Belleville settles contract with new trash hauler

The Township of Belleville has opted to sweep out its old trash collector in favor of…

Belleville man could be behind bars for decades for alleged sex crimes against minor: Prosecutor

Andres Vasquez, 24, of Belleville was arrested June 3, 2022 on numerous child sex abuse charges,…

Cardinal Tobin visits North Arlington for Memorial Day Mass

Mass was celebrated at seven cemeteries throughout the Archdiocese of Newark. Tobin was the celebrant at…

Elks donate $3K of equipment to East Newark FD

The Harrison East Newark Elks recently donated $3,000 worth of equipment to the East Newark Fire…

Man who served St. Peter’s Belleville as transitional deacon 1 of 5 ordained to priesthood

Five men were ordained to the priesthood during the Rite of Ordination on May 28 in…

Lyndhurst woman gets 21 months for role in embezzlement scheme: US Attorney

A Lyndhurst woman was sentenced Thursday, June 2, to 21 months in prison for her participation…

East Newark has new trash haulers, pickup schedule

East Newark has a new trash collector and with it, comes an adjustment to the pickup…

KPD Blotter: Det. Andrews pulls car without sticker over, find massive amounts of drugs & ammo

On June 1 at 12:15 p.m., Det. Mike Andrews saw a Cadillac sedan with no inspection…

Harrison PD — expect major traffic Thursday in Harrison

On Thursday, June 2, at 8:30 p.m., Ecuador and Nigeria play a friendly soccer match at…

Obituary for Alice Sadowski

Alice Sadowski Alice Sadowski, 73, died Monday, May 9, 2022, in her home in Kearny. Born…

Belleville awarded nearly $62K in Cleaner Communities grant

The Township of Belleville Township has been awarded $61,470 in Clean Communities grant money from the…

PRICELESS PAINTING

Ed Doyle, 70, of Saugerties, New York, (no relation to any of the local Doyles), in…

Styple’s new book on Gen. Kearny due out soon

After a half-century of research and reflection, Kearny native William Styple has achieved a literary milestone…

Obituaries for June 1, 2022

Harold Faulk All who knew Harry can understand he wasn’t a simple man and had many…

A ‘meditation’ on the Uvalde, Texas, child slaughtering …

What if it wasn't children being murdered, but instead it was ...

A special Kearny Memorial Day reflection by Melanie Ryan

Pride and gratitude for our military This weekend, we celebrate and remember military members who gave…

Flag flies at half-staff as police presence continues at Harrison HS

The U.S. Flag continues to fly at half-staff at Harrison High School — in honor of…

HCCC hosts commencement at Red Bull Arena

Here are some images from the ceremony in Harrison.

KPD: Search for missing Belleville man called off after a body is pulled from River; ID of victim has not yet been made

A body was pulled today from the Passaic River, though it is not yet clear whether…

Kearny PD Bike Safety Day upcoming

Kearny’s Tour de Force Bike Team hosts a bike rodeo at Lincoln Middle School Saturday, June…

Thistle Storm headed to West Virginia for regional tournament, but they need your help to get there

The Kearny Thistle United Storm B2007 recently won the New Jersey Youth Soccer President’s State Cup…

Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Mass Monday, May 30, at Holy Cross Cemetery

Most Masses will be celebrated outdoors under large canopy tents, rain or shine

Hundreds of HCCC who once barely knew English now have 2-year college degrees

A few years ago, many of them barely knew a word of English. Now, they’re achieving…

Police with rifles and tactical gear will be visible at Bergen County schools, houses of worship

Houses of worship and schools in Bergen County will be safer in the days ahead, thanks…

Lincoln Middle School students, Kearny DPW plant tree (belatedly) in honor of Arbor Day

Earlier today, students from Lincoln Middle School and the Kearny Department of Public Works planted a…

Kearny Eats! kicks off next week

Kearny Eats returns June 3-19 at many local eateries.

Soon-to-be Lyndhurst HS grad heads to West Point next month

Casey Cirne, a Lyndhurst High School senior, five days after graduation, will head to West Point.

Community Bike Ride unites residents, Belleville police

Event was second ever of its kind

BLOTTER — KPD: Things got medieval at copless Dunkin’

On May 19 at 6:36 p.m., Officer Nick Funk and several backup officers were dispatched to…

Registration for Kearny Generals football open through July 1

Registration for Kearny Generals football is underway through July 1, from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m.,…