Edith M. Ficeto Edith M. Ficeto (nee Cannella) of Toms River died peacefully at home on…
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Man who was sinking in the Meadowlands one of two arrested for stealing a vehicle: LPD
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Ordinance that would have scrapped East Newark Police Chief title, create public safety director, tabled to Sept. 11
An ordinance that would have on second reading, if adopted, eliminated the position of East Newark…
Edith M. Ficeto, mother of Kearny Councilman Jerry Ficeto, dies aged 97
Edith M. Ficeto (nee Cannella) of Toms River died peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2024,…
Adams Street detour upcoming in South Kearny
Adams Street is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight in order to establish a traffic…
Will the EPA allow toxic sludge to be de-watered in Harrison?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m., Aug.…
HCPO hosting drug-awareness candlelight vigil
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office hosts a candlelight vigil Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, to coincide with…
ANCHOR rebate season is nearly here
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COMMENTARY — Once again, that little council stunt last week backfires, just like always
Every January, a calendar of Kearny Town Council meetings gets published. And, as has been tradition…
Paz: Thank you for supporting KPSUE
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Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?
To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…
US News & World Report: Bergen 9th safest county in America
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Upcoming events in the area …
NAPL hosting AI workshop The North Arlington Public Library hosts a program on understanding artificial intelligence…
East Newark plans to scrap police chief position for civilian director
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