Here’s a photo gallery from Kearny's 150th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
The Observer Staff
Longo no longer on Belleville Council
BELLEVILLE — Joseph Longo is gone from the township governing body. He says he’s a casualty…
Locals prepare relief for Puerto Rico
BELLEVILLE — Local volunteers are organizing a collection drive to help victims of the catastrophic storms…
News in brief … KFD getting new thermal-imaging cameras
KEARNY – The Kearny Fire Department is getting new equipment with some help from Uncle Sam.…
KPD: Chivalry is dead
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY — A female shoplifting suspect fleeing Walmart last week was abandoned in the…
PBS series recalled turbulent era for U.S.
By Ron Leir Great thanks go to Ken Burns and Lynn Novick for their 10-part, 18-hour…
Obituaries for 4 Oct. 2017
Mel Griffin Mel Griffin died at home surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 24. He…
This week’s full AroundTown
Because of space considerations, we were unable to publish AroundTown in its entirety in this week's…
Goodwill closing Harrison location
HARRISON — Goodwill Industries of Greater N.Y. and Northern N.J. will be shutting down its Harrison…
DPW chief Kerr prepares to call it a career
KEARNY — A loyal Kearny civil servant who will be leaving the town’s employ the end…
Noise from Newark annoying Kearny residents, bike-share plan rejected
Kearny residents fed up with music blasting at them from across the Passaic River into the…
Kearny parish will bless animals
Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church will host the Blessing of the Animals on…
Teen arrested on gun charges
Following an incident last week, police reported the arrest of three young town males, one of whom…
KPD: Living up to expectorations?
KEARNY — Alternative headline: “Oh, spit!” At midnight on Sept. 17, Officer Andre Fernandes and back-up…
Aid will allow for new seats at Franklin auditorium, other projects
KEARNY — Improvements to athletic facilities, school facility infrastructure, personnel and pay hikes will all be…