Obituaries for March 5, 2025

Doris A. Satulla Doris A. Satulla of Kearny died Feb. 28, 2025. She was 89. At…

Kearny’s Schuyler School announces second marking period honors

Schuyler School in Kearny has announced its second quarter honors. Principal’s Honors Grade 4 – Maria…

LPD: Two Lyndhurst juveniles, both 15, charged with armed robbery of convenience store

Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend,…

Kolbinger: Thank you, Rich Konopka, for years of dedicated service

To the Editor: Thank you, Richard Konopka, for your service to the Town of Kearny. Over…

Wiggins, Bocchino and Mara honored by state Assembly & Senate

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Harrison-East Newark youth cheer team returns, with several upcoming events

Competitive cheerleading in Harrison and East Newark has always been a proud tradition in the community,…

KHS’s ‘Mamma Mia’ kicks off with free performance & dinner for senior citizens March 11

The Kearny High School performing arts department’s spring play “Mamma Mia” kicks off with a special…

Giangeruso promotes 6 of Lyndhurst’s finest

Six of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted in a ceremony Feb. 27. Sgts. Francis O’Rourke, Steven Passamano…

Knights spelling bee winners announced

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus recently conducted its annual eighth-grade Spelling Bee. Ayaan Shrestha,…

NA’s Access for All offers programs for special-needs kids, families

Laughter and meaningful conversations filled Mickey’s Bar and Grill in Lyndhurst on Feb. 22 as North…

Law adjusting nighttime parking at Kearny Town Hall parking lot adopted by council

An ordinance that will change the hours the public may park in the lot behind Kearny…

KPD: Man who drank Coors Light in car also had ketamine on him

It just never really ends well when one drives around at a fast rate of speed…

McCann Stamato proposed bill would address long-term elder care

Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, D-Jersey City, who represents Kearny in the general Assembly, has introduced legislation…

US Att’y: Belleville man 1 of 13 arrested in massive stolen iPhone ring

Thirteen members of an international network that stole thousands of shipments of iPhones and other electronic…

Bus trip from the Henrietta Benstead upcoming

The Henrietta Benstead senior center hosts a casino is trip to Resorts Wednesday, March 19. The…

Cardinal Tobin will celebrate 2 Ash Wednesday Masses in Newark

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, will celebrate two Masses on Ash Wednesday, March 5,…

Stephen Marks appointed town manager of Montclair

Kearny Business Administrator Stephen Marks has been appointed the town manager of Montclair, the town of…

Clara Maass Medical Center appoints new chief administrative officer

Thomas Burke has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, effective Monday,…

A penguin delights children at North Arlington Public Library

While the North Arlington Public Library often hosts interesting events and displays during the course of…

Looking for some exercise? How about a walking tour of Midland Avenue?

If you’re looking for some unplanned exercising, the Town of Kearny has a new program that…

Obituaries for Feb. 26, 2025

Ilene Lusch On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, Ilene R. Lusch, (nee Costello), sister, aunt, great-aunt and…

Wilton Gregory, the US’s first and only Black cardinal, celebrates Black History Month Mass at cathedral basilica

The first and only American Black Cardinal observed Black History Month by serving as guest homilist…

KPD: Black shoplifting suspect says Black detective is a racist for daring to detain her; it’s not her first run-in with the law, either

Well one alleged shoplifter who couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut, and who resorted to using…

Obituaries for Feb. 19, 2025

Bernard T. Cuba Bernard T. Cuba passed away on February 15, 2025. He was 89. Born…

Obituaries for Feb. 12, 2025

Santino DePaola Nino DePaola, a longtime resident of Kearny, died Tuesday, Jan. 15. He was 87.…

Lyndhurst Library’s February display honors Scouts of Unit 86

The Lyndhurst Library hosts its most recent community display designed by Lyndhurst resident Frank DeBellis showcasing…

Applications open for 2025 Bergen County Junior Police Academy

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s offices have opened applications for the Bergen County Youth Police…

Township offering free health screenings to Nutley residents

Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Health Department announce the 2025 Health Screening…

Cardinal celebrates Lunar New Year with Mass at Holy Cross in Harrison

  Chinese Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark and beyond came together in celebration of…

Yet another Scout from Unit 305 achieves Eagle rank

Another Boy Scout from Unit No. 305 has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. The unit…