If you have not yet seen the video, perhaps you ought not. It’s that bad. But…
Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
Obituaries for Aug. 3, 2022
Barbara Mary Kingeter Barbara Mary Kingeter, (Blazas), 90, died peacefully in her sleep at home on…
BREAKING — Kearny man, 42, charged in connection with death of Newark FD Captain, ECPO says
A Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Newark Fire Captain,…
Concert set for tonight in Nutley postponed
The Summer Concert featuring The Rick Martin Orchestra originally scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. has…
Nutley VFW hosting Movie Night Aug. 4
Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts its first-ever movie night Thursday, Aug. 4, with a feature presentation…
With the rise in mercury comes a rise in scams, PSE&G says
The rise in mercury carries with it a rise in scammers scamming the scammable.
TRAFFIC ALERT — Expect closures at Tonnelle Circle the next 4 nights
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says overnight lane and ramp closures on Tonnelle Avenue/Route…
PBA, FMBA & CS-11 donate 50 pool passes to Kearny residents
With the recent heatwave bringing temperatures above 100°, Kearny’s three labor unions — in conjunction with…
Kearny PD will observe National Night Out Aug. 2
The Kearny Police Department will join law-enforcement agencies around the country in celebration of National Night…
Woman’s Club of Arlington awards 9 scholarships
The Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA) has a long history of recognizing outstanding Kearny High School…
OBITUARY — Mary Ann DiBartolomeo at 82
Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo of Jersey City died peacefully Sunday,…
GoFundMe set up for Hudson CO beaten by inmate
Nearly $25,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the Hudson County corrections officer who…
Newark man arrested in Kearny, is charged with killing Belleville bodega owner, ECPO says
The man authorities believe killed a Belleville man who owned and operated a bodega in Newark…
Unique art collection was on display at Kearny Library
The Kearny Public Library recently highlighted one of its most unique collections as part of a…
East Newark hosting National Night Out festivities for second time ever
East Newark will join towns across the country in taking part in National Night Out, from…
OBITUARY — Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo at 82
Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo of Jersey City died peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She…
Belleville recipient of AARP challenge grant
Belleville has been selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant, one of eight grantees…
In support of Kearny’s grant application for new trees
If you’ve lived in Kearny long enough, you know this is not a fun place to…
Obituaries for July 20, 2022
Jacqueline Dunphy-Howell Jackie Dunphy-Howell died July 12, 2022. She was 65. She lived most of her…
Clerk in Harrison’s construction office arrested on theft charges: Suarez
She's been a Harrison employee since 2015.
Man magnetic fishing in Passaic River pulls out unexploded military shell: Nutley PD
What could have ended as a horrific tragedy instead concluded safely Saturday afternoon along the Passaic…
Grant, if awarded, would allow for significant tree replenishment in Kearny
About a week ago, The Observer’s Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo was taking a walk with her dog,…
Anne Dowie, mother of retired Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, dies aged 96
Longtime Kearny resident spent the last 21 years of her life in Jupiter, Florida.
Wittpenn will be closed this weekend
This work was originally scheduled for last weekend, but was rescheduled due to weather.
Schuyler School’s 4th quarter honors announced
Valerie Iacono, Schuyler School principal, announces the school’s fourth marking period honors. Grade 6 Principal’s Honors…
Cicala appointed Hudson Trial Court Administrator, Jablonski says
Kimberly Cicala has been appointed trial court administrator in Hudson County
Belleville farmers market returns July 16
Just like a Jersey tomato in July, the monthly farmers market is continuing to grow in…