Skyway will be closed this weekend
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the full closure of the Pulaski Skyway…
In thanks to Emma Quintana and her support group Mujeres Valientes
Every community has certain people who make a difference. Whether it’s in their volunteer efforts, their…
Obituaries for Oct. 14, 2020
Norman Rutan Norman Rutan of Kearny died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, surrounded by his family at…
Lyndhurst football looks to rebuild it all back up again
It was a mystical, magical 2019 high school football season for the Golden Bears of Lyndhurst…
Sylvia takes over as new coach, but Kardinal girls soccer rolls on
It’s a new era for the Kearny High School girls’ soccer team, as former boys’ assistant…
Barbara Eden, Christopher Atkins appear on Applause Radio Show
On Oct. 7, Applause Radio Show (APR) welcomed actor Christopher Atkins from the movie “The Blue…
Man, 74, dies in Myrtle Avenue fire in Nutley
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo announced…
Postman from Kearny arrested, charged with throwing 99 general election mail-in ballots in NA dumpster
A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier from Kearny was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 7, and charged with…
UNGAPPED — New Wittpenn Bridge connected … finally
It’s taken much longer than initially expected. But the new Wittpenn Bridge that links Kearny to…
In memoriam: Barbara Thompson dies aged 91
Barbara Thompson had a certain elegance about her. When she walked into a room — whether…
Former residents: Stop bashing your old town. Your sentiments are wrong
Last week, there was an incident that involved a police shooting. A man who had stolen…
Obituaries for Oct. 7, 2020
John J. Fitzpatrick John J. Fitzpatrick, 90, of Fairfield, formerly of Kearny, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020.…
Nutley’s grid team opens with impressive win over Newark West Side
To say that the past year has been filled with tumult and turmoil for Steve DiGregorio…
Belleville’s Bucs begin grid season with big win
The Belleville High School football team was the toast of Essex County a year ago, winning…
DEVELOPING: Police-involved shooting near Kearny Applebees last night
We’re following a still-developing story about a police-related shooting last night, Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Kearny.…
Palm Springs International Comedy Festival upcoming & virtual
We could all use a laugh right about now. The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF)…
MAKING HISTORY — Annamarie Latushko becomes Kearny UNICO’s first female president
For many years, UNICO chapters were for men only. There was, and still is, a Lady’s…
Obituaries for Sept. 30, 2020
Barbara L. Thompson Barbara L. Thompson (nee Nicholls) of Kearny died Sept. 21, 2020. She was…
Kardinals hope to build on promising season
The Kearny High School football team made major strides in 2019, winning four games and staying…
Nutley girls’ soccer team filled with promise
The Nutley High School girls’ soccer team endured some emotionally trying times a year ago. “We…
Belleville man arrested on child-porn charges, U.S. Attorney says
A Belleville man was arrested Sept. 24 on charges that he allegedly possessed images of child…
John Joseph Myers, archbishop emeritus of Newark, dies aged 79
The Most Reverend John J. Myers, archbishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, died…
THE JOY OF MARRIAGE RETURNS
It’s not easy getting married during a worldwide pandemic, but couples are rising to the challenge.…
Those who must teach remotely are certainly earning their keep
I spent the first years of my life out of college — 1998 to 2005 —…
Obituaries for Sept. 23, 2020
Sheila McDade Sheila McDade, (nee McCarthy), 83, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Clara Maass Medical…
Despite loss of Sowe, Blue Tide boys’ soccer ready to roll
Mike Rusek received the horrible news about a month ago, that high-scoring forward Mustapha Sowe was…