The Rutherford high school bolsters its roster with two key transfers for the upcoming 2026-27 basketball season.
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Do you support high school athletes transferring to new schools to play for different teams?
In Rutherford, the Borough of Trees, coverage here follows borough government, Bergen County, Rutherford Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the borough and surrounding communities.
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Do you feel safe working in retail environments in your community?
A man faces robbery and weapons charges after confronting a manager with a knife.
A two-point conversion secured a 43-42 victory for the visiting team over Rutherford.
The long-standing Rutherford business has shut its doors after fourteen years of service in the community.
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Do you believe relocating helps a local restaurant serve its community better?
The restaurant is moving its operations to a new facility located in Nutley.
Coverage takes in borough council decisions, the Bergen County courts and Rutherford Public Schools alongside the healthcare, retail and commuter-economy employers that define this northern New Jersey community. From West End and Downtown to Berry's Creek and Central Rutherford, neighborhood coverage extends into Passaic County, Hudson County and Essex County where stories cross the line. Rutherford's proximity to New York City shapes its residential character, commuter patterns and commercial development in ways that recur in borough and county planning discussions. Infrastructure, school resources and development along the transit corridor are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.
