The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…
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Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles
Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…
Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says
Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…
Elks taking part in Rita’s fundraiser later this month
The North-Central District of the Elks host a fundraiser July 25 and 26 at Rita’s Italian…
Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…
Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home
Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…
KPD: Woman who made 40 calls to a crime witness, threatening to kill her, nabbed by detectives
A woman who called in death threats to a witness to a serious juvenile crime is…
Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny
Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…
Attorney General alarmed by ‘White Supremacy’ report’s findings
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced July 10 the…
Fire Prevention Week 2023 will focus on safer cooking habits
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100…
NA & Bergen County concert series continues later this month
The brand-new bandshell at Riverside County Park will be filled with good music and fun this…
LETTER — Manley: No one is suited to be mayor more than Doyle
To the Editor: As a former employee of the town and the shop steward of the…
Nutley completes 10th Junior Police Academy to rave reviews
For the last decade, the Nutley Police Department has hosted scores of fifth- through eighth-graders each…