KPD: 3 shot in the leg in Vermella East apartment; victims likely knew each other

Three men were shot in the leg and injured in an incident at the Vermella East…

DEVELOPING — Early-morning shooting reported in Kearny, full details forthcoming

UPDATE: Click here to read the full story. We’re gathering the details of a shooting early…

VIDEO — Lyndhurst police seek suspect wanted in 2 burglaries



Nutley PD: 3 arrested on DWI charges, others

The Nutley Police Department made a slew arrests to end July and in the process, took…

Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend

The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from Saturday at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday —…

PBA & FMBA donate 30+ Lincoln School pool passes to Kearny residents

Lyndhurst PD needs help IDing suspect wanted in 2 burglaries

The Lyndhurst Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the above…

PBA 21 hosts successful annual golf outing

The Kearny PBA’s annual golf outing took place recently and the union says it thanks all…

Kearny PBA & FMBA donate 25 bags to pantry via Goya

Kearny PBA President Mina Ekladious and Kearny FMBA President Juan Barroso were invited last month to…

Ciccolini Brothers redevelopment plan on track: Scarpelli

The Nutley Board of Commissioners say they continue to make progress on the property formerly occupied…

Carjacking suspect nabbed by Kearny PD: King

  Remember back in 2022 when there was a carjacking at the Kearny ShopRite and the…

Meet Kearny’s new Mayor … Peter Santana

For new interim Kearny Mayor Peter P. Santana, it’s all about building on the success of…

Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO

A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…

Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies

Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…

NA Knights hosting blood drive

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…

WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…

KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’

On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…

LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead

To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…

Obituaries for Aug. 2, 2023

Brian T. Toal Brian T. Toal, 49, a lifelong resident of Kearny died Monday, July 24,…

GOING PRO — Kearny’s Meagan McClelland signs with San Diego Wave FC

  For the time in as long as she can remember, Meagan McClelland is getting to…

Nutley American LL wins 8U North Jersey championship, falls in state final

As Travis Gonick talked to his Nutley American Little League 8U team for the last time…