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…

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…

KEARNY’S ETERNAL HERO — FR. JOHN WASHINGTON

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

Public invited to celebrate Kearny HS’s centennial Feb. 5

The Kearny Board of Education is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the construction and dedication of…

Kearny man who FBI says broke into U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, arrested by feds

You know how they often warn kids that even if you delete something off the Internet,…

Miller named President of West Hudson Arts & Theater Co.

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company has announced founding President Jerry Ficeto will assume the…

Kearny native Mullen signs NIL deal with ‘EatCleanBro’

The idea that college athletes are capitalizing on the new NIL (Name Image and Likeness) deals…

4 Chaplains-Fr. Washington Mass is noon, Feb. 6, at St. Stephen’s

St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny,  will celebrate the 79th anniversary of the sacrifice of the Immortal Four…

KPD: Fraudsters tried to bilk Washington Avenue woman of $15K for daughter’s ‘bail’

On Jan. 13 at 1:57 p.m., Officer John Fearon responded to a Washington Avenue home where…

Kearny’s Jablonski named to Holy Cross Dean’s List

Nathaniel Jablonski of Kearny, a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep, was named to the College of…

Op-Ed: LaClair — Rogers’ op-ed not based on fact and was illogical

To the Editor: Steven L. Rogers’ Op-Ed on abortion is an exercise in illogic and convenience.…

Kearny/NA co-op looks to move forward

The Kearny High School ice hockey cooperative, shared with neighboring North Arlington and Secaucus, won only…

Santos, 4 councilmembers, re-sworn in; mayor delivers ‘State of the Town’ reorganization speech

Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Marytrine DeCastro, Richard Konopka, Carol Jean Doyle and Gerald Ficeto…

Army-Navy game ball makes way from West Point to Metlife Stadium via Kearny, NA and Lyndhurst

Earlier this week, a group of runners left the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New…

KPD: Arrested drunk guy ‘manipulated’ self through ‘hole in his long johns’

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Kearny’s Washington School’s first-quarter honors announced

Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, has announced that the following students have achieved…

Young Kardinals ready to totally come of age

The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team only have 11 players on their varsity roster and…

EDITORIAL — Aries: Not here, no way, no how, no matter what

Call this a preventative editorial. Aries, of Franklin, Tennessee, take note. No matter what you say,…

Down goes (the old) Wittpenn

From the NJDOT — Demolition on the old Wittpenn Bridge started immediately on the east approach…

Is Kearny about to be $h!t upon again? If one Tennessee company gets its way, it’s likely. Find out how you can help

After years and years of fighting with countless businesses, government agencies and other organizations who have…

Wittpenn Bridge to close this weekend for 5th of 6 such closures

Plan an alternate route if you're heading east to Jersey City, Manhattan or elsewhere ...

Parkers in Kearny, rejoice! Meters are free through Christmas

Kearny PD: Wife replaces husband at Hudson County Jail … but likely in a different cell

It's been a busy week-plus for the Kearny PD.

W.H.A.T. production of ‘Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus,’ will feature performances by 4 local politicians

One mayor and three councilmembers from West Hudson are in the cast ...

Literacy org seeks volunteer English tutors

You can help by becoming a volunteer tutor with Literacy New Jersey

LETTER — Coach Galka says thanks for support during championship run

To the Editor: On behalf of myself, my assistant coach Scott Millar and the Kearny High…

First quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School presents the school’s first marking period honor roll: 4th…

With eviction moratorium looming, Hudson Vicinage to host Landlord-Tenant seminar locally

The state’s eviction moratorium is about to expire — and a lot of residents will soon…

Kearny’s new health officer has wealth of experience dealing with COVID-19

A native West New Yorker with a quarter-century of experience in the public health field is…

W.H.E.N. are auditions for W.H.A.T.’s upcoming show, ‘Almost Maine?’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for its first Main Stage production…