WHATCo announces cast for ‘The Great Gatsby – A Live Radio Play’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co (WHATCo) has announced the cast for “The Great Gatsby:…

1&9 ramps near Wittpenn Bridge will close overnights this week

Several ramps to and from Routes 1&9 Truck near the Wittpenn Bridge in Jersey City are…

Limited alternate routes created for some former DeCamp commuters from Belleville & North Arlington

There’s good news local commuters who would have otherwise been stranded as DeCamp Bus Lines halted…

Edward Bradow loses courageous battle with cancer aged 46

Edward M. Bradow, 46, of Kearny, fought a courageous battle with cancer and died April 7,…

Melham, Belleville council cite Tomko for his ‘dedication’ and ‘commitment’ to children

Richard D. Tomko has been recognized by Belleville’s governing body for bringing financial stability to the…

KPD arrest a ‘Panty Plunderer’ at Marshalls for third-consecutive week

On March 27 at 2:32 p.m., Officers John Fearon and Mariana Figueiredo and Sgt. Phil Finch…

UNICO offering scholarships to graduating seniors from Kearny

Applicants may attend public, private or parochial schools

4 NA cops taking part in Police Unity Tour for first time

The North Arlington Police Department will be represented in the Police Unity Tour for the first…

Obituary — Bernard G. Hanson

Bernard G. Hanson, a retired Kearny Police Detective, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Hackensack University…

The goals are clear for Harrison’s boys volleyball team

If there’s any question as to the expectations Harrison boys volleyball coaches Nick Landy and Anthony…

Versatility, pitching depth is key for North Arlington Baseball

At a smaller Group 1 program like North Arlington, head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono knows that…

Experienced Harrison softball team begins new season confidently

When asked about the biggest difference from last season to this one, Harrison softball coach Keith…

Safer, better-looking crosswalks come to Belleville

The girl in the blue hoodie feigned as if she was going to brush some pink…

Town chooses RWJBarnabas over Kearny Fire Department to provide ambulance services

After a 3-month fill-in as the town’s emergency ambulance responder, Robert  Wood Johnson Barnabas Health will…

Hundreds remembered on Vietnam War Veterans Day

“They shall not grow old”…. the 261 young men who fought in Vietnam and are buried…

NAVES Easter Egg Hunt upcoming

The North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad (NAVES) hosts its first Easter Egg Hunt since the COVID-19…

KPD: Cedar Grove man arrested on DWI charges on consecutive days, once Belleville, then in Kearny

  On March 21 at 12:18 p.m., Officers Sean Podolski and Nick Funk responded to 278…

3-way stop in effect at Davis and Garfield avenues, Kearny

Archdiocese of Newark announces Holy Week schedule

  Nearly 1.3 million Catholics worshiping in the 212 Catholic parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark…

Kearny UNICO hosting hoops shootout

Kearny UNICO hosts a basketball shootout Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Kearny’s…

Registration open for KUEZ yard sale

  The Kearny UEZ town-wide yard sale is back and registration for it is open. The…

BEST IN BLUE — Ryan Stickno is Kearny’s Cop of the Year

Ryan Stickno’s work as a police officer has certainly stood out over the time since he…

Obituaries for March 29, 2023

Dr. Robert Elkas Dr. Robert Elkas, 84, of Cedar Grove, died peacefully at home Thursday, March…

Kearny Boys Volleyball looks to defend County title with a new lineup

After enjoying arguably the finest season in program history, including its first ever Hudson County championship,…

Kearny softball enters the season with added confidence, enthusiasm

With six returning starters, the Kearny softball team looks similar on paper. But over the winter…

Nutley boys lacrosse looks to build off of last year’s success

It would be easy for Nutley boys lacrosse coach Mike Salvatelli to lament the graduation of…

KPD: Handgun pulled at 2 Kearny gas stations, both times suspects took off like little cowards

Two armed bandits pulled guns at two Kearny fuel stations Sunday, but both times, the suspects…

Suarez: Kearny man arrested in Puerto Rico, charged with sex crimes against girl, 14

A Kearny fugitive from justice accused of sexually assaulting a then 14-year-old girl more than a…

VIDEO — Woman, 89, bilked of $3K cash in phone scam — please be aware

She got into an 'Uber,' drove to her bank and withdrew the money, then handed it…

BUNCH COMES HOME

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., certainly…