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Greetings Paramus! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's replacing Sears at Paramus Park's upper level.
  • Why did Paramus runners race through waist-deep floodwater?
  • How close is Paramus to finally getting its own Costco?

Also on today's calendar: Carnival & Food Fest and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Sun and clouds; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Adventures await as Paramus Park mall unveils tenant for Sears spot (northjersey.com) — A large indoor adventure park is coming to Paramus Park mall, filling the former Sears space with trampolines, ninja courses, zip lines, and party facilities. The 59,000-square-foot NRG center will sit above Stew Leonard's and aims to strengthen the mall's role as a family destination, joining other nearby entertainment options in Paramus and East Rutherford.
   

2. Flash flooding sends New Jersey half marathon runners through waist-deep water as 250 still finish (thecooldown.com) — Paramus runners pushed through waist-deep floodwater during a local half marathon after heavy rains dumped 4–5 inches on the area and organizers chose not to cancel, only delaying the start. About 250 people still finished, but commenters questioned the safety and liability of holding the race amid flash flood warnings, raising concerns about how future events should respond to extreme weather.
   

3. Costco is Around the Corner, Paramus: Latest Update (tapinto.net) — Costco has officially submitted building permit applications for its long-awaited Paramus store on Route 17 South, moving the project into its next review phase. Plans call for redeveloping the former Kmart and Stop & Shop site with hundreds of parking spaces, multiple access points, and a Tire Center, while complying with Paramus Blue Laws and operating without a gas station.
   

4. Scans Pointed to a Rare Artery Syndrome, but a Nearly 4-Inch Hairball Was Hiding in a 7-Year-Old's Stomach (medicaldaily.com) — Doctors at The Valley Hospital and Valley Medical Group in Paramus treated a 7-year-old local girl whose severe stomach symptoms turned out to be a large hairball, not the rare artery syndrome scans suggested. Their published case highlights how trichobezoars can fool imaging, why endoscopy is crucial, and what warning signs parents should watch for in children who may chew or swallow hair.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Varsity Prep Announces Fall After-School Enrichment Programs at Gibbs and Berkley Elementary School
    Enrichment Programs begin September 22; Pop-Up Camp Day scheduled for September 21 school closure... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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  • Good morning!
    Does anyone else prefer a quiet morning at home before starting the day? (Nextdoor N Fairview Ave)
  • Fogo de Cho posted a job opening for Server in Paramus. Apply here.
  • The Capital Grille posted a job opening for Food Runner in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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