Bridge will be closed this weekend

Guess what local bridge is slated to be closed this weekend? We're only kidding — we know…

Kick off July 4 with a big bang in Belleville

The morning of July 4 kicks off with a big bang at the old Belleville Dutch…

Belleville SAL attends Legion Convention in South Jersey

2 intersection upgrades complete on Belleville’s Washington Ave.

New traffic signal equipment was installed at two intersections along Franklin Avenue in Belleville Thursday, June…

Former Jersey Governor will swear-in Melham July 1

When Michael Melham’s second term as mayor of Belleville begins next month, it will come with…

Kearny-Belleville Elks donate food, $500 to Kearny HS Project Graduation

Belleville American Legion & Sons donate to veterans program

American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 recently donated $1,000…

Numerous local teens graduate from the Prep

St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City recently celebrated its 144th Commencement at Keenan Field. 

Dean’s List honors announced by several universities

Lehigh, Piedmont & Centenary universities.

Kearny PBA No. 21 awards 2022 scholarships

Kearny PBA Local No. 21 recently awarded two scholarships to graduating Kearny High School seniors —…

Children 6 months and older may now get COVID vaccine in Hudson County, DeGise says

Hudson County is ready to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months and older…

Mom of teen assaulted on Kearny Avenue Sunday morning speaks out

A Kearny man is behind bars after he allegedly accosted two females — one a juvenile…

Franklin School in Kearny needs your help to upgrade playground

The faculty and staff at Franklin School, Kearny, are looking to improve the playground at the…

BEHIND MANY SCENES — How Kearny Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle does so much without ever seeking the limelight

Last week — June 15 to be precise — the senior picnic returned for the first…

Obituaries for June 22, 2022

William H. Myers William H. Myers, 86, of North Arlington, died June 15, 2022. He was…

Belleville PD launching ‘Pizza With a Cop’ later this week

You’ve heard of Coffee With a Cop. Well, the Belleville Police Department is changing that a…

Scarpelli to debut mayoral podcast in July

“Inside Nutley” will feature Scarpelli and host Thomas Greco, along with special guests, who will be…

Fish House Road ramp to Rt. 7 East will be closed Saturday

The Fish House Road northbound ramp to Route 7 eastbound will be closed Saturday in Kearny.

DEVELOPING — KPD: 1 OF 2 suspects apprehended after chase from Walmart into Harrison

A police chase from the Kearny Walmart parking lot ended with the vehicle’s occupants bailing near…

Confirmed lightning strike in Lyndhurst this morning

Copestone wins Kearny Minor League championship

The Copestone Masonic Lodge team are the 2022 champions of Kearny Minor League baseball and finished…

Harrison senior citizens BBQ & town blood drive both slated for June 30

The Town of Harrison sponsors a barbecue for town senior citizens Thursday, June 30, from 11…

A beautiful day for Kearny’s seniors as annual picnic returns for first time since 2019

Picnic returns after two-year COVID-caused hiatus

EDITORIAL — In preparation for a new round of local elections in Kearny & Harrison

Two of four council races in Kearny will be contested — and the incumbent Mayor of…

Obituaries for June 15, 2022

Dorothy Dyl Dorothy Dyl died June 6, 2022. Her visiting was Tuesday, June 14, from 4…

UCPO: West Hudson man gets 7½ years in prison for leaving scene of fatal accident

A West Hudson man who was convicted by a jury in March for fatally striking a…

Kearny PD hosts bike safety & challenge course event

The Kearny Police Department hosted a bike safety event and challenge course last weekend at Lincoln…

Special Olympics Torch Run passes through South Bergen & West Hudson

The 2022 Police Special Olympics Torch Run came through Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Kearny, East Newark and…

Belleville PD: Boy, 13, dies after dirt bike crash

A 13-year-old Belleville boy died Tuesday, June 7, after he lost control of a dirt bike…

Corpus Christi procession returns to St. Stephen’s June 19

The Parish Community of St. Stephen’s, Kearny, will celebrate the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi Sunday,…