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🌱 Patch AM: How a former Sears is becoming Paramus’s next big attraction

And on the Paramus Patch calendar - North Jersey Card Show

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Hi Paramus! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Sears is becoming Paramus's next big attraction
  • Paramus shoplifting spree ends in crash and quick arrests
  • Band's chaotic AI flyer needs Paramus fixed by tomorrow—can you help?

Also on today's calendar: North Jersey Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 59,000-Square-Foot Indoor Adventure Park Coming to Former Sears Property in Paramus (jerseydigs.com) — A massive 59,000-square-foot NRG Adventure Park is slated to open above Stew Leonard's at Paramus Park by 2027, transforming part of the former Sears space. For Paramus residents, this means a new family-friendly destination, more foot traffic at the mall, and continued redevelopment along Route 17 and the Garden State Parkway corridor.
   

2. Paramus Mall Thefts End In Crash Near Oradell Animal Hospital, Pursuit: Cops (dailyvoice.com) — Paramus shoppers and commuters may have noticed a heavy police presence Friday after two women allegedly stole more than $1,600 in clothing from Lululemon and SKIMS, then fled in a Mercedes that nearly hit an officer. The car crashed near Oradell Animal Hospital, and Paramus officers quickly arrested both suspects, recovering the merchandise and charging them with assault, theft, and related offenses.
   

3. Wanted: Graphic Designer to Fix Our AI-Generated Show Flyer (thehardtimes.net) — A touring band is scrambling to hire a graphic designer after their AI-generated show flyer botched key details, including mislabeling a tour stop that should read Paramus. They need the corrected design by tomorrow to fix everything from distorted band members and wrong band name to mismatched fonts, offering either $40 or drink tickets for the rush job.
   

4. Don Bosco Prep Football Defeats Paramus Catholic, Schoen Defeats Snee in Mini-Giants Bowl (onnj.com) — Paramus football fans saw Paramus Catholic fall 35–9 to top-ranked Don Bosco Prep in a Friday night matchup played in town. The game doubled as a "mini-Giants bowl," pitting sons of Giants GM Joe Schoen and former lineman Chris Snee against each other, while Paramus Catholic looks to regroup after struggling to contain Don Bosco's dominant run game.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on Mackay Ave...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Mackay Ave reported at 8:08 AM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on River Rd reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on River Rd reported at 9:56 AM. "Ambulance on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Full Time Team Member in Paramus. Apply here.
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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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