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Paramus NJ, Paramus, New Jersey continues to cement its reputation as the ultimate destination for retail and entertainment in North Jersey. This month, the local business landscape expands with two highly anticipated grand openings that cater to very different—but equally passionate—communities.
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Paramus NJ, Three years after the “Big Blue” stores vanished from the landscape, Bed Bath & Beyond is staging a massive brick-and-mortar comeback in New Jersey. Through a strategic partnership and acquisition of The Container Store, the iconic brand is returning with a fresh physical footprint and a brand-new shopping experience.
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Paramus NJ, A routine parking lot meetup turned into a violent multi-stage extortion plot in Paramus earlier this month. Authorities have officially charged a 26-year-old Paterson man following a harrowing armed robbery at the Route 17 North McDonald’s, an incident that escalated from a knife-point confrontation to “terroristic” death threats against the victims’ families.
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Paramus NJ, A quick-thinking Paramus Fire Chief is being credited with saving a local home after spotting a fire while out for a neighborhood walk. What started as a routine stroll turned into a major emergency response that prevented a house under renovation from being completely lost to flames.
Continue reading Off-Duty Fire Chief’s Neighborhood Walk Ends in Life-Saving Heroics at Paramus Home
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Paramus NJ, The future of suburban living has officially arrived in Paramus. Construction is now underway at Westfield Garden State Plaza for a massive 13-acre mixed-use development that aims to transform the iconic shopping destination into a sustainable, walkable “live-work-play” community.
Co-developed by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential, this ambitious project broke ground on April 29, 2026. It marks a significant shift for Bergen County, moving away from traditional mall culture toward a vibrant, multi-generational town center.
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Paramus NJ, A quiet Sunday afternoon in Paramus took a dramatic turn on May 3, 2026, when a high-impact collision between a motorcycle and an SUV sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Linwood Avenue East, right at the border of Paramus and Ridgewood, drawing a massive response from local emergency services.
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PARAMUS, NJ — Big changes are coming to the streets of Paramus. Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council have unveiled a comprehensive safety initiative designed to protect pedestrians, students, and commuters alike. From a massive sidewalk restoration project to stricter school zone enforcement, the administration is prioritizing a “safety-first” infrastructure.
Continue reading Mayor DiPiazza Unveils Bold Plan to Make Paramus the Safest Walking Town in NJ
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Paramus NJ, If you are navigating Bergen County this afternoon, April 22, 2026, prepare for a major headache. A dramatic rollover involving a large dump truck has completely shut down Route 17 Northbound in Paramus, leaving commuters scrambled and cleanup crews racing to clear a massive sand spill.
Continue reading Commuter Nightmare: Massive Cleanup Underway After Route 17 Truck Flip in Paramus
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PARAMUS, NJ — A late-night drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation early Sunday morning after a high-performance vehicle careened off Route 17, leaving a young driver trapped inside the wreckage.
According to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, the accident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19. A 20-year-old River Vale man was traveling northbound in a 2021 BMW M3 when he reportedly lost control in the center lane. The vehicle veered sharply to the right, striking both a tree and a utility pole near Paramus Chevrolet.
Continue reading Route 17 Midnight Crash: 20-Year-Old Trapped After BMW Hits Tree and Pole
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Paramus, NJ — A century of service is a milestone few can claim, but the Paramus Police Department (PPD) has officially crossed that threshold, celebrating 101 years of unwavering dedication to the Borough of Paramus.
From its humble beginnings in the “Celery Capital of the World” to overseeing one of the busiest retail and healthcare hubs in the United States, the PPD’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and community-first policing.
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Paramus NJ, Commuters in Paramus can finally breathe a sigh of relief—with a side of caution. The Paramus Police Department has officially reopened Century Road to both eastbound and westbound traffic. This includes the vital access point from Route 17 North, which had previously caused significant headaches for local drivers.
Continue reading Paramus Traffic Alert: Century Road Reopens with Major Lane Shifts
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Move over traditional craft projects—North Jersey’s Girl Scouts are going high-tech. From podcasting studios to 3D printing and robotics, a new $3 million “DreamLab” is set to transform how 19,000 local girls learn, lead, and create. Here is your exclusive first look.
PARAMUS, NJ — The “Heart of Bergen County” is about to get a major upgrade. The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) are currently gutting their 50-year-old office space at 300 Forest Avenue to build a state-of-the-art DreamLab.
Scheduled to open in June 2026, this facility will be the 12th of its kind in the nation and only the second in New Jersey. Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, who recently toured the construction, called it a “great spot for Girl Scouts across the region.”
Continue reading Forget Just Cookies: Paramus is Getting a $3M High-Tech ‘DreamLab’ for Girl Scouts
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Paramus NJ, If you’ve been looking up lately in Paramus, you might have caught a glimpse of something truly legendary. From the reservoirs to the local parks, sightings of the American Bald Eagle have been surging—including a series of stunning photos captured by Mayor Chris DiPiazza on April 2nd.
Continue reading Why New Jersey’s Bald Eagle Population Just Hit a Rare Speed Bump
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Paramus NJ, Shoplifting at the Garden State Plaza reached a bizarre new level this week. A 55-year-old man from Astoria, New York, is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle a nearly $12,000 designer fur jacket out of Neiman Marcus using a specialized concealment device known as a “booster girdle.”
Continue reading “Hanger Protruding”: How Paramus Officers Busted a $12K Luxury Shoplifting Scheme
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Paramus NJ, AAfter decades of a “miracle recovery,” New Jersey’s bald eagles are facing a new, invisible threat.
According to the newly released 2025 New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report by the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, the state has seen a slight decline in active nests for the first time in years. While the species was successfully removed from the state’s endangered species list just last year, experts are now pointing to Avian Flu (HPAI) as the likely culprit behind this recent dip.
Continue reading NJ Bald Eagles Face New Threat: Population Dips as Avian Flu Hits Record Levels
