ALERT — Kearny Branch Library will be renamed in memory of Christine Jablonski

The Kearny Branch Library will have a new name soon — The Christine Jablonski Branch Library.…

Dolan: I’m grateful for story last week and had no idea it was coming

To the Editor: I would like to clarify three things regarding the article in last week’s…

Troop 305 fundraiser set for April

Boy Scout Troop 305 of Kearny hosts a Texas BBQ & tricky tray fundraiser Saturday, April…

Jo-Ann Dolan’s love for reading continues as she celebrates 85th birthday

If you know Jo-Ann Dolan, some things are so very obvious it’s impossible to forget. We…

1 dead, several others injured in crash on Rt. 508

A crash on the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike over the weekend claimed a life and left several…

Harrison East Newark Elks hosting Good Friday fish fry

The Harrison-East Newark Elks host a fish fry Good Friday, March 29, from 4 to 8…

NAPD seeks information about possible burglar

The North Arlington Police Department is looking for information about the person seen in this image,…

HCPO: Kearny man, 18, arrested following reported sexual assault of girl, 13

An 18-year-old Kearny man is behind bars after he is alleged to have sexually assaulted a…

Kearny Police Department increasing recruitment efforts

The Kearny Police Department is actively recruiting prospective officers — and while you may not have…

Man breaks into Kearny home, takes dump in back seat of KPD cruiser en route to jail: police

A man who likely didn’t have a bathroom of his own (you’ll find out why shortly)…

Harrison HS Drama Club performing ‘Starmites’

The Harrison High School Drama Club brings the science fiction adventure “Starmites” written by Barry Keating…

Sherrill lands nearly $1 million for Belleville drinking water issues

The Township of Belleville will receive almost $1 million in federal appropriations to use toward its…

Cardinal Tobin will soon have busy Holy Week

As the season of Lent draws to a close, and as Catholics prepare to observe Holy…

Blood drive, car show fundraiser, food giveaway upcoming and street hockey registration underway

NA Knights hosting blood drive The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive…

‘The Addams Family’ coming to the stage this week at Kearny HS

A busy week lies ahead as the Kearny High School Visual & Performing Arts Department presents…

Meet Brody, the Lyndhurst PD’s new K-9 officer

If you’ve been in Lyndhurst lately, you may have noticed the police department has a new…

Obituaries for March 13, 2024

Christine Ferrie Jablonski Christine Ferrie Jablonski sadly died while skiing at Alta Ski Resort in Utah.…

Short Skyway closures expected tonight

There will be temporary short=duration closures of the Pulaski Skyway in both directions tonight as the…

Loss of Christine ‘CJ’ Jablonski is painful, but she leaves an incredible legacy

If ever you were a fan of the great TV show, “The West Wing” — and…

Belleville mourns the death of Councilwoman Marie Strumolo Burke

The Township of Belleville mourns the loss of one its foremost and most noted women following…

Nutley Family Service Bureau hosting fundraiser

The Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) hosts its first Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, March 23, 2024,…

Nutley starting Hometown Heroes banner program

The Nutley Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the American Legion Post 70, have launched the…

The Observer mourns the loss of Christine Jablonski, who died yesterday aged 53

The Observer joins the Jablonski family and the Kearny community in mourning after the death of…

Pascrell scores major grants for Kearny and Lyndhurst

U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, has scored some significant grant money for local projects in…

PBA No. 21 raises funds for Special Olympics at Snow Bowl at Metlife

Several members of the Kearny PBA No. 21, seen here, took part in the Snow Bowl…

Mayor Doyle reads with schoolchildren earlier this week

KPD: All she had to do was move her double-parked Tesla; instead, she gets arrested, her car sent to the pound

It always makes good common sense to pay careful attention to the orders of police officers.…

John O’Connor installed as newest KMUA commissioner

John O’Connor was installed recently as the newest commissioner of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority by…

COMMENTARY — Video of teens beating up other teens is disgusting

If you haven’t yet seen them, they’re disturbing. Last week, videos from several social media platforms…

Esteves will seek Third Ward council seat in Kearny

If you lived in or around Kearny over the last 40+ years, chances are at some…