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.

Belleville Historical Society celebrates National Ice Cream Day

   

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…

4th MP honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, Principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s fourth marking period honor roll and…