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In today's newsletter:

  • Lantern-lit nights keep holiday magic alive at Paramus zoo
  • How a baby stroller became a disguise in a Paramus shoplifting
  • Which 2026 title runs could feature Paramus athletes and teams?

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Morning flurries; breezy, temps: high: 29, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 29 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Holiday Fun Isn't Over In Bergen County: 'Let It Glow' Lantern Show Continues (patch.com) — Holiday fun is still going strong in Paramus as the Bergen County Zoo’s “Let It Glow” lantern spectacular continues for two more weekends, even after Winter Wonderland wraps up. Families can stroll among more than 40 animal-themed lanterns, enjoy a train ride, and warm up by fire pits with s’mores kits, including kosher options at the gift shop.
   

2. Woman Used Baby Stroller To Steal Nearly $2K In Clothing From Garden State Plaza (dailyvoice.com) — Police say a woman used a baby stroller to hide nearly $2,000 in clothing stolen from Lululemon and Alo Yoga at Paramus’ Westfield Garden State Plaza. Paramus detectives and mall security stopped her near Door 5, recovered the merchandise, and charged her with third-degree receiving stolen property and possession of burglary tools before she was taken to Bergen County Jail.
   

3. 26 North Jersey high school sports predictions for 2026 (northjersey.com) — Paramus gets some exciting shout-outs in these bold 2026 North Jersey sports predictions, including a dominant girls wrestling squad and Paramus Catholic’s success on the mat and gridiron. The piece forecasts county and state titles, standout athletes, and even a World Cup final at MetLife, giving local fans plenty to watch for next year.
   

4. Tolls, fares and even bike share rates increasing in 2026 — here's what you'll pay (nj.com subscription) — Drivers using the Garden State Parkway ramps in Paramus will see small toll increases starting Jan. 5, with cash rates rising from 85 to 87 cents and E‑ZPass from 76 to 78 cents. The hikes are part of broader 2026 increases on the Turnpike, Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway, Port Authority crossings, and some Delaware River bridges, plus higher CitiBike rates in nearby cities.
   

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