Teens Confirmed by Pope, Pregnant Woman, Kids Struck by Car in Top Local Headlines

A Midland Park man was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian after he struck a 34-year-old pregnant woman, her 5-year-old and 4-year-old sons on Godwin Avenue off S. Monroe.

U.S. News and World Report said Ridgewood was the 188th best public high school in the nation, and 11th best in New Jersey. The only traditional public high school in the state to fare better was West Windsor-Plainsboro.

Pope Francis to Confirm Two Ridgewood Teens in Rome

Brigid Miniter and Anthony Merejo to be confirmed on Sunday in St. Peter's Square by Pope Francis. They're the only two North American representatives.

Glen Rock BOE Halts Vote on Activity Fee

New superintendent Paula Valenti says she wants time to study the potential impacts of the activity fee, which if implemented would require all middle and high school students to pay a fee.

Iconic Glen Rock children's book store Books, Bytes & Beyond will be closing its bricks-and-mortar operation and moving downstairs to focus on serving libraries and schools.

Charges Against 'Real Housewives' Stars Advancing to Grand Jury

A grand jury will determine if three Real Housewives are indicted for allegedly beating a Paramus man at a grand opening in Ridgewood in late March.

Wyckoff Teen Accused of Masturbating at Ridgewood Library

Matthew Widner, 19, was charged with lewdness for allegedly masturbating at the children's section of the Ridgewood Public Library earlier this month.

Ridgewood Public Schools Selects New Business Administrator

The Business Administrator/Board Secretary of West Essex Regional School District, Michael Falkowski, was hired to lead Ridgewood with the upcoming retirement of Angelo DeSimone.