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Blizzard Halts NJ's Largest St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the largest St. Patrick's Day in New Jersey, has been canceled due to this week's blizzard, organizers announced on social media Tuesday, Feb. 24.
The parade was set for Sunday, March 1.
Organizers said they hope to reschedule for another date in coordination with Belmar and Lake Como, depending on logistics, safety and financial issues.
The update, shared just days before the parade, quickly drew reaction online, with more than 140 reactions and over 120 shares within hours.
Despite the cancellation, the annual Investiture Mass for the …
Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge
Massive road closures, fencing, and stepped-up police patrols are coming to DC and Arlington ahead of the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade and President Donald Trump’s birthday celebration, officials say.
The United States Army’s parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, in Washington, DC, leading to massive security upgrades from local, state, and federal authorities.
The Department of Homeland Security has designated the parade a National Special Security Event, or NSSE, a classification based on the event’s significance, size, and attendees.
“The Secret Service, along with our state, local…
David Wolfson, Who For 52 Years Helped Keep Paramus Moving, Dies At 73
You may not have known his name—but if you’ve ever driven through Paramus, David Wolfson likely had a hand in getting you there safely.
Dave, a longtime employee in the Paramus Police Department’s Traffic Maintenance Division and Special Police Unit, died on Tuesday, April 1, just one week after celebrating his 73rd birthday.
For more than five decades, Dave worked behind the scenes to maintain traffic signs, paint street lines, and repair traffic lights across the borough. He joined the department on Oct. 1, 1973, and remained a dedicated part of the team until his passing.
"Dave was the …
