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1. These unsung heroes get NJ schools ready for September (northjersey.com) — Custodians and maintenance crews are deep-cleaning Ridgewood High School and nine other district buildings so more than 5,300 students and staff can return to gleaming, fully checked classrooms in September. From stripping and rewaxing every floor to juggling construction at Hawes, Glen and Ridge schools, the teams are racing summer deadlines to ensure a smooth, safe opening day.
2. Red Cross, Hello Kitty team up for September blood drive campaign (wrnjradio.com) — Ridgewood residents can donate blood locally on Sept. 18 at the Ridgewood YMCA on Oak Street as part of a statewide Red Cross campaign responding to low summer supplies. The drive is tied to a Hello Kitty promotion running Sept. 1–20, with donors receiving a small themed gift while helping stabilize New Jersey's blood supply.
3. Gold Award Girl Scouts Informs Parents on How to Handle a School Emergency (tapinto.net) — Ridgewood Girl Scout Riana Saraogi has earned the prestigious Gold Award for creating a school-emergency video that helps parents understand how to respond safely during threats. Her project, shared through her school's website and newsletter, is part of a broader Northern New Jersey effort where Gold Award Scouts tackle community issues from safety to mental health and equity.
4. 2 Bergen County Towns Land On National 'Hot Housing Market' List (patch.com) — Ridgewood's housing market is among the nation's hottest, ranking 34th on Realtor.com's list with a median listing price of about $1.6 million. The report, which also includes nearby Wyckoff, underscores how strong demand and location are driving prices across New Jersey suburbs.
5. Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Battled Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease At BMW Championship (dailyvoice.com) — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was born in Ridgewood and lived in Montvale as a child, revealed he played the BMW Championship while battling hand, foot, and mouth disease. Despite painful blisters affecting his grip, he still finished 7-under, adding to an already dominant 2026 season.
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