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Lengthy Kearny PD investigation leads to take down of massive cargo-theft network: Chief
A 1 ½-year investigation, commenced by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau under lead Det. John…
Newark man, using borrowed car on suspended license, surrenders over hit-and-run case: KPD
The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last week as the driver…
Kearny’s favorite native son Raftery earns NJSIAA Hall of Fame
PRINCETON — Long before Bill Raftery became a nationally recognized and respected Emmy-award winning sports announcer,…
Kearny girls’ hoops squad tries to rebuild
The Kearny High School girls’ basketball program enjoyed a sensational season a year ago, winning a…
DEVELOPING NEWS: Newark man charged in Nov. 30 hit-and-run in Kearny: KPD
The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last night as the driver…
Mullins returns to coach Kearny boys’ hoops
When Bill Mullins stepped away from coaching the boys’ basketball program at Harrison High School at…
PATH TO THE FUTURE: New transport hub dedicated to memory of late former Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough
HARRISON — It began seven years ago with much ballyhoo, lurched off-track a bit and has…
Pronti, GOP sweep in N.A.; Eckel cruises in Kearny
Councilman Dan Pronti is North Arlington’s Mayor-Elect. The sitting Republican councilman beat sitting Democrat Councilman Mark…
AN AMAZING ‘TWIST’ OF FATE
When Michelle Lynn Kelly was growing up in Kearny, she began trying to solve a mystery —…
Kearny girls’ soccer wins 10th straight Hudson County title
Can you say the word dynasty? Well, that’s exactly what the Kearny High School girls’ soccer…
Robert Osborn: A man’s journey to Hurricane Florence
Kearny Fire Department Deputy Chief Robert Osborn is easily one the most popular guys to ever…
Branwell’s still spinning after achieving dream of being on ‘Wheel’
If you’ve lived in Kearny — or know someone who does — over the 20 years…
KPD: Uber driver did the right thing
On Oct. 4 at 6:11 p.m., an Uber driver drove to Kearny police headquarters and told officers…
Remembering retired KFD Chief Inspector Charles Kerr, dead at 58
For many years, Charles D. Kerr — known by most as Chuck — served the Kearny…
TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP
Boy Scout Troop 305 of Kearny successfully reached the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire,…
In about face, Hudson County wants out of ICE deal by 2020
Hudson County officials will initiate a “Path to Exit” from its contract to hold in custody…
BRIDGING THE GAP: Teens can truly make a difference in this world
All around the globe, we see many inspirational men and women changing the way we see…
It appears work can soon begin at Oval
— The road to the starting line to get the state to sanction a makeover of…
Teens head to camp this week and will bring positive message back to peers
By Kevin Canessa This week, a group of Kearny teenagers head out to a camp in…
KPD: Four TVs weren’t enough?
KEARNY— On Aug. 4 at 3:40 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Anthony Nunez, Andre Fernandes and Sean Podolski…
4 MORE YEARS!
KEARNY — And on it goes … Drivers passing by the ever-expanding construction site for the…
Kearny Square Mall sold for $45M+
KEARNY— Most people go to a mall to shop. And shop like mad, one particular buyer…
Taxes drop in Kearny for first time in 17 years
KEARNY — Property owners in Kearny got some startling news with their third quarter tax bills…
After only 2 years being open, BJ’s shopping center is sold
Editor's note: Because of a production error, this story did not appear in its entirety in…
Will former Kearny schools bookkeeper do time behind bars?
In a plea agreement concluded July 10 with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Gina Neri, 50,…
Leave fireworks to the professionals, KPD Chief says
Six months before he left office, former Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that…