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Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles

Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…

Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…

Elks taking part in Rita’s fundraiser later this month

The North-Central District of the Elks host a fundraiser July 25 and 26 at Rita’s Italian…

Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…

Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home

Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…

KPD: Woman who made 40 calls to a crime witness, threatening to kill her, nabbed by detectives

A woman who called in death threats to a witness to a serious juvenile crime is…

Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny

Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…

Attorney General alarmed by ‘White Supremacy’ report’s findings

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced July 10 the…

Fire Prevention Week 2023 will focus on safer cooking habits

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100…

NA & Bergen County concert series continues later this month

The brand-new bandshell at Riverside County Park will be filled with good music and fun this…

Kearny could have new mayor tonight

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LETTER — Manley: No one is suited to be mayor more than Doyle

To the Editor: As a former employee of the town and the shop steward of the…

Nutley completes 10th Junior Police Academy to rave reviews

For the last decade, the Nutley Police Department has hosted scores of fifth- through eighth-graders each…

Kearny raises Peruvian Flag earlier this weekend

The Town of Kearny raised the Peruvian Flag on July 8 in anticipation of Peruvian Independence…

Harrison schools taking part in free federal summer lunch program

Harrison Public Schools are again participating in the Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded endeavor…

1&9 north between Kearny and Newark scheduled for weekend closure

All lanes on Route 1&9 Truck northbound between Newark and Kearny will be closed and detoured…

After nearly 80 years of waiting, Nutley World War II hero’s remains are coming home next week

A fallen Nutley resident who was a U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and whose remains took decades…

LETTER — Dolan: If you want something done, call Carol Jean Doyle

To the Editor: Having known Carol Jean Doyle for many years, I would like to let…

Franklin School in Kearny names 4th MP honor students

Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, presents the school’s fourth marking period honor students: 2022-2023…

Two rising KHS seniors attend Girl’s Career Institute at Rutgers

The Woman’s Club of Arlington has a long history of sponsoring outstanding high school female juniors…

Sights of Kearny’s July 4 celebration, thanks to Barbara Goldberg

All photos were taken by Barbara B. Goldberg, whom we thank today, as always. Enjoy!

4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…

Lyndhurst PD: Several arrests made in recent cases, including ID fraud at Citizens Bank

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Lyndhurst Police Department and it’s all yielded…

LETTER — Rodrigues: What is the purpose of having a council president and a deputy mayor if not to handle these times?

To the Editor: I am truly baffled by the process of selecting a new mayor. If…

COMMENTARY — Santos leaves legacy that will be hard to surpass

In 1998, the campaign I was working with said it needed a candidate to run against…

Kearny senior citizens enjoy cruise around Manhattan

Late last week, scores of Kearny senior citizens were treated to a cruise around New York…

HCCC graduates first 19 in nursing ‘Pay it Forward’ program

Nursing is one of the most in-demand careers in the United States, but obtaining a college…

Belleville Historical Society restores Bloomfield cemetery monument

Melham & Co. have a huge summer planned for Belleville

A summer that is full of free family-friendly fun will begin with a bang in town.…