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Also, don't miss Volunteer this Fall on the Paramus Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much rain actually fell on Paramus in three hours?
  • How Paramus' 9/11 memorial keeps every victim's name alive
  • What Foodie Week deals are coming to Garden State Plaza restaurants?

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer this Fall and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Jersey rain brings flooding, water rescues Sunday (nj1015.com) — Paramus was among several North Jersey towns hit with more than five inches of rain in just three hours Sunday, contributing to dangerous flash flooding and water rescues nearby. Meteorologists called it a once-in-a-generation event, with a local half-marathon still running through waist-deep water in Saddle River County Park. Officials warn that river levels may keep rising for days.
   

2. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 at Memorial Bearing Every Name (tapinto.net) — In Paramus, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center honored the 25th anniversary of September 11 with its annual remembrance ceremony at a memorial listing every victim's name. Local leaders and community members gathered to reflect on lives lost and the ongoing health impacts on first responders. The memorial remains open year-round as a quiet place for reflection.
   

3. Restaurant week in a mall? Garden State Plaza hosts first Foodie Week (northjersey.com) — Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus is launching its first-ever Foodie Week from Sept. 16–27, offering special deals and prix-fixe menus at 24 mall restaurants. From Chick-fil-A bundles to multi-course meals at Capital Grille and Seasons 52, Paramus diners can sample a wide range of options all under one roof.
   

4. David Muir's replacement reveals horrifying update as ABC viewers beg 'God have mercy' (themirror.com) — Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding along the East Coast left Paramus briefly in the national spotlight, with ABC News showing drenched local streets and runners waist-deep during a half-marathon. The broadcast highlighted dangerous conditions, water rescues, and business disruptions across New Jersey and neighboring states. Viewers later shared prayers and climate concerns on social media.
   

5. Gottheimer meets with North Jersey labor leaders to discuss jobs, costs and workforce issues (wrnjradio.com) — A recent labor roundtable at IBEW Local 164 in Paramus brought U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer together with North Jersey union leaders to talk jobs, rising costs, and AI's impact on workers. They reviewed federal funding for infrastructure, protections for union wages, paid leave proposals, and new efforts to prepare local workers for an AI-driven economy.
   

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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)
  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate- HomeGoods at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus. Apply here.
  • Saks Fifth Avenue posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor - Concierge in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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