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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to have been named as the top organization in the Medical Services and Place to Work categories of (201) magazine’s 2025 Best of Bergen Community’s Choice Awards.
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Paramus NJ, a new luxury apartment complex, Vermella Paramus, is set to open by the end of the year, bringing 260 upscale apartments to From Road, next to the Paramus Park Mall. The development, led by Carlstadt-based Russo Development, is part of a growing trend of building residential communities near shopping centers.
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Paramus NJ, a devastating house fire broke out early Monday morning on Harrison Street in Paramus, leaving a family of five displaced and a home completely destroyed, officials confirmed.
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Paramus NJ, the North Jersey Regional Spelling Bee returns for its 90th annual competition on Tuesday, March 12, 2025, at the Bergen Community College Moses Center in Paramus, NJ. This historic event has been a cherished tradition since 1935, bringing together the region’s top young spellers for a chance to shine on the national stage.
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Paramus, NJ, tensions flared over the weekend as protesters gathered outside the Tesla dealership on Route 17, calling for change amid growing opposition to CEO Elon Musk’s political affiliations. The demonstration was part of a broader movement against Musk’s involvement in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has drawn sharp criticism from environmental and labor activists.
Continue reading ‘Drain the Swamp’ Resonates with Voters but Protests Against Tesla Grow
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza disputed the Northjersey.coms list of “10 towns have the lowest property taxes per year in Bergen County”.
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Paramus NJ, a dramatic police chase unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, February 26, after a male-female duo allegedly committed a theft at Target in the Bergen Town Center, Paramus. The male suspect was captured following a foot pursuit near the Paramus-Oradell border, while the female suspect was apprehended at the scene of a related car crash.
Continue reading Suspect Captured After Dramatic Foot Pursuit in Paramus Target Theft Case
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Paramus NJ, a Mercedes-Benz SUV crashed head-on into a UPS Store and an adjacent business in the 500 block of Route 17 North in Paramus, NJ, early Monday afternoon (February 24).
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Get ready to run, walk, or race through Garden State Plaza in an unforgettable indoor 5K! For the first time ever, GSP will transform into a closed-course race track, giving runners a rare opportunity to navigate the mall while the stores are closed.
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Paramus NJ, the Bergen Town Center in Paramus, NJ, is set to undergo a major transformation, with a $25 million land sale paving the way for a large-scale housing development. This move is part of a growing trend where shopping malls integrate residential spaces to adapt to shifting consumer behaviors and online retail competition.
Continue reading Bergen Town Center Sells Parcel for $25M as Mall Housing Trend Grows in Paramus
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Paramus NJ, a 90-year-old driver crashed his brand-new black Audi sedan completely through the attached garage of a single-family home in Paramus on Tuesday afternoon, February 18. Despite the severity of the crash, the driver declined medical assistance at the scene.
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Paramus NJ, a high-speed police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended early yesterday morning with five Newark teens, aged 14 to 19, now facing multiple charges.
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Paramus NJ, on your mark, get set… shop! Lidl US is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest store at 651 RT-17, Paramus, NJ 07652 .The Grand Opening event held on February 12th was attended by Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, Councilmember Rizzo and Councilman Ace Antonio.
Continue reading Lidl Opens New Paramus, NJ Location with Grand Celebration!
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Paramus NJ, a Ridgefield Park man is facing terroristic threats and criminal mischief charges after allegedly attacking another vehicle with a baseball bat during a road rage incident on Route 17, police said.
Continue reading Tesla Driver Charged After Baseball Bat Road Rage Incident on Route 17
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Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center cut the ribbon for its new Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Acute Partial Hospitalization Program.
