Olga Mesa de Gandon Olga Mesa de Gandon of Kearny died Oct. 18, 2018. She was…
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Belleville Mayor Michael Melham challenges Nutley Mayor Joe Scarpelli to a pizza (football) bet
After a two-year hiatus, the Belleville Buccaneers and the Nutley Raiders will once again face off…
This week’s AroundTown (online only)
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East Newark teachers get new contract … that lasts until June
After a 3-year wait, East Newark Public School teachers have a new labor contract but before…
Obituaries for 24 Oct. 2018
Sabrina M. ‘Shake’ Walker Sabrina M. Walker, known by most as “Shake,” was born Feb. 3,…
Obituaries for 17 Oct. 2018
Joseph P. Bianchi Joseph P. Bianchi died at home on Oct. 10, 2018, surrounded by his…
KPD: Uber driver did the right thing
On Oct. 4 at 6:11 p.m., an Uber driver drove to Kearny police headquarters and told officers…
This week’s Around Town (online only)
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Obituaries for Oct. 3, 2018
Charles D. ‘Chuck’ Kerr Charles D. “Chuck” Kerr of Kearny died at home on Sept. 24, 2018.…
EDITORIAL: While Russo has done great things for Kearny, sometimes, enough is enough
ED RUSSO HAS DONE a lot of good for the Town of Kearny. One only needs…
Obituaries — Sept. 26, 2018
Howard W. ‘Skip’ Zimmerman Retired Kearny Police Department Deputy Chief Howard W. “Skip” Zimmerman died Sept.…
TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP
Boy Scout Troop 305 of Kearny successfully reached the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire,…
EDITORIAL: West Hudson towns must adopt stigma-free zones as Bergen towns have
TWO TOWNS IN OUR readership area have adopted stigma-free zones … North Arlington and Lyndhurst have…
Obituaries for Sept. 19, 2018
Marilyn Boos Miss Marilyn Boos of Kearny died at home on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. The…
TV meteorologists need to be held accountable for constant inaccuracies
TELEVISION WEATHER forecasters have a great job, donít they? What other profession can you think of…
Obituaries for 12 Sept. 2018
Giulio Louis DiSerafino Giulio Louis DiSerafino, 88, of Bonita Springs, Florida, died Thursday, August 30, 2018.…
BRIDGING THE GAP: Teens can truly make a difference in this world
All around the globe, we see many inspirational men and women changing the way we see…
EDITORIAL: School bus seatbelt law is a good start, but it’s not enough
GOV. PHIL MURPHY signed a law, last week, requiring all school buses in New Jersey manufactured…
It appears work can soon begin at Oval
— The road to the starting line to get the state to sanction a makeover of…
KPD: Four TVs weren’t enough?
KEARNY— On Aug. 4 at 3:40 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Anthony Nunez, Andre Fernandes and Sean Podolski…
4 MORE YEARS!
KEARNY — And on it goes … Drivers passing by the ever-expanding construction site for the…
Kearny Square Mall sold for $45M+
KEARNY— Most people go to a mall to shop. And shop like mad, one particular buyer…
Obituaries for Aug. 15, 2018
Mary King Mary King, 93, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at her home in Kearny. The…
CONTRACT SETTLED?
After going three years without a contract, it appears a breakthrough has been reached in efforts…
Need affordable housing in Harrison? Won’t be happening anytime soon
Desperate for an affordable apartment? Don’t even think about filling out an application for a public housing…
Smile! You’re on candid cameras
By Karen Zautyk Last week, news broke that the national Transportation Security Administration has been monitoring…