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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…
NAHS girls’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting
The NA High School girls’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board of…
NAHS boys’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting
The North Arlington High School boys’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board…
Reports: Man accused of murdering his own baby released from jail with ankle monitor
The man who stands accused of killing his own 2-month-old daughter inside a North Arlington home…
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…
Nutley’s Eileen Poiani has busy and productive fall semester at St. Peter’s University
Nutley resident Eileen L. Poiani, special assistant to the president/professor of mathematics and chairwoman of the…
Numerous local scholars make dean’s lists across the country
Several local scholars named to Lehigh Dean’s List Numerous local students at Lehigh University in Bethlehem,…
Nutley police investigating High Street rollover crash
Police are investigating a rollover crash after being called to a High Street location at 12:45…
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…
Schillari: Hudson sheriff’s officer breaks 2 knees chasing fleeing juvenile
A Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer was seriously injured following a Jan. 6, 2022, traffic stop in…
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…
Belleville raises flag to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Councilman Thomas Graziano, Mayor Michael Melham, Rev. Dwayne McCain of the Little Zion Church, Darryl Jeffries…
Kearny native Mullen signs NIL deal with ‘EatCleanBro’
The idea that college athletes are capitalizing on the new NIL (Name Image and Likeness) deals…
Harrison girls survive COVID-19 shutdown
Jenn Caliendo had high hopes for the 2021-2022 girls’ high school basketball season. Things just had…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Nutley’s Schroeder starts senior year as sizzling scorer
Nick Schroeder waited patiently for four seasons to finally get his moment in the sun. “It’s…
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…
Let the NA Knights cook for you Jan. 25
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a take-away Tuesday pasta dinner Tuesday, Jan. 25,…
Local departments offer aid at Passaic fire
Lyndhurst Fire Department photo By now you know about the epic fire at a chemical plant…
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…
Been overcharged for a COVID test kit? AG wants to hear from you
With demand for COVID-19 testing skyrocketing from the Omicron variant, Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced…
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…
State grant will fund silent security systems for East Newark & Nutley schools
A bill that will benefit the Nutley and East Newark school districts by awarding grants to…
Jersey City Medical Center’s new D&I director hails from Nutley
The Jersey City Medical Center’s new Director of Diversity & Inclusion hails from Nutley. Adrienne Austin…
After tragic Bronx fire that killed 17 people, Nutley Fire Dept. issues alert on space-heater use
Following the horrific Bronx fire that last weekend took the lives of 17 people, a blaze…
New Essex County budget has no tax hike: DiVincenzo
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented a balanced 2022 budget of $839 million that…
East Newark PD searching for missing girl, 17, and need your help locating her
Please watch this video for full details. Call East Newark police if you’ve seen her at…