One person’s gain often comes at the expense of another person’s loss. Recently, the Town of…
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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…
KPD: Detectives arrest former juvenile on carjacking-related charges
On April 19 at 4:30 p.m., Dets. Kyle Plaugic and Frank West went to the Essex…
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…
Athlete of the Week — North Arlington’s Rhi’Anna Gomez puts slump behind her with power surge
It might have only been 11 plate appearances and parts of four games, but for North…
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…
KPD: Target shoppers quickly falling in line with several shopliftings
On April 8 at 7:39 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson and Michael Ore were dispatched 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…
Kearny axes company responsible for replacing lead water lines
Kearny is ending a contract with a Bergen County firm it hired last fall to undertake…
Obituaries for April 19, 2023
Librada Guadalupe Agudo Librada Guadalupe Agudo, of Harrison, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on…
Athlete of the Week — The hits keep coming for Belleville’s Ayden Carrero
At 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds, Ayden Carrero knows that power hitting is not currently a part…
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…
Anthony J. Azzarto, S.J. — Sept. 15, 1938 – April 15, 2023
We laughed with him. Man did we ever laugh with him. We cried with him, whether…
NA Knights hosting breakfast for priestly vocations
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a dine-in/eat-out vocations breakfast Sunday, April 30 at 10 a.m., at…
COMMENTARY — Sometimes, the most heroic moments happen when no one’s looking
If there’s one thing certain about cops, it’s that they go about their business, each and…
KPD: Shoplifting duo stole $6K+ in beauty products from Ulta
On March 29 at 6:44 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean and Officer Cort Montanino responded to Ulta…