Belleville cited for its bicycle and walking safety efforts

Belleville has been recognized by the New Jersey Department of Transportation to encourage safer and more…

KPD: After stabbing a man outside Kearny Avenue saloon, 1 of 2 suspects is released — WITHOUT BAIL!

On Oct. 20 at 2:08 a.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira and several back-up officers were dispatched to…

VIDEO: New Jersey funeral procession for slain Raleigh, N.C., Police Officer Gabriel Torres

Kearny funeral procession for slain Raleigh-Durham, N.C., PO Gabriel Torres. on Oct. 28, 2022. Torres was…

(RAW VIDEO) Fire today at Elm St. & Seeley Ave.

A fire broke out late this morning — just shortly before noon — at the southeast…

St. Paul’s Ave., off Wittpenn Bridge in Jersey City, will be closed this weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will conduct a railroad crossing rehabilitation project requiring the closure…

Parts of Kearny Avenue from Midland Avenue north may be closed in the AM of Friday, Oct. 28

Watch the video for details.

Woman’s Club donates to cancer foundation

The Woman’s Club of Arlington supported the New Jersey State Federation of Woman’s Clubs in its…

Snakes coming to Kearny Library Oct. 28

As Halloween draws closer, fans of reptiles are invited to the Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny…

Harrison raises flag for Breast Cancer Awareness

KFD & History

Among Kearny’s little-known treasures is the Exempt Firehouse. The two-story brick structure at 72-74 Halstead St.,…

Obituaries for 26 October 2022

Mary McGaughran Mary McGaughran (nee Fallon) of Kearny died at home Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. She…

It’s lucky No. 13 for Kearny girls despite adversity along the way

For the 13th season in a row, the Kearny girls’ soccer team celebrated a Hudson County…

Kearny boys repeat as Hudson soccer champs, eye bigger prize

While members of the Kearny boys soccer team were happy after defeating Union City, 3-0, for…

NA football team in state tourney for 2nd time in 25 years

For just the second time in 25 years, North Arlington’s football team is heading to the…

Belleville officials sport pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and throughout the year, people wear pink to honor survivors,…

Kearny man 1 of 4 sentenced in I-78 drug drive-thru ring

A Kearny man was one of four sentenced after they were convicted in a narcotics trafficking…

Kearny boys’ soccer team beats Union City, 3-0, for Hudson County title

Kearny struck for two goals less than five minutes apart and never looked back as it…

Kearny girls’ soccer beats Bayonne, 2-0, at Red Bull Arena, for 13th-consecutive County championship

The Kearny dynasty continues on. Seniors Gianna Charney and Maci Covello scored a goal apiece as the…

NA Junior Vikings have stellar day against WERC

The North Arlington Jr Vikings Football program took the field Oct. 8 against the WERC Warriors…

Nutley hosting Ruck March on Veterans Day

The community is invited to take part in Nutley’s second annual Veterans Day Ruck March Nov.…

Wagner: KPD & NYPD arrest suspected Brooklyn attempted murderer at Kearny Walmart

On Oct. 13 at 12:13 p.m., Dets. Michael Andrews and Michael Farinola went to Walmart to…

ECPO offering domestic violence advocacy training

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will offer a free training program focused on helping victims of…

Revisiting The Observer’s long-standing policy on covering local elections & publishing letters from candidates

It has long been the policy of this newspaper not to print letters that are written…

Facing potential lawsuit, NJAM corrects story about Melham, lawsuit

After calling for an immediate retraction from NJ.com for an inaccurate and misleading headline on Sept.…

SAL donates $1,500 to local breast cancer charity

The Belleville Post 105 American Legion Family — American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the…

Melham & Co. will bartend for cancer charity

A packed house is expected as Mayor Michael Melham, Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano and Councilman Vinny…

As daylight hours decrease, chances of deer on roads increase, NJDEP warns

Motorists should be aware of potential deer hazards

Elks’ soccer shootout set for Nov. 6 at Oval

The North Central District of Elks Lodges hosts an annual soccer shootout for children aged 5…

Kearny UNICO honors Columbus with wreath

Operation Take Back set for Oct. 29 in Lyndhurst

When the Lyndhurst Police Department and other police agencies take part on Operation Take Back Saturday,…