AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Woodland Park New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/woodland-park-nj 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/woodland-park-nj https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:49:39 -0600 Metuchen - Governor Murphy today joined Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Mayor Jonathan Busch to tour the historic Forum Theatre in Metuchen, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-murphy-speaker-coughlin-mayor-busch-highlight-new-jersey-economic-development-authority-resources-to-support-arts-and-culture-31658305-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-murphy-speaker-coughlin-mayor-busch-highlight-new-jersey-economic-development-authority-resources-to-support-arts-and-culture-31658305-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Phil Murphy arrived at the Forum Theatre in Metuchen at about 11 a.m. Tuesday. He was greeted by Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch and Christopher https://www.americantowns.com/news/press-pool-coverage-governor-murphy-speaker-coughlin-mayor-busch-highlight-new-jersey-economic-development-authority-resources-to-support-arts-and-culture-31658306-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/press-pool-coverage-governor-murphy-speaker-coughlin-mayor-busch-highlight-new-jersey-economic-development-authority-resources-to-support-arts-and-culture-31658306-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Newark, NJ - As part of its commitment to public engagement and information throughout the Hudson Tunnel Project's construction, the Gateway https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-gateway-development-commission-announces-earthcam-installation-to-provide-daily-updates-on-tonnelle-ave-construction-31658307-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-gateway-development-commission-announces-earthcam-installation-to-provide-daily-updates-on-tonnelle-ave-construction-31658307-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Impacts New Jersey and Neighboring States On Friday morning around 10:20 a.m., a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New Jersey https://www.americantowns.com/news/this-week-in-new-jersey-april-5th-2024-31658309-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/this-week-in-new-jersey-april-5th-2024-31658309-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TRENTON, TN - Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law: S-2969/A-4044 (Sarlo, Ruiz/Pintor Marin) - Provides counties https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-murphy-takes-action-on-legislation-31658910-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-murphy-takes-action-on-legislation-31658910-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rutgers University, Capital Health & Trenton Health Team to Take on Leadership Roles at the Trenton-based center, a centerpiece of First Lady https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-njeda-board-approves-anchor-tenants-for-maternal-and-infant-health-innovation-center-31659301-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-njeda-board-approves-anchor-tenants-for-maternal-and-infant-health-innovation-center-31659301-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 New Jersey Eligible for $18 Million in Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has received approval https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-njbpus-digital-equity-plan-is-accepted-by-the-us-department-of-commerce-national-telecommunications-and-information-administration-31660111-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-njbpus-digital-equity-plan-is-accepted-by-the-us-department-of-commerce-national-telecommunications-and-information-administration-31660111-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 (24/P011) TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette issued the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-murphy-commissioner-latourette-statements-on-us-epas-landmark-adoption-of-federal-pfas-standards-31660116-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-murphy-commissioner-latourette-statements-on-us-epas-landmark-adoption-of-federal-pfas-standards-31660116-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TRENTON - RetireReady NJ, the first State-administered retirement savings program, is seeking employers to participate in its pilot launch that is https://www.americantowns.com/news/retireready-nj-seeks-employers-to-participate-in-spring-2024-pilot-program-31660118-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/retireready-nj-seeks-employers-to-participate-in-spring-2024-pilot-program-31660118-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Organizations will be able to apply for up to $2 million per municipality Trenton, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-announce-12-million-in-funding-for-community-crisis-response-teams-31660120-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-announce-12-million-in-funding-for-community-crisis-response-teams-31660120-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TRENTON, N.J. – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Green Bank https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-njeda-establishes-new-jersey-green-bank-to-advance-climate-goals-31660122-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-njeda-establishes-new-jersey-green-bank-to-advance-climate-goals-31660122-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and the Division of Criminal https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-and-new-jersey-state-police-announce-a-nearly-70-reduction-in-expungement-backlog-31660124-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-and-new-jersey-state-police-announce-a-nearly-70-reduction-in-expungement-backlog-31660124-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Newark/New York – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced at its April board meeting today that it has submitted all documents https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-final-required-documents-for-fullfunding-grant-agreement-submitted-to-fta-gdc-announces-at-board-meeting-31660126-newark-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-final-required-documents-for-fullfunding-grant-agreement-submitted-to-fta-gdc-announces-at-board-meeting-31660126-newark-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Eastern Bergen County, NJ -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces its 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants. This year, The https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-community-chest-of-eastern-bergen-county-announces-2024-request-for-proposals-31660471-englewood-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-community-chest-of-eastern-bergen-county-announces-2024-request-for-proposals-31660471-englewood-nj.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way on April 17th, announced the hiring of Josh Berliner to serve as Executive Director https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-new-jerseyisrael-commission-hires-josh-berliner-as-executive-director-31661008-trenton-nj.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-new-jerseyisrael-commission-hires-josh-berliner-as-executive-director-31661008-trenton-nj.html Government and Politics Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600