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The Most Read Stories of 2013 on Ridgewood-Glen Rock Patch
The top 10 stories you read most this year include a bloody Real Housewives brawl, an underage drinking party and the mourning of a teacher.
10. Ridgewood, Glen Rock Named 'Super' Zip Codes
The Zip codes 07450 and 07452 are “super” when compared to their peers, a survey this year said.
9. Ross Gardner, Beloved Teacher, Dead at 49
Students at Holmstead School in Ridgewood mourned the loss of the seven-year math teacher.8. Village Employee Accused of Stealing Parking Meter Quarters
The Ridgewood Public Works Inspector was arrested on theft charges for allegedly stealing parking meter quarters, Police Chief John Ward said.
7. Ridgewood Named 12th-Highest Earning Town in America
The Village of Ridgewood checked in at #12 on CNN Money's list of top-earning towns in America.
6. 17 Teens Charged, 4 Hospitalized After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party
Police busted 31 teens — 14 of them juveniles — for underage drinking at a Ridgewood house party in May, authorities said. Four of the teens who had been drinking at the Rock Road residence were taken to an area hospital, according to Ridgewood police.
5. Ridgewood Girl Struck by Car Tuesday Afternoon
A Ridgewood girl was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle in May.4. Glen Rock Man Indicted on Child Sex Charges
Prosecutors later dropped the charges against the borough resident and business owner "due to newly discovered exculpatory evidence.
3. RHS Student Slashed in Attempted Robbery, Police Say
A day after the reported crime, village officials said that there was no evidence the assault occurred.
2. Nude Photos of Ridgewood High Girls Prompt Police Investigation
Police investigated claims a number of female Ridgewood High School students sent nude photos of themselves to at least one male student, only to find the images posted on the Internet.
1. Real Housewives Brawl Ends With Blood On The Walls
A Paramus man filed charges against two cast members of the Real Housewives of New Jersey after a sink-throwing brawl left blood on the walls at a March grand opening of a Ridgewood clothing boutique.
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