Paramus News

Two of the programs the Bergen County Special Services School District runs at its Rockleigh campus could be coming to the site of the Bergen County juvenile detention center in Paramus, officials say.

Most New Jersey CEOs think the state is only a fair place to do business, according to a poll from the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy .

An altercation in the Garden State Plaza food court led to an 18-year-old Fair Lawn male suffering minor injuries and an Elmwood Park man being arrested on charges of assault and resisting arrest, according to the Paramus Police Department.

Bold splashes of neon are a fun and easy trend to play with this summer. Brandy and Monica team up on June's Ebony magazine and are shot in exciting and hot neon clothing and acessories.A Take cues from these grown up 90's stars and mix in some bright new pieces that will add some electricity to your wardrobe as the weather heats up! Nail Polish ... (more)

On Monday, June 18th, 6:30 p.m., Chakra Restaurant , Paramus, New Jersey, will host another in its popular series of wine dinners.

It seems like an easy rule to follow: Separate recyclables from trash. But the recycling rate has dropped over the last decade in Bergen County, a noticeable trend in Paramus as well, Public Works Superintendent Guy Picone said.

Jaime Truscio of Wayne wipes away sweat while working to clear an area to build a handicap-access ramp at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Walnut Street in Ridgewood.

Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing retail chain, is looking to aggressively grow this year.

Welcome back to "Readers' Choice," where each week readers vote on their favorite local business within a Patch-selected category.

Paramus celebrated Memorial Day Monday with a parade that went up Forest Avenue before coming down Midland Avenue and culminating in a ceremony at Memorial Elementary School .A "It is we here who are the extended family of all who served and are serving," Jim Sullivan, commander of the Catholic War Veterans, said.

Van Saun Park 216 Forest Ave. Paramus 262-3771; co.bergen.nj.us/bcparks/zoo.aspx Hours: Every day 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: Residents, adults, $4; children 3-14, $2; seniors and disabled, $1. Nonresidents, adults, $8; children 3-14, $5; seniors and disabled, $2. All children under 3, free; all active military, free.

Welcome back to "Readers' Choice," where you can vote on your favorite local business in Paramus in a category presented each week.

A butterfly lands on Maya Mackiewicz, left, of Teaneck, as her sister Kelly, 6, looks on at the 'World of Butterfly' exhibit at the Bergen County zoo in Paramus.

A butterfly lands on Maya Mackiewicz, left, of Teaneck, as her sister Kelly, 6, looks on at the 'World of Butterfly' exhibit at the Bergen County zoo in Paramus.

Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus will come alive on Thursday, May 31 as the space transforms into a playground of excitement for the return of the Ninth Annual North Jersey DARE Carnival running until June 10, 2012.. "DARE is pleased to bring the North Jersey Carnival back to its home grounds at Westfield for all of North Jersey to enjoy," ... (more)

Chance at Life Cat RescueA is atA PetSmart A from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. This week they are showing four cats who are up for adoption.

The 5,000-square-foot walkthrough exhibit will allow visitors to see up to 1,000 butterflies from 24 species.

Bergman Real Estate Group, a privately owned real estate investment firm that owns and manages office properties throughout New Jersey, today announced that five buildings in its portfolio have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's EnergyStar certification.

U.S. Navy SEALs rappelled down from helicopters onto the football fields at Hackensack High School and Eastbrook Middle School in Paramus in Fleet Week demonstrations.

Veterans Dominick Barbera , Ronald Weiser, Joe Brooks, Zareh Beylerian and Al Gunderson salute the flag during a ceremony at West Brook Middle School.