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This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…
Hudson sheriff’s officer arrested on child-porn charge, HCPO says
A 35-year-old Hudson County sheriff’s office has been arrested after being accused of possessing child sex…
Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11
Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…
New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny
Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…
Police arrest huffer who (and then he) got high off compressed air: KPD
On June 1 at 8:27 p.m., Officers Luis Cazares, Jose Castillo and Sgt. Sean Kelly…
Ever so Bright trio, including one on parole, nabbed after shoplifting incident: Lyndhurst PD
Three supposed shoplifters from Queens — including one on parole for gun violations — were apprehended…
JESUS: THE REAL PRESENCE
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
Tozduman adds to legacy with two golds in North 2, Group 2 Championships
There aren’t too many things that Julia Tozduman hasn’t accomplished on the track in a high…
Harrison, Bloomfield advance to boys volleyball sectional finals
At a time when most teams are in the physical and mental grind of the state…
Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…
GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden
To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…
Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner
Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…
Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School
Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…
DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge
Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…
Suarez: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in Jersey City
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the…
AG’s office announces plans to allow for safe, unadulterated elections
Several key measures by the Department of Law and Public Safety will be in effect as…
Knights hosting BBQ for council’s birthday
To celebrate the 72nd birthday of serving God, country and church and the local community, the…
Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS
The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…
Women attempting to break into home also had 8 fake driver’s licenses on her, KPD says
On May 17 at 7:27 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Danny Maganinho, David Vazquez and Sgt. Dean…
Later this week, Belleville will be home to 2 new pickleball courts
One of the nation’s fastest-growing sports is coming to Belleville. The public is invited to attend…
Two neighboring towns cite Belleville Historical Society for its stone restoration work
The work of the Belleville Historical Society in restoring military monuments and the military gravestones of…
Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts
The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…
NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision
A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…
KGC cheerleaders go to Vagas, come home champions — again!
For just about 17 years, the Kearny Generals Cheerleaders — from here on, KGC — have…
Lyndhurst’s Kayla Carrino makes history with gold at Bergen Meet of Champions
For Kayla Carrino, taking second place was not an option. It hasn’t been since she was…
Lyndhurst volleyball makes history with state tournament upset
John Lisella would be the first to admit that neither he nor his Lyndhurst boys volleyball…
St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession upcoming as is Eucharistic Revival
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids
A North Arlington mother whose half-year-old child ingested a suspected opioid has been arrested and charged…