Hundreds of HCCC who once barely knew English now have 2-year college degrees

A few years ago, many of them barely knew a word of English. Now, they’re achieving…

Honor students recognized at Kearny’s Washington School

Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students have achieved academic honors…

Schuyler School names April Students of the Month

The following are Schuyler School’s Students of the Month for April. Luisa Abarca,  Ian Alava, Cody…

Nutley Public Library joins statewide telehealth program

The Nutley Public Library says it is playing a role in leveling the playing field through NJ…

NA eighth-grader wins Knights’ state spelling bee

There are good spellers — and then there’s Veronica Lopes. The Queen of Peace Knights of…

Cancer League honors Harrison Councilwoman Ellen Mendoza

Obituaries for March 2, 2022

Eva Turner Eva Turner died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, after a brief period in hospice care.…

HCCC commences ‘Hudson Scholars’ program

Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber and his colleagues seem to subscribe to the thinking…

Obituaries for Feb. 2, 2022

Michael G. Pasqua Michael G. Pasqua, of Kinnelon, son of Michael and Emma Pasqua of Kearny,…

Numerous local scholars make dean’s lists across the country

Several local scholars named to Lehigh Dean’s List Numerous local students at Lehigh University in Bethlehem,…

KEARNY’S ETERNAL HERO — FR. JOHN WASHINGTON

By Ron Leir & Kevin A. Canessa Jr. For many years, St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny…

Obituaries for Jan. 19, 2022

Robert Anthony Scheerer Robert Anthony Scheerer, 69, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at University Hospital, Newark,…

Kearny’s Jablonski named to Holy Cross Dean’s List

Nathaniel Jablonski of Kearny, a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep, was named to the College of…

Obituaries for Jan. 12, 2022

Steven W. Burdulis Steven W. Burdulis of Belleville died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Born in Newark,…

DOLAN: Donate $5 or more to Twisted Cats in Betty White’s memory

To the Editor: The Star-Ledger article, “What is the #Betty White Challenge?” was informative to those…