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New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week
New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week A long-awaited redevelopment next to Fair Lawn's Radburn train station is finally set to break ground this week. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 on Plaza Green, NJ Advance Media reports. The mixed-use development will bring a Sprouts Farmers Market, retail space and 145 age-restricted apartments to 22-01 Fair Lawn Ave. at Plaza Road. Developed by Sterling Properties and Danbro Properties, Plaza Green is designed as a transit-oriented community directly across from the Radburn station and Park-and-Ride, offering residents direct NJ TRANSIT access to New York City…

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RWJBarnabas Heart Labs Earn ACC Accreditation At 11 NJ Hospitals RWJBarnabas Heart Labs Earn ACC Accreditation At 11 NJ Hospitals
Rwjbarnabas Heart Labs Earn ACC Accreditation At 11 NJ Hospitals RWJBarnabas Health has received Cardiac Catheterization Lab Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for 11 hospitals across New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health announced in a press release that the recognition followed an onsite review of how staff evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in cardiac catheterization labs across the system. The accreditation recognizes the system’s use of evidence‑based practices at all hospital locations, aimed at making treatment more consistent for patients at any RWJBarnabas Health cardiac catheterization lab. Hospitals earning the designati…

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Two Municipal Employees Got Married, Then Hallmark Made Their NJ Town The Star Two Municipal Employees Got Married, Then Hallmark Made Their NJ Town The Star
Two Municipal Employees Got Married, Then Hallmark Made Their NJ Town The Star When Hallmark cameras arrived to film the wedding of Fair Lawn employees Liz Maresca and Nicholas Magarelli, producers found themselves telling more than a love story: They were putting an entire hometown in the spotlight. The couple married on April 12 after reconnecting years after graduating from Fair Lawn High School. Now, their wedding is being featured on Hallmark's new series, "Mom's the Bride," which premiered Thursday, June 4. Their episode follows Maresca and Magarelli's journey to the altar while showcasing the community where they grew up, work, and fell in love. "What I loved …

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Same Realtor Lands 2 Biggest Home Sales For Same Bergen County Town In Back-To-Back Years Same Realtor Lands 2 Biggest Home Sales For Same Bergen County Town In Back-To-Back Years
Same Realtor Lands 2 Biggest Home Sales For Same Bergen County Town In Back-To-Back Years A Bergen County realtor has now represented the two highest-profile luxury home sales in Closter history in back-to-back years. Angela Ferullo of Christie’s International Real Estate Group closed the sale of 91 MacArthur Ave. for $4.288 million on April 20, one year after representing the sale of 67 Hickory Lane, which set the record as the highest-priced single-family home ever sold in Closter in April 2025. Even more notable, both homes were placed under contract in approximately two weeks, according to Christie’s International Real Estate Group. The latest sale further cements Closter's…

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Meet The NJ Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer Meet The NJ Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer
Meet The NJ Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer A former Division I track star with South Jersey ties is heading to reality TV’s hottest villa this summer. Sincere Rhea, a Cape May native and former Penn State, Miami, and Texas Tech sprinter, has been named one of 12 Islanders appearing in Season 8 of Peacock’s hit dating series “Love Island USA.” In Peacock’s newly released teaser, Rhea leaned into his track background while introducing himself to viewers. “I’m a chaser,” he said. “That’s why I run track.” He also joked that he signs off emails, “Sincerely Sincere.” NBC Universal/Peacock Rhea competed at Penn State from 2020 to 202…

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VIDEO: Mom's Arrest At BOE Meeting In Jersey City Sparks Firestorm VIDEO: Mom's Arrest At BOE Meeting In Jersey City Sparks Firestorm
Video: Mom's Arrest At BOE Meeting In Jersey City Sparks Firestorm A Jersey City mom was arrested at a Board of Education meeting last week, sparking outrage from a city councilwoman, a sharp response from the school board president, and a GoFundMe launched to support the woman’s legal defense. Emily Pecot was charged with criminal trespass following the Thursday, May 21 meeting, according to municipal court records. The offense happened around 8:30 p.m., and Pecot is scheduled to appear in Jersey City Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 9. Video of Pecot's arrest was shared to Instagram by the Jersey City Times. Pecot’s remarks (1:39:51) focused on decorum a…

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RWJBarnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities RWJBarnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities
Rwjbarnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities RWJBarnabas Health is expanding support for new and expectant mothers in underserved New Jersey communities through programs tied to food access, financial help, housing, and postpartum care. According to RWJBarnabas Health, the work is funded through its Our Healthy Communities initiative and backed by state appropriations aimed at reducing barriers to care and improving outcomes for residents. The health system has expanded its Community Health Worker Program to connect new mothers with resources and care for at least 120 days after giving birth. Support includes fresh produce, healthy r…

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$3M Lakefront Estate Designed By Arts & Crafts Legend Lists In NJ $3M Lakefront Estate Designed By Arts & Crafts Legend Lists In NJ
$3M Lakefront Estate Designed By Arts & Crafts Legend Lists In NJ A rare waterfront estate designed by famed American furniture maker Gustav Stickley has hit the market for $3 million. The six-bedroom, five-bath home at 497 Windemere Ave., on Lake Hopatcong in Mount Arlington, was built circa 1904 as a summer retreat during the lake’s golden resort era, according to the Zillow listing. Gustav Stickley is widely considered one of the leading figures of the American Arts and Crafts movement, known for his handcrafted Mission-style furniture, architecture, and design philosophy focused on simplicity, quality, and functionality, according to Stickley.com. His…

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Rising NJ Flag Football Powerhouses Launch Girls Camp In Bergen County Rising NJ Flag Football Powerhouses Launch Girls Camp In Bergen County
Rising NJ Flag Football Powerhouses Launch Girls Camp In Bergen County Two growing names in the Northeast girls flag football scene are teaming up to launch a four-day summer camp in designed to help young athletes develop their skills while learning directly from college coaches and players. Don Sellari, associate head women’s flag football coach at Montclair State University, and Michael Perrota, head women’s flag football coach at Mercy University, will bring Elevate Flag Football Camp to Garfield High School next month. The camp will run from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2 at Garfield High School, and is open to players from any area en…

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Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To NJ Stage Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To NJ Stage
Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To NJ Stage Megan Dolan spent years believing she was “not the right mom” after her son was diagnosed with autism. The fear followed her through support groups, school meetings, chaotic playdates, and the daily exhaustion of raising two neurodivergent children while quietly struggling herself. Eventually, Dolan stopped hiding those feelings and put them on stage. What came out of it was “Not the Right Mom,” an award-winning one-woman show coming to New Jersey later this month. Dolan will perform “Not the Right Mom” at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. foll…

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Popular NJ Wedding Venue Sold To Investor For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Popular NJ Wedding Venue Sold To Investor For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing
Popular NJ Wedding Venue Sold To Investor For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Paterson’s Art Factory property has officially been sold for $6 million, according to documents filed with the Passaic County Clerk’s Office. The sprawling complex at 70 Spruce St., was transferred from Spruce Street Paterson LLC to The Arc House LLC in a deal finalized April 28 and recorded May 6, according to the filings. Mortgage filings show the new ownership group secured a $2.5 million loan tied to the property after the purchase. Separate financing documents also identify Norman Tasci, a real estate investor, as the authorized signatory for The Arc House LLC, according to the filings…

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Bar On MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Facing Massive Transformation: See The Renderings Bar On MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Facing Massive Transformation: See The Renderings
Bar On MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Facing Massive Transformation: See The Renderings The former Seaside Heights Bamboo nightclub property made famous on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” could soon be replaced by a luxury condo complex. Plans presented to the city's Planning and Zoning Board call for a new five-story building with 48 condominium units, a pool deck, gym, retail space, and parking along the 200 block of Boulevard. Bamboo was demolished in 2021 and was the site of the infamous brawl between "Jersey Shore" cast members JWoww, Pauly D, The Situation, and Ronnie. Bamboo Bar and nearby Karma were both owned by John Saddy before the businesses were sold at auction following Sup…

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