On Saturday, April 22, members of Kearny UNICO conducted a food drive as part of UNICO…
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7-year-old boy 1 of 2 shot in killed in Newark last night; possible suspect also shot and killed by police: ECPO
A 7-year-old is one of two people who were shot and killed last night at…
Auteri: Man who collapsed after cardiac incident at Bergen County Park North had no ID on him
The Lyndhurst Police Department needs the public’s help identifying a man they say was jogging in…
DA Bragg: Kearny man one of several named in New York City construction-fraud indictment
Marcus Pinheiro, 65, of Kearny, was named in the indictment
Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…
KPD: 13-year-old scooter rider blew red light, was struck by Highlander
A 13-year-old boy was stuck by a Toyota Highlander near Davis and Oakwood avenues Tuesday, May…
Obituaries for May 3, 2023
Eric Carlen Eric Carlen, 32, died at home on April 26, 2023. He was a lifelong…
ALERT — 2 from Lyndhurst killed in one-vehicle crash in Wayne: WABC
Two Lyndhurst residents — one an adult, the other a boy — were killed in a…
NA’s Charowsky recognized by Knights as CERT Volunteer of the Year
David Charowsky, of North Arlington, was recently honored with a Community Shields Award by the Knight…
NAHS jumps 49 places into Top 100 schools in Jersey
North Arlington High School has cracked the Top 100 schools in New Jersey, having jumped 49…
Obituary — George McKenna, of Harrison, dies aged 81
George J. McKenna, 81, of Harrison, died peacefully Thursday April 27, 2023. The funeral will be…
Avoid the Pulaski Skyway next two weekends — it will be closed in both directions
The Pulaski Skyway will be fully closed — in all directions — the next two weekends,…
Pronti, NA planting 55 new trees
North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti loves trees — so much so he’s planting 55 new…
NA Knights hosting pasta dinner next month
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an Italian Dinner Night of pasta, meatballs, chicken…
Pronti says North Arlington has seen significant drop in crime rates
Statement from North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti, April 26, 2023: “I am pleased to announce…
Fatima Statue on global pilgrimage will be displayed in several local archdiocesan churches
More than a dozen parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark will host a Pilgrim Statue…
KUEZ yard sale set for first weekend in May
The KUEZ town-wide yard and sidewalk sale is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and…
Upcoming Hidden in Plain Sight at Kearny High is a must see for local adults
It could be in an Altoids can. It could be inside a sock. It could be…
Catch Christian band Array of Hope in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Council 2396 sponsors an evening of music by Array of Hope Saturday,…
WHATCo auditions for Shakespearean performances set for May 1
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater, in association with the Hackensack…
KPD Officer Josh Lopez saves choking baby
On April 14 at 8:52 p.m., Officer Josh Lopez, fresh from CPR recertification training, responded to…
North Arlington recognized with safety award for sixth-consecutive year
The Borough of North Arlington is once again being honored with the Victor M. Gardella Memorial…
Bergen County Police Academy seeks accreditation maintenance
The annual web-based assessment of the Bergen County Police Academy, in preparation for maintaining national re-accreditation,…
Arrest made in Easter robbery of Nutley Dunkin, including 1 from East Newark
The Nutley Police Department has made an arrest in the Easter-morning robbery of the Washington Avenue…
Overnight closures expected tonight in Jersey City on 1&9
The ramp from Route 1&9 southbound/Tonnele Avenue to Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge and Route 1&9 Truck southbound…
In Harrison, spending rises while taxes remain stable — again
Overall spending is going up but taxes are going down. That, in short, is the story…
Obituaries for April 19, 2023
Librada Guadalupe Agudo Librada Guadalupe Agudo, of Harrison, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on…
Local man, 45, dies after motorcycle collision, KPD says
Tragedy struck last weekend when a man riding a motorcycle was struck and killed by a…
On baseball Opening Day, Belleville dedicates upgraded track while honoring late athletic legend
For residents of Belleville, Saturday morning, April 15, was a time to celebrate the young athletes…
Catch Kearny’s Podiatrist John Branwell & others in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
17 The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” by…