More than a century old, the Clay St. Bridge, which links East Newark and Newark over the Passaic River, will…
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Learning the ropes on rescue techniques
HARRISON – Earlier this year, a construction worker at one of the town’s waterfront development area project sites fell some…
Safety first
Photo courtesy George McDermott North Arlington school officials are hoping that this ‘crash’ vehicle, supplied by Dave…
around town
Belleville Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Municipal Council will screen the film “Paddington” as part of Family Movie Night on…
KPD: Arrest served up on a plate
A New York City man was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of credit-card theft and other charges after an obscured…
Fast cars, first loves, ‘50s music in ‘Grease’
Start the summer off right with the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) production of America’s favorite musical, “Grease.” The…
Locals shine in East’s big win in annual Robeson Classic
EAST ORANGE – Michael Ramirez played wide receiver and defensive end on a Belleville High School football team that posted…
Obituaries
Donald Bain Donald Bain, 83, died on June 13 at his home in Kearny. The funeral will…
Check out Springsteen journal at State Fair
For the first time ever, State Fair Meadowlands will host the New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, 1,000-squarefeet of…
Nutley street fair is Sunday, June 21
Nutley’s Father’s Day Street Fair will take place along Franklin Ave. on Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5…
Town pays tribute to General Kearny
KEARNY– With five of his great-grandchildren in attendance, the Town of Kearny celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of…
S.A. duo moving to West
KEARNY – The Corps Officers of the Salvation Army of Greater Kearny are headed west. Capt. Sherry and…
“Outstanding” seniors feted
A Kearny animal advocate and two women from Harrison and East Newark, respectively, dedicated to the needs of the elderly…
New administrative team heading Lyndhurst schools
LYNDHURST – James Corino spent his first 25 years as an educator in the Lyndhurst public schools and, starting…
It’s official now: Esteves is out
KEARNY – Dan Esteves, who has failed to attend close to 60% of the meetings held by the Kearny Board…