Celebrate Independence Day a little earlier in Belleville

Presented by Mayor Michael Melham and Township Council, the night sky will light up over Belleville…

Kick off July 4 with a big bang in Belleville

The morning of July 4 kicks off with a big bang at the old Belleville Dutch…

Belleville SAL attends Legion Convention in South Jersey

2 intersection upgrades complete on Belleville’s Washington Ave.

New traffic signal equipment was installed at two intersections along Franklin Avenue in Belleville Thursday, June…

Former Jersey Governor will swear-in Melham July 1

When Michael Melham’s second term as mayor of Belleville begins next month, it will come with…

Kearny-Belleville Elks donate food, $500 to Kearny HS Project Graduation

Belleville American Legion & Sons donate to veterans program

American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 recently donated $1,000…

Numerous local teens graduate from the Prep

St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City recently celebrated its 144th Commencement at Keenan Field. 

Dean’s List honors announced by several universities

Lehigh, Piedmont & Centenary universities.

Belleville PD launching ‘Pizza With a Cop’ later this week

You’ve heard of Coffee With a Cop. Well, the Belleville Police Department is changing that a…

Folkes ends high school career in Phil Simms North-South All Star game

Terence Folkes’ football career nearly ended before he even arrived at Belleville High School. A basketball…

Belleville PD: Boy, 13, dies after dirt bike crash

A 13-year-old Belleville boy died Tuesday, June 7, after he lost control of a dirt bike…

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,…

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…

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…

Community Bike Ride unites residents, Belleville police

Event was second ever of its kind

2 local men to be ordained — one a priest, the other a deacon — in coming days

David Hinojosa is currently serving St. Peter's, Belleville, as a transitional deacon.

Melham, DePeña & Graziano cruise to Belleville election victory

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham easily cruised to a second term, holding off challenger and current Councilman…

Belleville Planning Board attorney abruptly resigns following Melham’s decisive victory last week

Resignation came just hours before May's scheduled meeting

Council vote ratifies Belleville Planning Board appointmens

In a move officials say was made at the request of Planning Board attorney Rose Tubito,…

Zhe’s latest Belleville art project brings stunning light to plight of Ukraine

To draw attention to the invasion and occupation that has been raging since Feb. 24, Zhe…

Nutley PD says they’re seeing uptick in gel blaster ‘gunshots’ at motorists

The Township of Nutley is experiencing a “shooting” problem, but it’s hardly what you might think…

For team Melham, it’s about record & staying positive

Mayor Michael Melham, who spearheaded mostly all of what’s gone on, is asking Belleville residents for…

Long-serving Steve Rovell looks to take mayor’s seat

Now in his fifth term as a Belleville lawmaker, Steve Rovell is seeking to topple incumbent…

EDITORIAL — With elections upcoming, the truth continues to matter

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen, online, a lot “crazed” rhetoric.

ECPO: Man charged with killing his girlfriend in Belleville

Johnny Rivera, 52, of the Bronx, is charged with killing his own girlfriend, the ECPO says.

Vendors sought for Belleville’s inaugural farmers market

All vendors are required to submit a completed packet by June 3. Participation fees are $25…

Belleville implementing ‘Blue Star’ program for most vulnerable residents

The Township of Belleville is providing help and hope for senior citizens, handicapped residents and others…

Belleville Historical Society celebrates Chinese Memorial Day

Scores of visitors at the Belleville Reformed Church Cemetery observed the traditional Chinese memorial day