The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a Jersey City woman…
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DEVELOPING — Body discovered in South Kearny
Police and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the discovery of a dead body in…
Belleville’s schools chief named to prestigious nationwide Leaders to Learn From list
Richard Tomko, the superintendent of Belleville’s Public Schools, has been the recipient of many honors…
Nutley Library closing for about a month for necessary repairs
A planned construction project will prompt the temporary closing of the Nutley Public Library from Feb.…
HCCC hosting national symposium on higher education
A year ago, the Hudson County Community College Center for Teaching, Learning and Innovation presented a…
St. Stephen’s marks ‘Four Chaplains’ 80th anniversary
Unfathomably, it’s been 80 years since the immortal Four Chaplains lost their lives. And as is…
NA Knights hosting two fundraisers
Knights hosting ‘Shrove Tuesday’ sit-down or take-away dinner The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor…
Pronti: Many NA residents have not yet filed for ANCHOR rebate
Many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the ANCHOR program, with…
SAL 105 sends $1K in Girl Scout cookies to vets near and far
American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 made life a…
Belleville Historical Society celebrates Lunar New Year
Did you know the first Chinese community in this part of the U.S. was not in…
NA administrator Steven LoIacono named President of NJ Municipal Managers Association
North Arlington Borough Administrator Stephen LoIacono has been named President of the New Jersey Municipal Managers…
Lyndhurst PD assigns 2 officers to work in township schools as SROs
The Lyndhurst Police Department has created two new school resource officers to work in township schools…
The Hudson Reporter’s demise is nothing to celebrate. It’s maddening
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, was the day The Hudson Reporter newspapers died. What was once a…
Obituaries for Feb. 1, 2023
Bernadette M. McGrath Bernadette M. McGrath of Harrison died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving…
Block Grant will fund Nutley infrastructure projects
The Township of Nutley has received $180,825 in funding from a Community Development Block Grant for…
ECSO offering reward for information on Bloomfield synagogue vandalism
The Essex County Sheriff is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information that leads to…
Many have not yet applied for ANCHOR rebate, Melham says, but you still have until Feb. 28 to do so
State officials say many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the…
Lyndhurst PD seeking reaccreditation from NJSACOP; residents invited to participate in process
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on…
Joint DHS-Montclair State program will aid law enforcement with human-trafficking cases
The Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT) at Montclair State University and the Department of Homeland Security’s…
DEVELOPING — Police presence on Kearny Avenue this morning, shots were fired by SWAT
There is a police presence this morning at the lower end of Kearny Avenue where police…
Solar panels, installed in most Belleville schools, will $ave on power, teach kids importance of ‘Green’ living
The Belleville School District says it is moving ahead with cutting-edge initiatives to create a cleaner,…
COMMENTARY — A year ago, Pronti’s words rang strong. They still do to this very day …
The tragic loss of Baby Giovanna remained on my mind for days on end after it…
Obituaries for Jan. 25, 2023
Genevieve DeMetro Genevieve DeMetro (nee Kozdron) of Kearny died at home with loving family on Friday,…
Here’s a shocker — Wittpenn Bridge will be closed most of this weekend
Beginning at 6 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21 until 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, NJDOT’s contractor, CCA…
Amateur Radio ‘Winter Field Day’ later this month will demonstrate science, skill and service
Members of the West Hudson Amateur Radio Club (WHARC) will participate in the national Amateur Radio…
HCPO hosting security program for houses of worship
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and…
Harrison Council reorganizes
The Harrison Town Council reorganized Tuesday, Jan. 17. Mayor James A. Fife and Councilmembers Larry Bennett,…
Nutley PD: Woman, 74, reported missing, found dead on her building’s rooftop
Daughter told police she was concerned after not hearing from her mom in a few days…
Obituaries for Jan. 18, 2023
Anne S. Mackinnon Anne S. Mackinnon (nee Austin), 92, of Rutherford, formerly of Kearny, died Jan.…