KPD arrest a ‘Panty Plunderer’ at Marshalls for third-consecutive week

On March 27 at 2:32 p.m., Officers John Fearon and Mariana Figueiredo and Sgt. Phil Finch…

UNICO offering scholarships to graduating seniors from Kearny

Applicants may attend public, private or parochial schools

4 NA cops taking part in Police Unity Tour for first time

The North Arlington Police Department will be represented in the Police Unity Tour for the first…

Obituary — Bernard G. Hanson

Bernard G. Hanson, a retired Kearny Police Detective, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Hackensack University…

The goals are clear for Harrison’s boys volleyball team

If there’s any question as to the expectations Harrison boys volleyball coaches Nick Landy and Anthony…

Experienced Harrison softball team begins new season confidently

When asked about the biggest difference from last season to this one, Harrison softball coach Keith…

Safer, better-looking crosswalks come to Belleville

The girl in the blue hoodie feigned as if she was going to brush some pink…

Town chooses RWJBarnabas over Kearny Fire Department to provide ambulance services

After a 3-month fill-in as the town’s emergency ambulance responder, Robert  Wood Johnson Barnabas Health will…

Hundreds remembered on Vietnam War Veterans Day

“They shall not grow old”…. the 261 young men who fought in Vietnam and are buried…

NAVES Easter Egg Hunt upcoming

The North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad (NAVES) hosts its first Easter Egg Hunt since the COVID-19…

KPD: Cedar Grove man arrested on DWI charges on consecutive days, once Belleville, then in Kearny

  On March 21 at 12:18 p.m., Officers Sean Podolski and Nick Funk responded to 278…

3-way stop in effect at Davis and Garfield avenues, Kearny

Archdiocese of Newark announces Holy Week schedule

  Nearly 1.3 million Catholics worshiping in the 212 Catholic parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark…

Kearny UNICO hosting hoops shootout

Kearny UNICO hosts a basketball shootout Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Kearny’s…

Registration open for KUEZ yard sale

  The Kearny UEZ town-wide yard sale is back and registration for it is open. The…

BEST IN BLUE — Ryan Stickno is Kearny’s Cop of the Year

Ryan Stickno’s work as a police officer has certainly stood out over the time since he…

Obituaries for March 29, 2023

Dr. Robert Elkas Dr. Robert Elkas, 84, of Cedar Grove, died peacefully at home Thursday, March…

Nutley boys lacrosse looks to build off of last year’s success

It would be easy for Nutley boys lacrosse coach Mike Salvatelli to lament the graduation of…

KPD: Handgun pulled at 2 Kearny gas stations, both times suspects took off like little cowards

Two armed bandits pulled guns at two Kearny fuel stations Sunday, but both times, the suspects…

Suarez: Kearny man arrested in Puerto Rico, charged with sex crimes against girl, 14

A Kearny fugitive from justice accused of sexually assaulting a then 14-year-old girl more than a…

VIDEO — Woman, 89, bilked of $3K cash in phone scam — please be aware

She got into an 'Uber,' drove to her bank and withdrew the money, then handed it…

BUNCH COMES HOME

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., certainly…

Kearny Police Officer of the Year award named after retired Chief John P. Dowie

For nearly 20 years, John P. Dowie served as Kearny’s police chief with great distinction. And…

With less time to get ready, spring sports teams begin practice

As Nutley softball coach Luann Zullo prepares for another season, there’s perhaps a greater sense of…

Purple Heart and 6 other medals returned to niece of NA vet who died on D-Day

In World War II, North Arlington soldier Private First Class (PFC) George F. Eckardt tragically gave…

Project Graduation volleyball fundraiser set for next month

Kearny High School Project Graduation’s annual volleyball tournament fundraiser returns this year after a hiatus Friday,…

Kearny PD will enforce UDrive UText Upay initiative in April

Law enforcement officers from the Kearny Police Department and elsewhere will be cracking down on distracted…

Auditions upcoming for WHATCo’s ‘Great Gatsby’ radio program

  The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for “The Great Gatsby: A…

Harrison HS putting on performances of ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ later this month

The Harrison High School Drama Club returns to the stage as it presents the musical “Schoolhouse…

ALERT — DeCamp Bus Lines ceasing operations to and from Manhattan April 7

Commuters who travel between the local area and Midtown Manhattan are going to find a new…