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The Borough of Paramus, New Jersey, is taking a aggressive stand against the expansion of Big Tech. The Paramus Environmental Commission, alongside Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council, is officially reviewing a draft ordinance that would completely ban new commercial data centers from opening within the municipality.
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Paramus NJ, To accommodate a rapidly surging congregation, Grace Community Chapel has officially broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art $15 million church campus located on Forest Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey.
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Paramus NJ, If your late-night or early-morning commute takes you through Paramus, it is time to plan a detour. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced consecutive overnight closures for a heavily trafficked Bergen County artery.
Continue reading Route 17 Northbound Ramp Closed at Century Road in Paramus
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PARAMUS, NJ — A violent overnight storm has dealt a catastrophic blow to some of Bergen County’s premier golf destinations. Local officials and club managements have announced that the Paramus Golf Course, and Ridgewood Country Club, have all sustained severe and extensive damage, forcing immediate, indefinite closures.
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PARAMUS, NJ — Following a severe storm system that swept through Bergen County on Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2026, Paramus officials are grappling with widespread utility outages and property damage. Among the most notable incidents, a massive Borough-owned shade tree collapsed directly into a single-family home located in the 300 block of Dunkerhook Road.
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PARAMUS, NJ — Following a devastating severe weather event, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza has officially declared a State of Emergency for the Borough. The declaration comes as local officials assess widespread, heavy structural damage concentrated in a well-established residential neighborhood just north of the Ridgewood Country Club and south of West Midland Avenue.
Continue reading Paramus Storm Devastation: Mayor DiPiazza Declares a State of Emergency
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As a punishing summer heat wave grips the region, local attractions are modifying operations to protect both visitors and wildlife.
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Paramus NJ, A routine gas station stop in Bergen County took a violent turn when a driver chose to run over an employee rather than pay his bill.
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Paramus NJ, A shocking discovery has forced a New Jersey school district to pull its newly distributed yearbooks out of circulation.
Continue reading NJ Community Outraged After Baby Photo of Adolf Hitler Slips Into School Yearbook
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Paramus NJ, A Friday afternoon outing nearly turned tragic at a popular Bergen County park. Multiple 911 calls triggered a massive, multi-agency emergency rescue operation at Dunkerhook County Park in Paramus, NJ, after reports emerged of two youths stranded on a log in the middle of the rushing, rain-swollen Saddle River.
Continue reading Narrow Escape at Dunkerhook Park After Teens Get Stranded in Saddle River
Paramus Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Firefighters to the Line
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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Fire Department has officially grown its family, swearing in a dedicated new group of volunteer firefighters ready to protect and serve the Paramus community.
Continue reading Paramus Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Recruits: How You Can Join the Ranks
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Paramus NJ, A volatile, life-or-death emergency in Paramus ended safely thanks to the quick thinking, restraint, and professionalism of seven local heroes.
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Paramus NJ, A bizarre and terrifying wildlife accident on a major North Jersey roadway left a local driver trapped inside her vehicle after a deer fell from an overpass directly onto her SUV.
The unusual crash, which occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, highlights the unpredictable hazards wildlife can pose to motorists traveling near wooded highway corridors in Bergen County.
Continue reading Oh My Dear: Deer Falls Form Overpass onto SUV in Paramus
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Paramus NJ, A traffic accident involving a teenager on an electric bicycle and a Tesla has prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities in Paramus, New Jersey.
Continue reading Paramus E-Bike Accident: Teen Hospitalized After Collision in Crosswalk
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Paramus NJ, A massive change is coming to one of Bergen County’s busiest corridors. The Paramus Planning Board has unanimously greenlit a brand-new, 65-unit affordable housing development right on Route 17. Located at the former Oster site (10 Route 17), this currently vacant lot—nestled right by the BJ’s Wholesale Club, Route 4, and Maple Street—is officially transitioning into a modern residential hub.
Continue reading Changes Coming to Route 17: Paramus Board Greenlights 65-Unit Housing Complex
