EAST NEWARK – A decade after it designated a redeveloper to convert the old Clark Thread…
The Observer Staff
‘On Sept. 11, 2001, I was blessed to get out alive’
By James Calautti Special to The Observer NEW YORK CITY — With the anniversary of 9/11…
Lyndhurst gears up for centennial celebration
LYNDHURST – The Township of Lyndhurst has its collective eye focused on marshaling forces for a…
KPD: Carjacker no match for 75-year-old
KEARNY – At 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, Sgt. Chris Levchak and Officers Chris Medina, Chris…
The mysteries of the universe
By Karen Zautyk Okay, I don’t know if this is fake news or not, but while…
Obituaries for 30 Aug. 2017
Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Giacobe Gerald “Jerry” D. Giacobe, of Marlboro, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at Temple…
This week’s AroundTown
Belleville Church BBQ The Second Baptist Church of Belleville, 108 Stephens St., marks its 89th church…
THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: No one knew firefighter gave life in line of duty in 1941 … until cadets did research
This is the story of a hero. A man who fought in two wars and then dedicated…
Could a brewery be brewing in Harrison for first time since ‘40s?
HARRISON — Is the art of beer-making about to make a return to Harrison? Seems there…
Drive sober or you will get pulled over
KEARNY — Police agencies around New Jersey — including in Kearny — are gearing up for…
Is a Harrison Parking Authority forthcoming?
HARRISON — Is there a Parking Authority in Harrison’s near future? Could be, town officials…
News in brief
Pechter’s Bakery going high tech HARRISON – A longtime Harrison business is automating but, reportedly, no…
Cuts to funding not stopping Nutley Family Services Bureau
NUTLEY — A funding scare notwithstanding, Nutley Family Services Bureau is still functioning, reports executive director…
KPD: With ‘friends’ like these: Jeepers!
KEARNY — At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, KPD Officer Philip Finch responded to the report of…
Bloomfield cop shoots suspect dead, ECPO investigating
BLOOMFIELD — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting in Bloomfield that left…
Tracing Kearny statue’s history …
With statues of U.S. historical figures representative of the Civil War prominently in the news these…
KID FOR OTHERS: 7-year-old Kearny boy sells juice & lemonade to buy lunches for first responders
KEARNY — Brandon Marrero is your typical 7-year-old, a perpetual motion machine who looks comfortable in…
The battle vs. opioids continues
Education Awareness on Drug Dependency (EADD), a Kearny-based volunteer grassroots group, is continuing its campaign to…
KPD: Here come da judge — and da cops
KEARNY — A 22-year-old town man was arrested earlier this month — while he was appearing…
New firefighter hired, but not without dissent
KEARNY — The Town of Kearny has hired a new firefighter whose appointment was opposed by…
HCPO: Giordano died from natural causes
JERSEY CITY — The official word from Hudson County authorities is that former Kearny Second Ward…
New early childhood care center coming to Harrison
HARRISON – A new child care facility is setting up shop in Harrison. The Harrison Planning…
Chisari elevated to construction official
KEARNY — Kearny has a new construction official. Anthony Chisari, who has worked for the town…
Fall festivities planned
KEARNY — The Town of Kearny has slated a Block Party Celebration for Sunday, Oct.…
Obituaries for 16 Aug. 2017
Raymond C. Condon Raymond C. Condon, a lifelong Kearny resident, died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 5, at…
Pesky fire was difficult to locate: KFD
KEARNY — A kitchen fire in an apartment at 824 Kearny Ave. Friday, Aug. 4, was…
Honoring a long-ago local hero
BELLEVILLE — This Friday, Aug. 11, marks the 155th anniversary of the death of Capt. Henry Benson,…
Thanks to Doyle, river cleanup rolls on for quarter century +
KEARNY — Years ago, Carol Jean Doyle was doing research in the Kearny Museum and happened…
I partied like it was 1979 …
By Joann Barton Special to The Observer I spent Friday night, Aug. 4, going back in time…
New junior high inching closer
LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Board of Education has moved a step closer toward the construction of…