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Hello again Paramus! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where do Paramus malls rank in New Jersey’s 2025 mall comeback?
  • How long will Paramus’ Macy’s keep anchoring Garden State Plaza?

Also on today's calendar: Redefining Retirement: Understanding Home equity, options for retirement security and 4 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Monday: Partly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 33, low: 25.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Are New Jersey malls really dead in 2025? A Jersey kid goes back inside (nj1015.com) — For Paramus shoppers wondering about their go-to malls, Westfield Garden State Plaza ranks among New Jersey’s elite centers, while Bergen Town Center and Paramus Park land in the solid mid-tier. The piece argues malls aren’t dead yet, highlighting how Paramus’ retail hubs survive by evolving with entertainment, high-end stores, and strong regional draw.
   

• Why your mom's weekly trip to Boscov's may be saving N.J.'s struggling malls (nj.com subscription) — Paramus gets a key mention as Macy’s at Westfield Garden State Plaza is highlighted as one of the New Jersey department stores that’s staying put while many malls struggle or redevelop. The piece explores how anchors like Boscov’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, and Bloomingdale’s are adapting, leaning on loyal older shoppers and new experiences to survive even as traditional enclosed malls fade or transform.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 15
  • No Drills - Biomed Lab
    Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan , 140 Central Ave , Westwood
    7:55 am
  • Sensory Free Play
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
    10:00 am
  • ADULT Senior Book Club
    Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room C,
    1:00 pm
  • Scrabble Club - Afternoon
    Meeting Room Wallington - , Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
    2:00 pm
  • Kids Craft: Polar Bear
    Cresskill Public Library , Cresskill - Program Room , Cresskill
    3:15 pm
  • Crafternoon
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
    3:30 pm
  • ESL Conversation Class
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Meeting Room,
    4:00 pm
  • English Conversation Group
    Conference Room, Lodi Memorial Library Lodi -
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello Neighbours,
    Trying to shop for a new health insurance plan in Bergen County. Anyone has Oscar health insurance plan here? What do you think about them? (Nextdoor Parkway 165)
  • Crate & Barrel posted a job opening for Seasonal Replenishment Associate in Paramus. Apply here.
  • Uniqlo Co., Ltd. posted a job opening for Visual Associate in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Which Bergen County Schools Have Delays Or Closures Due To Snow? Check Below (patch.com)

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  • Glen Rock School Nurse Who Learned She Had Cancer While Pregnant Dies, 40 (dailyvoice.com)

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