Harrison Cancer League’s flag raising, fundraiser set for next week

The Harrison Cancer League, in partnership with the Town of Harrison, hosts its second-annual flag raising…

If you’re looking for fun this weekend, Belleville has big events planned

A big weekend of family-friendly fun and food are on the menu as Belleville launches into…

Hoboken mayor says he’s gotten death threats, racist parcels

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla released the following statement today after he received a series of death…

KPD: Delaware man, a possible squatter, tells cops prostitute left him in an unfamiliar town … Kearny

A Delaware man got lost in Kearny last week — and no, this is not the…

Nutley’s Paws in the Park set for later this month

Paws in the Park takes place in Nutley Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2…

Plans set for Harrison Multicultural Festival as part of Hispanic Heritage Month

The town of Harrison is gearing up for what it calls an epic celebration of Hispanic…

‘Inside Nutley’ episode features spot with Fox 5’s Tina Cervasio

The latest episode of the “Inside Nutley” podcast featuring Fox 5 sports anchor and reporter, Fox 5’s “Sports…

Nutley girls’ soccer enjoys a big week after difficult start for young roster

With perhaps the youngest roster he’s had in his 12 years as Nutley’s head girls soccer…

BLUE TIDE ROLL — Harrison girls’ soccer team win first county tournament game since 2016 in 9-1 blowout over Dickinson

It’s been a long time since the Harrison girls soccer program has enjoyed a weekend as…

Obituaries for Oct. 4, 2023

Thomas J. Dunwoodie Thomas J. Dunwoodie of Kearny died Sept. 23, 2023. He was 83. A…

FAREWELL TO THE CHIEF

Anthony Monteiro has served the Borough of East Newark for the last 20 years, rising through…

Thank you, Anthony Monteiro, for your remarkable service to East Newark

We’ve all heard it before. East Newark is small. Blink while you’re driving through it and…

NA Knights hosting pasta dinner later this month

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a benefit Italian dinner night for Mercy House, a…

ECPO: Man charged with murdering Nutley woman in Belleville

Authorities in Essex County have announced the arrest of a Belleville man who stands accused of…

PFC Naprawa, KHS Class of 2023, graduates Army Basic Training Friday

Today, The Observer salutes Private First Class Alex Naprawa, of Kearny, and Kearny High School Class…