Inspiring medalist

BELLEVILLE –  Remember those photos of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps with seven medals around his neck? Well, the young man from Belleville…

Patriots honored by VFW

Kearny’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1302 held its annual awards night Friday, paying tribute to…

They can see clearly now

EAST NEWARK – Many youngsters in East Newark Public School experienced an eye-popping lesson recently. Twenty-one pupils learned that they…

Serving up culinary arts

HARRISON – Starting in September, with a big helping hand from the state and local partners, Harrison High School will…

More promotions for Kearny’s Bravest

  KEARNY –  It may have seemed like déjà vu. Just a few weeks ago, four Kearny firefighters…

KPD: Arrest warrants multiple charges

Sharp-eyed vice detectives patrolling on Schuyler Ave. at 10:30 p.m. last Wednesday, April 29, noticed a passenger in a passing…

2 nabbed in multiple ATM thefts

KEARNY –  On Jan. 24, at about 4:45 a.m., thieves hit Buy Rite Liquors on Harrison Ave. in Kearny,…

Thoughts & Views: Baltimore & memories of unrest in Newark

How will future U.S. history textbooks explain the recent rioting in West Baltimore, I wonder. Can we even expect…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

‘HERE’S WHY I LEFT’ To the editor:  I have read your recent article on Al Gilson, Principal at…

9th graders advancing in NJ LEEP

BELLEVILLE – Six Belleville High School freshmen are taking a giant “leep” forward with their admission into the highly competitive…

NPD asks for help to solve thefts

Nutley PD is appealing to the public for help in solving two separate thefts in the township. The first,…

Charged with DUI, unsecured child

KEARNY – A 28-year-old Perth Amboy woman was arrested April 25 and charged with drunken driving on the Belleville Pike…

Women’s wellness fair at St. Michael’s M.C.

In recognition of National Women’s Health Month, St. Michael’s Medical Center will launch its new Spirit of Women program and…

Flags at half-staff for former official

NORTH ARLINGTON –  Mayor Joseph Bianchi ordered borough flags to be flown at half-staff and black bunting to be…

Kearny’s Muniz enters contest to win specialized van

Read the full story by Jim Hague to find out how you can help Muniz win…