We’re following a still-developing story about a police-related shooting last night, Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Kearny.…
Month: September 2020
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…
Vikings hope to speed things up with QB Witt
The North Arlington High School football team made major strides toward improvement in 2019, far more…
VIDEO — North Arlington’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony (2020)
Click through to view North Arlington's Sept. 11 memorial (2020). With thanks to Vance Green for…
Do you know this man? Essex County prosecutor needs help identifying him
Authorities in Essex County are attempting to locate the next of kin of a man whose…
Meter enforcement returning to Kearny Oct. 1; warnings will be issued Sept. 28-30
Meter enforcement will return to the Town of Kearny beginning Oct. 1, Lt. John Taylor, the…
THE SHIRT FOUND ROUND THE WORLD
In the history of the Kearny Police Department, there are surnames that are almost synonyms with…
EDITORIAL — Oct. 13 is the deadline to register to vote. Please do so if you haven’t yet
In the state of New Jersey, the law prescribes that in order to register to vote…
Obituary — Maria Barreiro Galvao
Maria Barreiro Galvao Maria Barreiro Galvao died at home in Kearny Sept. 8, 2020. She was…
Wild, wacky ride for Lyndhurst native Guerriero; Has two stints with Jets, but then is sent packing before first game
There’s a saying among knowledgeable football people that the NFL really stands for “Not For Long.”…
Lyndhurst’s Jorge enjoys old-time baseball game
Talk about loving the game of baseball. Alexia Jorge wants to play the game so much…
KPD: Woman carjacked in Walmart parking lot Sept. 13
A woman suffered minor injuries after a man reportedly punched her and dragged her before carjacking…
Remembering Sept. 11, 2001
@mohsin_i — our friend and Instagram follower — took this incredible photo of the Tribute in…
KPD Blotter for Sept. 9, 2020
On Aug. 28 at 10:04 p.m., Officer Jean-Paul Duran responded to a citizen’s call that a…
W.H.A.T. hosting auditions Sept. 16 & 17 for ‘radio play’
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co., announces the return of live theater to West Hudson…
DID WE FORGET?
When authorities in New York City announced they would cancel their remembrance ceremony marking the 19th…
55 YEARS AGO, 3 KHS BOYS KILLED BY TRAIN AT ELM ST. DEPOT
There’s now a full generation of Kearny residents who never knew our town once had train…