🌱 Patch AM: Which Paramus veteran was honored at this packed medal ceremony?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Paramus veteran was honored at this packed medal ceremony?
• Still have chest pain after normal tests? See what Valley now offers.
• How did a game at Paramus Catholic launch this star's rise?

Also on today's calendar: Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 57 North Jersey Veterans Presented With Service Medals in Paramus (tapinto.net) — Paramus residents just hosted a major recognition ceremony at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home, where 57 North Jersey veterans received New Jersey State Service Medals for their service. Local, county, state, and federal officials attended, and Paramus resident Librado Lombana was among those honored for his Army engineering work overseas in the 1960s.
   

• The Valley Hospital Offers Advanced Testing for Unexplained Chest Pain (tapinto.net) — Residents who still struggle with chest pain despite normal heart tests can now access advanced invasive coronary function testing at The Valley Hospital in Paramus. The new procedure helps diagnose angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries and tailors treatment, especially for women and younger patients. Talk with your cardiologist if persistent symptoms are affecting you.
   

• North Jersey Male Athlete of the Week stepping into the spotlight (northjersey.com) — North Jersey football fans may recall Paramus Catholic being part of running back Ca'Si Thomas's early varsity journey, as his first North Jersey game was a one-point loss there. Now starring at Don Bosco Prep, Thomas just exploded for four touchdowns and 270 yards, earning North Jersey Male Athlete of the Week honors.
   

📸 Around Paramus

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paramus

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am
Monday September 28
• Register in advance: 8 weeks Children's Yoga Class "Little Stars Yoga" →
  Lyncrest Elementary School, 9-04 Morlot Ave, Fair Lawn
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Mike Clark Trio →
  brvshcul7ur3, 482 Cedar Ln, Teaneck
  8:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - Borough Officed Closed →
  Paramus Borough, NJ Calendar Paramus, NJ 07652
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Historic Preservation Commission →
  Paramus Borough, NJ Calendar, Carlough Drive, Paramus
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Andrew Wagner Trio →
  brvshcul7ur3, 482 Cedar Ln, Teaneck
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Volunteer this Fall →
  Zoom
  10:30 am
Friday September 18
• Carnival & Food Fest →
  The Church of Saint Anne, 15-05 St Anne St, Fair Lawn
  6:00 pm
• Zheng Zeju Band →
  brvshcul7ur3, 482 Cedar Ln, Teaneck
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival →
  Overpeck County Park Amphitheater, Ridgefield Park
  9:00 am
• International Food Night →
  Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, 50 W Midland Ave, Paramus
  6:00 pm
• Peter McCann Quartet →
  brvshcul7ur3, 482 Cedar Ln, Teaneck
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fox Restaurant Concepts posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Paramus. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandise Associate Bergen Town Center in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Video From New Milford Swim Club Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation (dailyvoice.com)

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• Every North Jersey player on a FBS college football roster in 2026 (northjersey.com)
• Saigon Bistro is Opening a New Bergen County Location in Northvale, NJ (thelocalgirl.com)

Glen Rock

• North Jersey high school football scoreboard: Week 1 (northjersey.com)

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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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