Harrison man pleads guilty to 2007 murder in Jersey City: Suarez

A Harrison man suspected in a 2007 Jersey City murder has pled guilty and he now…

Step-off time for 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade changed

The Red Bulls, reportedly, say it was all in the hands of Major League Soccer. The…

One dead in wrong-way crash on Carson-Nguyen Bridge

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is assisting the Jersey City Police Department with investigating…

Lyndhurst PD installs new SLEO1s

After nearly 80 years of volunteer service from the police reserves under the Police Auxiliary Program,…

Monument to the Four Chaplains re-dedicated

HCPO: Military airman arrested, charged with sex crimes against his own daughter, 9

A U.S. military airman has been charged in connection with sex crimes involving his own daughter,…

Heavenly snow shovelers

When snow hit the area a few weekends ago, Pastor Matt Swiatkowski had to be sure…

Honor rolls announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…

HCCC commences ‘Hudson Scholars’ program

Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber and his colleagues seem to subscribe to the thinking…

In visit to Kearny HS, Menendez touts the American Recovery Act and its local impact

New Jersey has 566 municipalities, but he chose Kearny to be the backdrop to discuss how…

In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022

Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…

Obituaries for Feb. 9, 2022

Michael G. Pasqua, Maryann Vuocolo, Richard W. Thomson, Joan A. Wasielewski, Thomas G. Britton and Michelle…

(VIDEO) U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez speaks at Kearny High School

Senator speaks on challenges of education in a COVID world …

KPD: Man upset at ‘fat a*s’ roommate for eating ice cream, threatens him with a metal pipe

On Jan. 30, just after midnight, Officers Ryan Wilson, Paul Duran, Lawrence Latka and Sgt. Chris…

Harrison Knights collecting soup cans for Holy Cross pantry — and they need your help

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 402 of Harrison sponsor a Souper Bowl food drive through…

Obituaries for Feb. 2, 2022

Michael G. Pasqua Michael G. Pasqua, of Kinnelon, son of Michael and Emma Pasqua of Kearny,…

Local scholars recognized

Kearny’s Faith Kennedy awarded major scholarship to Albright College Faith Kennedy, of Kearny, has earned a…

KHS student, 17, charged with sex crimes, HCPO says

A 17-year-old Kearny High School student has been arrested on sex-crime charges after he allegedly sexually…

Local scholars earn degrees, Dean’s List honors

Belleville’s Trevell Allyne earns MBA at UMD Trevell Allyne, of Belleville, earned a master’s of business…

Seeley Speedway no more! Mayor & Council adopt ordinance to place two, 4-way stops at Chestnut Street and Rutherford Place

Back in 2017, when a 71-year-old woman was mowed down — then thrown 10 feet in…

KPD: Det. Jordy Jean sternly orders fleeing ShopRite shoplifter to ‘drop the cheese’

On Jan. 22 at 6:05 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean was working a security post at ShopRite…

NAHS girls’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting

The NA High School girls’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board of…

NAHS boys’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting

The North Arlington High School boys’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board…

Reports: Man accused of murdering his own baby released from jail with ankle monitor

The man who stands accused of killing his own 2-month-old daughter inside a North Arlington home…

Obituaries for Jan. 26, 2022

Fred P. Delli Santi Fred P. Delli Santi, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of East Newark, died…

Tow truck operator from Nick’s in Rutherford saves man from burning car in Kearny

John Jay “JJ” Tashjian was traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike, returning to Nick’s Towing Service…

Nutley’s Eileen Poiani has busy and productive fall semester at St. Peter’s University

Nutley resident Eileen L. Poiani, special assistant to the president/professor of mathematics and chairwoman of the…

Numerous local scholars make dean’s lists across the country

Several local scholars named to Lehigh Dean’s List Numerous local students at Lehigh University in Bethlehem,…

Nutley police investigating High Street rollover crash

Police are investigating a rollover crash after being called to a High Street location at 12:45…

KEARNY’S ETERNAL HERO — FR. JOHN WASHINGTON

By Ron Leir & Kevin A. Canessa Jr. For many years, St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny…