An overnight fire seriously damaged a home at 224 Argyle Place in Kearny, Thursday, May 11,…
Month: May 2023
WHATCo presenting ‘The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play’
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co raises the curtain on its next production, “The Great…
SWATTING incident at Washington Middle School leads to lockdown of all Harrison schools: HPD
The heavy police presence around Harrison’s Washington Middle School May 10 — and other schools in…
Guess what bridge will be closed most of this weekend?
We know you know the answer — but just in case, it’s the Wittpenn — in…
Feds: Alleged dog slammer Perez was released without bail on stabbing-related charges and was arrested in 2021 on drug-distribution charges
Turns out we under-reported something last week. Indeed, that’s because while we did note that the…
Obituaries for May 10, 2023
Michael Doherty Michael Doherty , 69, of North Arlington died Saturday, May 6, 2023. He worked…
Even in defeat, Belleville boys volleyball proves they can compete
Members of the Belleville boys volleyball team were understandably frustrated by a week which the Buccaneers…
Despite tough schedule, Nutley softball remain up-beat heading into the playoffs
Due to a grueling Super Essex Conference – American Division schedule that features six games in…
AOTW — Versatile Colon keeps hitting no matter the position
Kearny shortstop Alex Colon always knew that there was a distinct possibility that at some point…
Belleville bike ride set for next month
One of Belleville’s more popular annual events is on the horizon — and it’s one parents…
Man from Kearny seen throwing dog to ground in video now charged with Newark stabbing, reports say
The Kearny man who was issued a summons for his involvement in throwing a defenseless dog…
Blood centers in dire need of donations, especially O-negative
Blood centers are in dire need of O-negative blood and are hoping folks will consider donating…
KPD: Arrested suspect asked for cuffs to be taken off because they were too tight, so cops obliged … then the bloke kicked officer in the genitals
On April 27 at 7:35 p.m., a concerned citizen called KPD reporting that a man was…
Pulaski Skyway full closure in both directions this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the full closure of the Pulaski Skyway in…
Kearny UNICO hosts drive for food pantry
On Saturday, April 22, members of Kearny UNICO conducted a food drive as part of UNICO…
7-year-old boy 1 of 2 shot in killed in Newark last night; possible suspect also shot and killed by police: ECPO
A 7-year-old is one of two people who were shot and killed last night at…
Auteri: Man who collapsed after cardiac incident at Bergen County Park North had no ID on him
The Lyndhurst Police Department needs the public’s help identifying a man they say was jogging in…
DA Bragg: Kearny man one of several named in New York City construction-fraud indictment
Marcus Pinheiro, 65, of Kearny, was named in the indictment
Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…
KPD: 13-year-old scooter rider blew red light, was struck by Highlander
A 13-year-old boy was stuck by a Toyota Highlander near Davis and Oakwood avenues Tuesday, May…
Obituaries for May 3, 2023
Eric Carlen Eric Carlen, 32, died at home on April 26, 2023. He was a lifelong…
Nutley baseball hopeful for a turnaround after a short break
It’s understandable if the last six-plus weeks for the Nutley baseball team has felt like a…
Lyndhurst baseball looks to go on a late-season run
The baseball season may be a month old, but even as the calendar turns to May,…
AOTW: By getting everyone involved, Palmares, Belleville is thriving
With the way Jonriz Palmares spreads the ball around to all of his teammates and runs…