Franklin School Kearny names January Students of the Month

Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces the January Students of the Month, who…

HCPO: Newark cop arrested for sex crime against Uber driver in Kearny

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged a Newark Police Officer with a…

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…

Monument to the Four Chaplains re-dedicated

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…

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…

The winning just continues for the Kearny girls’ bowling team — Undefeated since 2017, Kards second at NJSIAA state sectionals

The team’s winning streak now stands at 75 matches and counting dating back to 2017. That’s…

OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Kearny’s Hyams does a little bit of everything

Ava Hyams is a rare breed of a girls’ high school basketball player. The Kearny High…

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

Senator speaks on challenges of education in a COVID world …

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…

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…

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…