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…

This week’s Around Town (online only)

Please note: Because of space constraints, Around Town only appears online only this week.

Remembering retired KFD Chief Inspector Charles Kerr, dead at 58

For many years, Charles D. Kerr — known by most as Chuck — served the Kearny…

FIGHTING TO END CANCER

Emma Quintana remembers vividly when she realized she might have breast cancer. It was 1999, and…

Maroon Raiders off to solid soccer start

For Tom Tolve, the 2017 boys’ high school soccer season represented a year of transition. You…

North Arlington scores $500K in money it was owed for years by NJSEA

North Arlington has finally gotten its long-promised fair share from the Meadowlands District. In a three-year…

TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP

Boy Scout Troop 305 of Kearny successfully reached the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire,…

Elevated soil gas levels lead to temporary closure of Lyndhurst’s Washington School

Washington School, Lyndhurst, remained closed through at least Monday, Sept. 17, while environmental officials continued to…

2 men shot, one fatally, in Harrison

Two men were shot — one is dead — following an early Sunday morning shooting in…

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…

Quarterback brilliance: Harrison’s DeSosa, Lyndhurst’s Podolski enjoy week to remember

Before the 2018 high school football season kicked off last week, local rivals Harrison and Lyndhurst…

In Memoriam — 17 Years Later

SHOW OF FORCE

Click to see a photo gallery of the 2018 Tour de Force stopping in Kearny for…

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…

Lyndhurst Beautification Commission recommends strict garage sale, business-signage guidelines

Tired of seeing garish commercial signs, unseemly shop awnings or out-of-control flea markets? Well, the Lyndhurst…

ARMED OFFICERS IN SCHOOLS?

Guns in schools? Bring them on, says one area public official, but before you jump to…

Campers come back inspired after time away

While nearly a dozen Kearny soon-to-be high school seniors headed to the Lyndsey Meyer Teen Institute…

AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE

March 24, 2014 was a day just like any other for 7-year-old North Arlington native Josh…

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…

Nutley grid squad looks to move forward with veteran group

Steve DiGregorio knew what he was getting into when he decided last year to return as…

Lyndhurst football 2018: In Partyla we trust

The Lyndhurst High School football team posted a 5-4 record a year ago, earning a berth…

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…

CONTRACT SETTLED?

After going three years without a contract, it appears a breakthrough has been reached in efforts…

Need affordable housing in Harrison? Won’t be happening anytime soon

Desperate for an affordable apartment? Don’t even think about filling out an application for a public housing…

Lyndhurst kids learn ins and outs of policing @ Junior Police Academy

LYNDHURST — While many youngsters were sleeping in and taking life easy in the midst of…

How one person’s needless fear led to an unnecessary death

Kim Alfieri will never forget the date June 27, 2018. Because it was that day her…

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…