Updated results: Democratic nomination, Kearny Third Ward council seat; Esteves ahead

In the race for Kearny’s Third Ward Democratic council nomination, here’s an updated look at the…

Early results — well incomplete as of now — for Kearny Third Ward council Dem nomination

In the race for Kearny’s Third Ward Democratic council nomination, here’s an early look at the…

Remembering Jim Hague, nearly one year after he left this world too soon

There have been so many times over the last year when I’d pick up my phone…

Kearny districtwide concert wows stadium audience

The annual Kearny school district Kaleidoscope Concert took place Thursday, May 30, at Kearny High School…

Expect Wittpenn Bridge closures — again — this week

Beginning at 9 p.m., Monday, June 3, until 6 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, the left lane…

DEVELOPING — Kearny man, 76, in critical condition after hit and run: HCPO

A 76-year-old Kearny man is in critical condition at University Hospital in Newark following a hit-and-run…

Guess which bridge will be closed tonight?

Route 7 eastbound over the Wittpenn Bridge between Kearny and Jersey City will be closed tonight…

Kearny’s 33rd annual Senior Citizen Picnic upcoming for those 55+

Kearny’s 33rd annual Senior Citizen Picnic takes place Wednesday, June 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30…

Second Kearny movie night set for June

The Town of Kearny’s Recreation Department and the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) present a second…

Doyle announces launch of Kearny’s Hometown Heroes banner program

The Kearny Hometown Heroes Banners Program, an initiative to honoring and recognize the men and women…

Longtime Kearny lawyer Larry Brady dies in Florida aged 83

Lawrence Peter “Larry” Brady, known locally for his work with the law firm Doyle & Brady,…

Kearny marks National Police Week

National Police Week was earlier this month and the Town of Kearny celebrated it by issuing…

AMAZING TAG! Macfie gets dad’s military ID tag back … 40 to 50 years after they went missing

There were a few things of which Scott Macfie was certain when he became Kearny’s Police…

Feds: Kearny man admits to possessing child pornography, transporting it

A Kearny man who is a former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and…

Jesus Christ: God with us — Corpus Christi procession returns to Kearny soon

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…

After year-long investigation, Det. Frank West arrests Kearny man, 24, accused of asking for sex from girl, 15

In April 2023, a mother told Kearny police a man was attempting to engage her 15-year-old…

Police: Man was driving in car drunk, with open container and 12-year-old in passenger seat

Not even a man driving with an open container of alcohol in his car with a…

OUTSTANDING SENIOR

You know the old saying — only not living forever and taxes are guaranteed. But if…

Kearny boys volleyball hits stride, returns to HCT semifinals

Kearny’s boys volleyball team, at times, has looked like a group that has the size, talent…

Kearny’s Vazquez comes back from injury, wins South Hudson title

This outdoor track season has taken on an added meaning for Aracely Vazquez. In early January,…

Kearny uniform exchange expanding in 2024

The Kearny Public Schools’ Uniform Exchange, a non-profit formed in 2022, has launched its 2024 collection…

KPD: Man drove head-on into traffic on Belgrove Drive

On May 5, at about 7 p.m., Kearny police units were dispatched to Belgrove Drive, where…

Expect overnight delays on the Skyway

Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 9 until 5 a.m., Friday, May 10, the Pulaski Skyway…

Not-so-smart criminal drove off from police stop, but CCTV cameras still helped cops arrest him later: KPD

A man who thought he could outsmart a Kearny Police Officer seemed to forget — cameras…

Kearny baseball clinches HCIAL National Division title

Despite a young roster short on experience, a division title was a goal the Kearny baseball…

WHATCo hosting auditions for Shakespeare productions

Open auditions for Shakespeare productions by the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New…

KPD: Habitual package thief nabbed, this time in possession of 2 street lamp bases

On April 22, Officer Jonathan Dowie was flagged down by a concerned citizen, who observed a…

(4K VIDEO) George King’s retirement walking out

(PHOTOS) — Sights from George King’s final walkout as Kearny PD Chief

Pennsylvania Avenue closures expected this week in South Kearny

Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, April 29 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, and continuing overnight,…