A rainbow appears in Kearny

ALERT — Kearny’s National Night Out festivities changed to Aug. 13

Because of potential inclement weather tomorrow, the Kearny Police Department will celebrate National Night Out on…

Zach’s Garage donates 48 backpacks, countless school supplies to PBA, uniform exchange

While there are few things in life that are certain, one thing in Kearny is. And…

Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange has plenty to give away, but still needs donations, volunteers

Jenny Paz knew in 2022 she had to do something for the schoolchildren of Kearny. She…

Obituaries for July 31, 2024

John J. ‘Jack’ Burlick Jr. Known for his generous warmth and caring personality, John J. Burlick…

KPSUE receives donated backpacks from Jersey Mike’s with helps of Elks, FMBA, PBA

Jersey Mike’s and the Kearny Elks recently donated 120 new backpacks and 70 combination locks to…

LPD nabs man responsible for June shoplifting, credit card fraud

A Paterson man who was identified as a shoplifter in Lyndhurst was finally taken into custody…

OpEd — Miller: NJ Transit mustn’t close Kingsland Station

In the war on options, it’s time to fight back. Is it lovely that a new…

HCPO: Newark man gets 25 years in prison for role in 2017 Kearny home invasion

A Newark man will spend a quarter century behind bars after a judge sentenced him to…

ALERT — 1&9 North ramp to Wittpenn Bridge will close tonight into tomorrow AM

Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, July 26, until 5 a.m., Saturday, July 27, the Routes 1&9…

OPINION — Wife of Kearny firefighter says it’s time to make things right for Juan Barroso

I feel the need to write about the situation with Juan Barroso. It is important to…

Obituary for Pearl Yaszczemski: extraordinary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

Pearl Yaszczemski joined her beloved husband Chet in Heaven on July 21, 2024, literally surrounded by…

National Night Out festivities in Kearny set

The Kearny Police Department hosts its annual National Night Out festivities Aug. 6, from 6 to…

3 eastbound lanes on Rt. 3 in Clifton will remain closed through Tuesday morning, July 23

Route 3 eastbound remains closed following the tractor trailer crash and fire this morning in Clifton,…

Obituary — Richard E. Mangin at 89

Richard E. Mangin Richard E. Mangin of Kearny died July 11, 2024. He was 89. He…

BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets…

WHATCo performing Shakespeare soon, both locally and away

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is bringing the Bard to Kearny this summer. A…

At least 3 members of NJ’s Congressional delegation call for Menendez to resign following conviction

At least three members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation have called upon U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez…

State releases audit of automated license plate readers

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan announced…

OBITUARY — Carol O’Neill at 71

Carol O’Neill Carol A. O’Neill, (Skromyda), 71, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Riverview Medical Center,…

Heat wave continues today, Nutley mayor offers tips for all residents

Because of the extended heat wave today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s with a…

Police: Lyndhurst man arrested after allegedly grabbing 3 women’s bums

A man who was alleged to have grabbed three women by the buttocks has been arrested…

Grace United’s Vacation Bible School upcoming

Grace United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 from 6 to…

Hudson County opens cooling center for the unhoused in South Kearny

A cooling center in South Kearny will remain open through mid-September, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy…

Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics

To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…

NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!

To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…

4 West Hudson projects will be backed by major Open Space grants, including Kearny community center

West Hudson will greatly benefit from Hudson County Executive Craig Guy’s plan to disburse nearly $8.5…

ALERT — Visiting Jersey City tonight or tomorrow? Expect Tonnelle Avenue closures

Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 11, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 12, Routes…

2 of 3 teens who stole Jeep arrested in Secaucus; 1 stole police car, joy rode through Kearny

Three teenagers who reportedly stole a Jeep in Jersey City drove it to Secaucus and then…

Belleville Historical Society, Perrone have busy 4th of July

(click on each image to see them enlarged) The Belleville Historical Society had a busy July…