jersey City NJ, Belgian offshore sailor Quentin Debois has accomplished an extraordinary feat of endurance, completing a solo 5,300km (2,860 nautical mile) North Atlantic crossing from Jersey City , New York Harbor  to Lizard Point, England, aboard a tiny Mini 6.50.

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A Tradition of Gratitude: Ridgewood Community Honors Local Firefighters at Special Annual Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 Attends Annual Recognition Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of the Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 gathered together this morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, NJ, for the church’s annual Firefighters Mass.

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How to Monitor Facebook Groups for Keywords

You have maybe 90 seconds after a relevant post goes live before the replies stack up and your chance slips away. That is the brutal math of Facebook groups. Someone asks for a recommendation, five people answer within the hour, and whoever shows up sixth is just another name in a thread. The fix is not harder manual checking. It is a keyword monitoring setup that brings the posts to you, so you can reply while the conversation is still warm.

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Siren Behind You? Here’s the Legal Way to Yield to Emergency Vehicles in New Jersey

How to Safely Yield to Emergency Vehicles in New Jersey: Move Over Laws Explained

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Midland Park NJ, Siren in the distance? Flashing lights in your rearview mirror? Knowing how to react in seconds can mean the difference between life and death when first responders are racing to an emergency.

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Ridgewood Reopens Recycling Facility with Safer Lanes, Smooth Paving, and Key Upgrades

Ridgewood Recycling Center Reopens with Major Infrastructure Upgrades Ahead of Election Season

photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, With local election season heating up, municipal projects across New Jersey are crossing the finish line—and the Village of Ridgewood has officially completed a major infrastructure upgrade for its residents.

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Fun, Sun, and Sportsmanship: Highlights from Bergen County’s 16th Annual Bocce Tournament

Weather Delay Can’t Stop the Fun: Bergen County Celebrates Rescheduled 2026 Bocce Championship

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Lyndhurst NJ, After severe weather forced a brief reschedule, players and spectators gathered at Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst, NJ, for the rescheduled 16th Annual Bergen County Bocce Tournament.

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A $111 Billion Media Empire Is Born: What the Paramount-Skydance-WBD Merger Means for Hollywood and New Jersey

Inside David Ellison’s $111 Billion Media Empire: Paramount-Skydance Merger Closes with Major New Jersey Ties

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Bayonne NJ, David Ellison’s vision of a massive media conglomerate is officially a reality. The monumental merger uniting Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, bringing legendary film studios, HBO, CNN, and extensive streaming libraries under the Skydance umbrella—creating a media giant valued at an estimated $111 billion.

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Will AI Cause ‘A Billion Deaths’? Tech Expert Debunks Bill Gates’ Catastrophic Warning

Tech Expert Debunks Bill Gates’ ‘Billion Deaths’ AI Warning: Why Practical Governance Beats Doomsday Scenarios

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Ridgewood NJ, Bill Gates recently reignited the debate over artificial intelligence safety by warning that advanced AI could become powerful enough to “drive events that cause a billion deaths.” Calling for heightened intervention from governments, law enforcement, and global policymakers, Gates’ comments have stoked growing fears of an existential AI catastrophe.

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Beyond the Checkout: What Digital Payment Technology Means for Local Businesses

At a neighborhood coffee shop, a busy restaurant, or an independent store, paying for a purchase should be the simplest part of the visit. Customers want convenience, while business owners need a system that works reliably and keeps costs manageable. Behind that quick exchange, however, sit questions about fees, software, and how easily a business can access its money.

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What in-home ABA therapy looks like week to week for an Augusta family

The first week of ABA felt like somebody moved a second household into our living room. A folder of data sheets, a bin of toys, a timer on the counter. I remember standing in my own kitchen feeling like a guest at someone else’s meeting.

That feeling faded faster than I expected. What replaced it was something closer to a rhythm. If you’re starting in-home ABA therapy in Augusta GA soon, or you’re three weeks in and wondering whether any of it is working, this is the honest week-to-week picture I wish someone had handed me on day one.

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Supreme Court Showdown: Could Local Governments Force Big Oil to Pay Billions for “Climate Damage”?

Supreme Court Weighs High-Stakes Climate Case: Can Cities Bill Big Oil for Billion-Dollar Disasters?

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Boulder, Colorado, The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its latest term with a monumental legal fight that could reshape the future of environmental liability: Can local cities and towns bill major oil and gas companies for the costs of climate change?

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What Ridgewood Businesses Lose During a Downtown Power Outage

An electrical failure is measured in more than dark storefronts. When an underground explosion closed part of Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood for several hours in June 2026, access and traffic became immediate concerns. For nearby businesses, every powerless minute could also interrupt sales, bookings, refrigeration and paid work.

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A Guide to Planning Luxury Day Trips from Ridgewood to New York

If you have been doing your part by asking around about the peaceful suburban atmosphere in New Jersey, you might hear Ridgewood mentioned repeatedly. You see, this village comes with a unique advantage of offering the most luxurious environment and bustling markets, making Ridgewood the most sought-after destination in New Jersey. Not just the residencies, but the village also supports local commuting, with commuter rail and bus services that connect to all the major regions.

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