Three new police officers were hired probationally at a ceremony at Township Hall in Lyndhurst Thursday,…
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US trafficking statistics are numbing
Last week, we first brought you the story of how human trafficking is the equivalent of…
KHS softball booster club hosting Grinchmas fundraiser Dec. 8
The Kearny High School Booster Club hosts a Grinchmas pizza party fundraiser Friday, Dec. 8, from…
Relic of St. Jude, the patron saint of the hopeless, will be in Kearny Dec. 11
Whenever I’ve felt lost, confused, hopeless, I often invoke the name of St. Jude and pray…
Harrison PD among others partaking in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ in December
Law enforcement from the Harrison Police Department and others across the state will be cracking down…
Nutley VFW hosting Christmas donate & shop event Friday, Dec. 1
Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts a “Stop, Drop, Donate, Shop and be Merry” event Friday, Dec.…
Unity among Kearny’s Democratic Party lasts about 5 minutes at county committee meeting; Doyle elected chairwoman
As quick as the Kearny Democratic Party appeared to call for unity in the coming year…
Children: Write a letter to and visit with Santa Dec. 2 at Kearny Town Hall
There will be plenty of Christmas cheer on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Kearny Town Hall, thanks…
EXTRAORDINARY THANKS
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s…
Obituaries for Nov. 29, 2023
Sharon A. Baguchinsky Sharon A. Baguchinsky (nee Conlon) died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family…
Santa thanks all in North Arlington who donated food and watched him ride around
Santa and the North Arlington Fire Department would like to thank the children and residents of…
RAKES Nutley helps 75+ senior citizens get leaves cleared
The 15th annual Nutley DPW RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) program, with over…
Kearny Democratic chairwoman to resign tonight; replacement expected to be in place also
The chairwoman of the Kearny Democrats, who oversaw a fractured party and mayoral election in 2023…
Kearny American Legion Post 99 hosting Grinch-themed Christmas event
American Legion Post 99 of Kearny hosts a Grinch-themed Christmas event for kids Sunday, Dec. 10,…
Was there anything, really, to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Well …
Every year around Thanksgiving, without fail, inevitably, I pause and think about the year gone by…
MODERN DAY SLAVERY — why you may soon see human trafficking signs conspicuously posted publicly in New Jersey
It was just a couple of months ago when The Observer’s Lisa Feorenzo was at a…
Obituaries for the week of Nov. 22
Joseph Miceli Joseph Miceli, 53, died suddenly at home in Kearny on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.…
PSE&G announces upcoming Kearny roadwork
During the week of Nov. 27, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas main on Harding Terrace from…
Santa announces his upcoming visit, route through North Arlington
Santa and Friends will travel the streets of North Arlington starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov.…
PSE&G announces upcoming week’s roadwork
During the week of Nov. 20, 2023, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas main on William Street…
PSE&G warns customers of even more phone scams
Scams continue to cause irreparable harm, including locally. And PSE&G is again taking steps to remind…
Kearny’s Tree Lighting Festival set for later this month
‘Tis the season to once again celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Nov.…
Harrison East Newark Elks donate $2,500 to Just Harrison Food Pantry
The Harrison-East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 donated $2,500 to the Just Harrison Food Pantry. The lodge…
Lyndhurst PD: NA man arrested on burglary charges
A 25-year-old North Arlington man finds himself behind bars at the Bergen County Jail after residents…
Lyndhurst holiday craft fair set for early next month
The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors an indoor Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m,…
MADAME MAYOR: Doyle sworn in as Kearny’s first elected female mayor
Kearny has its first female mayor since 1938 and the first ever who is the elected…
COMMENTARY: Ficeto (finally) takes seat as DPW (and police) chairman
Things sure do have a funny way of working out for the better. Four months after…
Nutley home burgled with residents inside the house: NPD
The Township of Nutley has experienced yet another home robbery where the residents were home at…
‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ debuts Dec. 1
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co is ready to bring the holiday spirit to the…
Hudson County will soon have its first female chief of staff
The new Hudson County Executive will bring with him a new chief of staff and for…