Ciccolini Brothers redevelopment plan on track: Scarpelli

The Nutley Board of Commissioners say they continue to make progress on the property formerly occupied…

Carjacking suspect nabbed by Kearny PD: King

  Remember back in 2022 when there was a carjacking at the Kearny ShopRite and the…

Meet Kearny’s new Mayor … Peter Santana

For new interim Kearny Mayor Peter P. Santana, it’s all about building on the success of…

Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO

A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…

Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies

Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…

NA Knights hosting blood drive

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…

WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…

KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’

On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…

LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead

To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…

Obituaries for Aug. 2, 2023

Brian T. Toal Brian T. Toal, 49, a lifelong resident of Kearny died Monday, July 24,…

SOCCERTOWN USA-UK — EPL, EA Sports & Kearny team up to build mini-pitch

If ever there were any doubts where the capital of American Soccer is, it’s pretty clear…

New crosswalk beacon installed in Nutley

The Nutley Department of Public Works has installed a new pedestrian crosswalk beacon at the intersection…

Police: Man who said he was driving from Newark to Newark was … drunk

On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…

Drunken driver smashes into vehicle with family of 4 in it, then just drives off: Police

On the morning of July 28, a family of four was casually driving down Schuyler Avenue…

Lyndhurst’s Frank’s GMC wins 2022 Dealer of the Year award

General Motors has recognized Frank’s GMC in Lyndhurst with the 2022 GMC Dealer of the Year…

As you likely expected, Wittpenn will be closed July 29

The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, July 29, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

North Arlington announces National Night Out plans

The Borough of North Arlington will celebrate National Night Out on Aug 1.  The nationwide event…

Bx Man who allegedly strangled Kearny resident charged with slew of crimes: KPD

A Bronx man is behind finally behind after he reportedly attempted to strangle someone he knew…

Lyndhurst police charge Kearny man with shoplifting: Auteri

A Kearny man who Lyndhurst police say shoplifted from one Valley Brook Avenue store was in…

Lyndhurst has National Night Out covered

Lyndhurst’s National Night Out celebration Aug. 1 will include interactive displays. demonstrations, giveaways, food and dessert…

Crane that toppled over in Manhattan owned by company with close South Kearny ties

The crane that collapsed and toppled to the ground at a construction site on 10th Avenue…

4 kids who stole 2 cars, attempted home break-ins and several other crimes in 2 towns sprung in Belleville before KPD could charge them: Police

Four teenagers who reportedly stole two cars, tried to break into a few Kearny homes, then…

Drone video footage of St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession

This footage was filmed by David Louis, a local videographer. Check out his video via St.…

Nutley hosting blood drive in August

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health has partnered with Vitalant Blood Services of New…

Belleville looking toward ‘biggest’ National Night Out ever

The Belleville Police Department, Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council are planning a night of…

NA celebrates Independence Day with reading of ‘Declaration of Independence’

  The Borough of North Arlington continued a cherished tradition July 4 as residents gathered on…

Obituaries for July 26, 2023

Cecilia Agnes Holle Cecilia Agnes Jordan Holle was born to James and Rose Ann Hamill Jordan,…

Red Cross in dire need of blood donations

After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent…

There’s lots left to do this summer at the Lyndhurst Library

If you’re looking for summer fun activities for the young ones, you only need to look…

Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy

Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…