Tragedy struck last weekend when a man riding a motorcycle was struck and killed by a…
Month: April 2023
On baseball Opening Day, Belleville dedicates upgraded track while honoring late athletic legend
For residents of Belleville, Saturday morning, April 15, was a time to celebrate the young athletes…
Catch Kearny’s Podiatrist John Branwell & others in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
17 The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” by…
Anthony J. Azzarto, S.J. — Sept. 15, 1938 – April 15, 2023
We laughed with him. Man did we ever laugh with him. We cried with him, whether…
NA Knights hosting breakfast for priestly vocations
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a dine-in/eat-out vocations breakfast Sunday, April 30 at 10 a.m., at…
COMMENTARY — Sometimes, the most heroic moments happen when no one’s looking
If there’s one thing certain about cops, it’s that they go about their business, each and…
KPD: Shoplifting duo stole $6K+ in beauty products from Ulta
On March 29 at 6:44 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean and Officer Cort Montanino responded to Ulta…
WCA hosts successful author’s luncheon
The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosted its 11th-annual Author Event Sunday, March 26, 2023. Proceeds will…
West Hudson teens heading to Houston for robotics championship
Four West Hudson teens — Isabella Fernandes-Santinho, Emma Fernandes-Santinho and Sofia Matos, of Kearny and Lyla…
PVSC & Kearny crew teams clean up riverbank
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (“PVSC”) conducted a cleanup on Monday, April 10, of the grounds…
Police: Person who called in Kearny HS bomb hoaxes is teen from the Bronx
The same person who called in faux bomb threats to Kearny High School on Tuesday, April…
Arts & rec center coming soon to Kearny
The town of Kearny is acquiring the old First Lutheran Church property, 61-71 Oakwood Ave., to…
Barbara Condon calls it a career after 40+ years of service
For more than 40 years, if you took a walk on Kearny Avenue near Laurel Avenue,…
John H. de Knegt dies aged 71
John H. de Knegt John H. de Knegt, 71, of Kearny, died April 6, 2023. Relatives…
Belleville softball enjoys 2-0 start as confidence builds
Chris Cantarella didn’t have to worry too much about rebuilding the confidence of the Belleville softball…
Kearny’s Andrews steps down as head football coach, takes job at Kean
Stephen Andrews knew it was a day that was going to eventually come as he looked…
Kearny Eats! returns in June
Kearny Eats! returns June 2 to June 18. Kearny-based eateries – sit-down and take-out restaurants, juice…
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…