QPHS: We’ve surpassed raising $1M

Despite the daunting task of having to raise at least $1 million in just about four…

PSE&G to upgrade gas facilities in Kearny

Beginning July 5, PSE&G will be working in Kearny to replace approximately 5 miles of aging…

No hate found here … just love

WEST HUDSON — Organizing a peaceful march (or walk) often takes months to prepare. There’s the…

Facing deadline, QPHS gets 2 major gifts

NORTH ARLINGTON — Marking the largest-ever gift to the school, Queen of Peace High School received…

Skimmer found on PNC ATM

NUTLEY — Update June 28 at 2 p.m.: The photo attached to this story is a…

Fatal accident in Walmart lot

KEARNY — A 35-year-old East Orange man was fatally injured Sunday night when he was struck by…

Bridge St. Bridge closed today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bridge St. Bridge will be closed for repairs today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

For QPHS, $250K donation is largest-ever single gift

Marking the largest-ever gift to the school, Queen of Peace High School received a $250,000 commitment…

Secaucus man rescues woman from car she drove into Passaic River in Nutley

NUTLEY — A 30-year-old Secaucus man is being lauded as a hero after he jumped into…

Orlando massacre hits way too close to home

By Kevin Canessa Jr. It was around 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, when I got…

Farmer’s Market returns June 23

KEARNY — The 11th season of the Kearny Farmer’s Market kicks off Thursday, June 23, and…

Obituaries for June 15, 2016

John F. DeVincenzo John F. DeVincenzo died June 3. He was 89. Born in Newark, he…

Jackson St. Bridge will remain closed for tomorrow’s rush

HARRISON — The Jackson St. Bridge, between Harrison and Newark, will remain closed through tomorrow morning’s…

Can QPHS raise $1M by June 30?

NORTH ARLINGTON — It’s going to take a miracle — and some strong long-term planning —…

NPD: Another burglary while resident was home

For the second time in a week, a home here was burgled while the residents were…

Whitehead documents the Kearny FD

By Kevin Canessa Jr. When I was still living in Florida, perhaps two years ago, I…

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Harrison Councilman Victor Villalta dead at 67

HARRISON — Victor B. Villalta, a Democrat who for the most part of the last decade…

Obituaries (June 1, 2016)

Sophie Vaichas Sophie Vaichas (nee Wesolowski) died at home on May 26. She was 98. Born…

Lyndhurst enjoys sensational track season

At Lyndhurst High School, the track and field team has a simple motto that is plastered…

Longtime attorney loses law license

TRENTON – A Belleville attorney has been disbarred by order of the N.J. Supreme Court. On…

NPD: Alert leads to shoplifting arrest

A police investigation of a shoplifting that occurred on May 15 on Franklin Ave. led to…

Obituaries for May 25, 2016

Helen ‘Lynn’ Caputo Helen Caputo, of Kewaunee, Wisc., died Monday, May 9, at home. She was…

KFD fetes its own & others

KEARNY — A man was working for a PSE&G subcontractor in North Arlington and one of…

Opinion: Simply listening could lead to a life saved

By Kevin Canessa Jr. A little more than a week ago, everything changed for one family…

NPD: Drug charges for driving duo

A 17-year-old Nutley boy and a 22-year-old Little Falls man were both arrested on a slew…

Obituaries for 18 May 2016

Kenneth R. Truszkowski Kenneth R. Truszkowski passed away May 11. He was 67. Born in Newark,…

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From the streets of JC to an art show in Kearny

KEARNY — Derek Tunia grew up in a rough neighborhood in Jersey City — it’s commonly…

Man charged with sex crime: BCPO

A 35-year-old married Barnegat man has been arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault and…