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What's up Paramus! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s been decided for Paramus High School’s 2026 junior prom night?
  • How will Paramus malls and Route 17 transform starting next year?
  • How did Paramus’ 175-pounder fare at the Sam Cali Invitational?

Also on today's calendar: Learn your risk for heart attack and stroke - Angioscreen and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: A bit of ice in the afternoon, with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Monday: A.M. rain; windy in the p.m., temps: high: 48, low: 27.
  • Tuesday: Windy and colder, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paramus Reveals PHS Junior Prom Plans (tapinto.net) — Paramus parents and students can now mark their calendars: the Board of Education has approved the PHS Junior Prom for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Biagio’s & The Terrace in Paramus from 7–11 p.m. The contract allows for postponement in case of bad weather or school conflicts, and questions can be directed to organizer Lisa Napolitano.
   

• From high rises to TopGolf, North Jersey projects to watch in 2026 (northjersey.com) — Paramus readers face big changes around the malls in 2026, with housing rising at Garden State Plaza, new mixed-use Vermella Paramus apartments by Paramus Park, and more units planned at Bergen Town Center. A new Costco on Route 17 South has planning approval, while other North Jersey towns see major housing, infrastructure, and environmental projects that could affect regional traffic, shopping, and jobs.
   

• 5 wrestlers who stood out on Day 1 of the Sam Cali Invitational (northjersey.com) — A North Jersey wrestler at 175 pounds dominated Day 1 of the Sam Cali Invitational, including a quick first-period pin over Paramus wrestler Logan Rickard. The tournament at Morristown Armory features several standout North Jersey athletes chasing spots in Atlantic City and beyond. Paramus fans can track how their local wrestler responds when action continues in the quarterfinals.
   

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