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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Paramus succeed in forcing American Dream to close on Sundays?
  • How two Paramus officers turned a ticket into a teachable moment
  • When can you walk through Paramus’ glowing zoo lantern trail?

Also on today's calendar: Learn your risk for heart attack and stroke - Angioscreen and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", temps: high: 28, low: 24.
  • Saturday: A bit of morning snow; cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. American Dream, NJ officials ask judge to toss Blue Laws lawsuit (northjersey.com) — Paramus officials are pressing a lawsuit to force the American Dream mall to follow Bergen County’s Sunday Blue Laws, arguing the borough is harmed when the state-owned complex stays fully open. Mall and state lawyers now want a judge to dismiss the case, with key court arguments set for early January that could impact shopping patterns at Paramus-area malls.
   

2. Students Thank Paramus Officers Who Shoveled Snow for an Elderly Resident (tapinto.net) — Paramus students are celebrating two borough police officers who quietly shoveled snow for an elderly resident instead of issuing a summons under the town’s sidewalk ordinance. East Brook Middle Schoolers wrote a heartfelt thank-you letter, praising the officers’ compassion and commitment to keeping Paramus neighbors safe in frigid 24-degree weather.
   

3. Where To See Holiday Light Shows In New Jersey (2025 Guide) (njurbannews.com) — Families in Paramus can stroll through the Let It Glow lantern experience at the Bergen County Zoo this holiday season, with illuminated animals and giant light sculptures on select evenings through January 11. The guide also rounds up other major light shows across North, Central, and South Jersey, giving you options for festive road trips if you’re up for a drive.
   

4. Here's What Happened In Trenton On Thursday (insidernj.com) — State lawmakers in Trenton advanced a long list of nominations and bills, including confirming Superior Court Judge Jaclyn Medina of Paramus. The session covered judicial appointments, tax and education measures, public safety changes, and new health and housing initiatives. These statewide decisions could eventually influence courts, schools, and services that Paramus residents rely on.
   

5. We asked North Jersey churches what they're preaching this Christmas (northjersey.com) — A Paramus Lutheran pastor at Church of the Savior is centering his Christmas message on how God comes to the weak, forgotten, and marginalized, urging his largely comfortable congregation to recognize their privilege and care for others. His reflections appear alongside sermons from other North Jersey clergy, all grappling with themes of fear, immigration, and hope in 2025’s uncertain climate.
   

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