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Paramus NJ, as Paramus High School’s Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, a powerful new tradition is emerging — one rooted in resilience, remembrance, and community. On Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, students led a Day of Service and Student Choice event to honor those affected by the tragic 2018 school bus crash that forever changed their lives.
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Paramus NJ, a serious crash between a Paramus Police Department Emergency Services Unit (ESU) utility truck and a masonry dump truck shut down a section of Farview Avenue Thursday morning and sent both drivers to local hospitals with injuries.
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Paramus NJ, Popular home goods and international foods retailer World Market is officially coming to Bergen County, with its newest location set to open at Bergen Town Center on May 1.
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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Police Department is actively searching for Vincenzo Vacante, a 30-year-old Saddle Brook man who was reported missing and may be armed, authorities announced.
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Paramus NJ, in what’s quickly becoming one of the most polarizing stories in tech and finance, a growing grassroots-style movement calling itself “Tesla Takedown” has staged hundreds of protests across the U.S. in the past two months. While the group claims to be resisting Elon Musk’s political influence and perceived corporate overreach, a closer look reveals signs of a coordinated financial campaign with motives far beyond activism.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus School District is taking a serious stand against chronic absenteeism, after reporting a 14.2% absentee rate for the 2023-2024 school year—well above the 10% threshold that defines chronic absenteeism. According to Assistant Superintendent Timothy Donohue, the district has implemented a comprehensive plan to reverse this trend.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Planning Board has officially canceled its Thursday, April 17, 2025 meeting, as Costco Wholesale Corporation, the featured applicant, has adjourned its appearance to July 17, 2025.
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its move to Paramus, New Jersey, which took place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a celebratory event for staff and distinguished guests.
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Paramus NJ, quick action by the Paramus Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) helped restore traffic flow after a serious rollover crash closed all southbound lanes of Route 17 near Route 4 on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17.
Continue reading Emergency Services Unit Reopens Route 17 in Paramus After Rollover Crash
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Paramus NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark has announced that Visitation Academy, a long-standing Catholic elementary school in Paramus, will permanently close its doors at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year due to declining enrollment and financial challenges.
Continue reading Visitation Academy in Paramus to Permanently Close After 2024-2025 School Year
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Paramus NJ, a 49-year-old man has been charged with assault and child endangerment after a violent incident involving a young girl at the Bergen Town Center Mall in Paramus, New Jersey, according to local authorities.
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Paramus NJ, a heavy police presence descended on the Floor & Decor store at 50 A&S Drive on Saturday evening following multiple 911 calls reporting a physical altercation in progress inside the store.
According to the Paramus Police Department, patrol units responded swiftly and in force to the scene shortly after the calls came in. Witnesses reported an active fight involving injuries, prompting the dispatch of two ambulances as a precautionary measure.
Continue reading Police Respond to Reported Fight at Floor & Decor Store in Paramus
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Paramus NJ, a landscaper’s Ford pickup truck struck the rear side of an Amazon delivery van before crashing into a utility pole and tree early Friday afternoon on Haase Avenue, near Farview Avenue. The incident resulted in traffic delays and a response from multiple emergency and utility crews.
Continue reading Paramus Crash: Landscaper’s Truck Hits Amazon Van, Slams Into Pole on Haase Avenue
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Paramus NJ, More than two months after first raising concerns, Paramus officials are still preparing a potential lawsuit against the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, alleging violations of Bergen County’s long-standing blue laws that prohibit most Sunday retail sales.
Continue reading Paramus Prepares Legal Action Against American Dream Mall Over Sunday Operations
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Paramus NJ, Valley Health System, a leading healthcare provider in Bergen and Passaic counties, celebrated a transformative year in 2024 — marked by growth, innovation, and a renewed commitment to comprehensive patient care.
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