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Good day Paramus! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Paramus’ Bergen New Bridge rank among America’s safest hospitals?
  • Which beloved Paramus mall spot quietly vanished after less than a year?
  • North Jersey communities remember Nutley dad with career ties to Paramus

Also on today's calendar: Virtual Open House at Berkeley College and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Paramusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Paramusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 45 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, temps: high: 55, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 NJ hospitals earn Leapfrog Top Hospital awards (updated) (njbiz.com) — Paramus’ own Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has been named a 2025 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital, marking its fifth straight year earning this elite patient-safety honor. The award places the Paramus facility among just 156 hospitals nationwide recognized for top performance, alongside six other New Jersey hospitals in both teaching and general categories.
   

• Many iconic, beloved North Jersey businesses closed in 2025. See list (northjersey.com) — Paramus shoppers were hit this year when Pinstripes abruptly closed its short-lived location at Westfield Garden State Plaza, part of a wider wave of retail and restaurant shutdowns. The story details how inflation, tariffs, and changing shopping habits helped drive closures of beloved North Jersey diners, bars, and shops across multiple towns. It also notes broader national trends in store shutdowns and online spending.
   

• Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53 (dailyvoice.com) — A Nutley father with deep roots in Lyndhurst is being remembered for his honesty in auto sales and later work as a mortgage analyst for Wells Fargo in Paramus. Friends and family recall his love of cars, motorcycles, and his supportive nature, especially toward his children and brothers. His life connected several North Jersey communities that many Paramus residents know well.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for snow removal services for small office in Hasbrouck heights.
    Will have to meet at my office to discuss what has to be done. Serious inquiries only!! My cell phone number is (646) 260-1718. (Nextdoor West Paramus)
  • I have old radio, tuner, cd, vcr and speakers;
    it needs to be connected. Need someone with experience to make reconnect all the wires. It would be an hour and I only willing to give $100 if all… (Nextdoor Bergen Town Center)
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - CSA/Carts Clerk (Glass NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $15.49/hr in Paramus. Apply here.
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oradell

  • Four-Star Offensive Playmaker Legend Bey Announces He Will Sign with Ohio State After Securing Release from Scholarship Agreement with Tennessee (elevenwarriors.com)

New Milford

  • New Milford YMCA Program Center Welcomes Four New Members to Manager Board (tapinto.net)
  • Fall nominees for 2026 HSS North Jersey High School Sports Awards (northjersey.com)

Glen Rock

Ok Paramus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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