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Paramus NJ, get ready to celebrate the holiday season with Bergen County’s biggest annual tradition! On November 9 at 5:30 PM, Westfield Garden State Plaza is hosting its 7th annual Big Santa Lighting—and this year, it’s going to be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever!
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Paramus NJ, Paramus residents will see major upgrades to the intersection of Midland and Farview Avenues next year. Mayor Chris DiPiazza made the announcement on Facebook. This key crossing has been selected by the Borough Council as the focus for safety and traffic improvements, which include adding left-turn lanes, enhancing sidewalks, and removing outdated traffic features. The Council recently approved the project to go to bid, marking a big step forward in the town’s effort to modernize busy intersections.
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Paramus NJ, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and U.K. Association of Colleges (AoC) have selected Bergen Community College as an inaugural partner for a collaborative student exchange program focused on sustainability with colleges in the United Kingdom. Officially the “U.S.-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange,” the program will pair Bergen with Southport College in England to collaborate on initiatives related to sustainable construction. ACCT and AoC officials announced program participants at the ACCT’s leadership congress event this month in Seattle.
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Paramus NJ, a concerning E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers , affecting 75 people across 13 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a recent update, the CDC revealed that 22 individuals have been hospitalized, and tragically, one person has died due to complications related to the infection.
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Paramus NJ, after years of ups and downs, the well-known baby retailer, BuyBuy Baby, is closing the doors on all its physical stores. This move comes just a year after the company filed for bankruptcy. All 10 remaining brick-and-mortar locations are set to shut down by the end of the year, as the brand transitions to an online-only model.
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Paramus NJ, in a recent earnings report, 7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & I Holdings, announced that nearly 450 7-Eleven stores across North America will be closing due to underperformance. Specifically, 444 stores are set to shut their doors as a result of declining sales, particularly in cigarette sales, decreased customer traffic, and inflationary pressures.
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza joined Rosa Rizzolo and UNICO for inviting the governing body today to recognize Columbus Day and Italian Americans contributions to Paramus and the United States.
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Paramus NJ, Stew Leonard’s chefs and wine specialists are taking over the farm fresh food store’s Garden State locations with their first-ever Food & Wine Festival! The Paramus location will host the event on Saturday, October 12 while the Clifton location’s event will take place on Saturday, October 19. Both festivals will run from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and feature samples of Stew Leonard’s most-loved dishes alongside our best-selling wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Paramus NJ, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division today filed a complaint against the state of New Jersey and joined with the state in filing a proposed consent decree to address findings of unconstitutional conditions at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes at Menlo Park and Paramus.
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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
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Paramus NJ, a construction project to install guard rails along the shoulder of Route 17 southbound in Paramus took an unexpected turn on Friday morning, September 27, when workers accidentally punctured a large water main. The incident led to the closure of both the right shoulder and right travel lane between the Paramus Park overpass and Midland Avenue as crews raced to contain the situation.
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Paramus NJ, a medical episode led to a serious crash on Friday afternoon, September 27, on the exit ramp from Route 17 southbound to Century Road eastbound in Paramus. A 4-door passenger vehicle collided head-on with a utility pole, completely knocking it down.
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Paramus Nj, a woman lost her life early Saturday morning after being struck twice while attempting to cross Route 17 on foot in Paramus, according to local authorities.
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Paramus NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, our very own, Joen Concha, a Bergen Community College student, has been awarded the prestigious $1,000 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar award by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Joen’s achievement stands out not only for his academic excellence but also for his service and dedication to his community.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 56 year-old CHRISTOPHER DEL SAVIO of Paramus, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JACOB L. GORTON, 26, of Salisbury, VT, on the charge of production of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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