80th anniversary of The 4 Chaplains will be marked Feb. 5 at St. Stephen’s

St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the sacrifice of the Immortal Four…

Don’t forget — it’s a 2-hour limit with free meters in Kearny

Kearny’s Mikael Fernandez awarded 4-year, NROTC Marine Option Scholarship

Mikael Fernandez, the son of Josie Millan Fernandez and Michael Fernandez, has been awarded an NROTC…

KPD: Man, despite being barred from Quick Chek, just had to get in there

On Nov. 23 at 10:55 p.m., Officer Angel Martinez responded to the Kearny Avenue Quick Chek…

Academic honors announced at Washington School

Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…

Academic honors announced at Roosevelt School

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

KHS Senior Play upcoming this weekend

Kearny High School seniors will perform “Superfreaks” this weekend — Friday and Saturday, dec. 9 and 10…

REMEMBERING 2 LOCAL HEROES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES 3 YEARS AGO

We often say, in the face of tragedy, and when a hero is lost, that we…

Woman surrenders after threatening suicide for hours: KPD

What started off as a tense standoff between an emotionally disturbed woman and the Kearny Police…

Expectations run high for Kearny girls’ basketball team with many players returning

There’s been an unfamiliar feeling for Jody Hill as she observes her Kearny girls basketball team…

KPD: Man who reportedly punched ex turns self in on arrest warrant

On Nov. 21 at 7:30 a.m., Officers Travis Witt and John Donovan arrested a 29-year-old Kearny…

Situation at Oakwood and Kearny Avenue — what we know

Here is what we know about police activity at 78 Oakwood Ave., Kearny. We’ve spoken to…

Joint reunion planned for KHS, St. Cecilia HS Classes of 1973

Graduates of Kearny and St. Cecilia High School’s Classes of 1973 are invited to take part…

JWCA trivia night upcoming

The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts the return of its trivia night at 7:30 p.m.,…

24 hours after the crime, 1 of 3 ATM burglars already behind bars: Fabula

One of the three men who reportedly broke into the Kearny Avenue Exxon station and burgled…

Three men with crowbar burgle Exxon, get away in stolen car with ATM machine, $1K in cash: KPD

Three brazen burglars drove away with an ATM machine with about $1,000 in cash in it…

Girls Scouts sponsor pet (and human) pics with Santa event

Girl Scouts working on their Bronze Award sponsor a Pet Pictures with Santa event Dec. 11,…

EDITORIAL — West Hudson: Prepare for a new battle v. Murphy

  Hi Gov. Murphy, it’s us, again, the people of Kearny and greater West Hudson and…

Two Kardinals reach high Hudson County honors

The Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League coaches announced its all division teams for the fall sports…

KPD: Pee-appreciating ex returns, denies restraining order, threatens suit, gets arrested (again)

On Nov. 9 at 6:51 a.m., Officers Nicole Cain and Harold Azurdia responded to a private…

Christmas tree lighting and festival set for early December

This year's even returns to its usual format after COVID.

KPD: 2 masked thieves rob man at gunpoint at Davis Avenue ATM and run away with absolutely nothing

A 49-year-old Kearny man looking to withdraw cash from the Schuyler Savings Bank ATM machine at…

KPD: Woman goes from being victim of death threat to threatening to kill others in less than 7 hours

On Nov. 8 at 7:44 p.m., Officer Bryan San Martin was dispatched to meet a 56-year-old…

Is Gov. Murphy (via NJ Transit) considering messing with yet Kearny again? Hint: Yes, he is

Could another state agency be in cahoots with Gov. Philip D. Murphy to mess with the…

Downey, who vocally fought for Keegan closure, dies aged 63

During the Keegan Landfill ordeal in 2019, there were certain givens when the New Jersey Sports…

THUMPING WINS!

Kearny Town Council candidates aligned with Mayor Alberto G. Santos won seats on the governing body;…

Kearny pauses for Veterans Day remembrance; Machado is town’s Veteran of the Year

The Town of Kearny paused today at 11 a.m. to honor its veterans in a moving…

KPD: With 1-year-old baby nearby, trio fights with knife over a Cash App card

On Nov. 2 at 4:57 p.m., Officer Andre Fernandes responded with other officers to 425 Elm…

Grassroots coalition to host forum on Kearny-based NJ Transit gas plant proposal

STOP THE NJ TRANSIT POWER PLANT IN KEARNY Mayor Alberto Santos, public health experts, and members…

Suarez: Female inmate found dead in her cell on Nov. 8

A female inmate from Union County, who was lodged in the Hudson County Jail in South…