Woman, 67, victim of strong-arm robbery: NPD

A 67-year-old woman was the reported victim of a strong-arm robbery on St. Mary’s Place late…

I-280 eastbound bridge over Martin Luther King Boulevard traffic shift necessary this weekend for bridge replacement in Newark

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a traffic shift of I-280 eastbound, and…

Official OK granted to keep QPHS open

Queen of Peace High School, which had been slated to close at the end of June…

Boy hit by car, driver flees: NPD

A 12-year-old Nutley boy was hit by a car on River Road on July 10, and the…

Obituaries for June 20, 2016

  Santino Anthony Zaccardo Santino Anthony Zaccardo, of Belleville, died July 8. He was 21. Visiting…

It’s time for good cops to speak up

It’s happened again — twice, in fact — this time in Louisiana and in Minnesota. In…

Cooling centers open in Kearny during hot weather

The Town of Kearny will provide cooling centers during what will likely be the first heat…

QPHS: We’ve surpassed raising $1M

Despite the daunting task of having to raise at least $1 million in just about four…

PSE&G to upgrade gas facilities in Kearny

Beginning July 5, PSE&G will be working in Kearny to replace approximately 5 miles of aging…

No hate found here … just love

WEST HUDSON — Organizing a peaceful march (or walk) often takes months to prepare. There’s the…

Facing deadline, QPHS gets 2 major gifts

NORTH ARLINGTON — Marking the largest-ever gift to the school, Queen of Peace High School received…

Skimmer found on PNC ATM

NUTLEY — Update June 28 at 2 p.m.: The photo attached to this story is a…

Fatal accident in Walmart lot

KEARNY — A 35-year-old East Orange man was fatally injured Sunday night when he was struck by…

Bridge St. Bridge closed today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bridge St. Bridge will be closed for repairs today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

For QPHS, $250K donation is largest-ever single gift

Marking the largest-ever gift to the school, Queen of Peace High School received a $250,000 commitment…

Secaucus man rescues woman from car she drove into Passaic River in Nutley

NUTLEY — A 30-year-old Secaucus man is being lauded as a hero after he jumped into…

Orlando massacre hits way too close to home

By Kevin Canessa Jr. It was around 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, when I got…

Farmer’s Market returns June 23

KEARNY — The 11th season of the Kearny Farmer’s Market kicks off Thursday, June 23, and…

Obituaries for June 15, 2016

John F. DeVincenzo John F. DeVincenzo died June 3. He was 89. Born in Newark, he…

Jackson St. Bridge will remain closed for tomorrow’s rush

HARRISON — The Jackson St. Bridge, between Harrison and Newark, will remain closed through tomorrow morning’s…

Can QPHS raise $1M by June 30?

NORTH ARLINGTON — It’s going to take a miracle — and some strong long-term planning —…

NPD: Another burglary while resident was home

For the second time in a week, a home here was burgled while the residents were…

Whitehead documents the Kearny FD

By Kevin Canessa Jr. When I was still living in Florida, perhaps two years ago, I…

Read the entire June 1 edition here

Want to read all stories in the June 1 edition of The Observer? Catch them all here…

Harrison Councilman Victor Villalta dead at 67

HARRISON — Victor B. Villalta, a Democrat who for the most part of the last decade…

Obituaries (June 1, 2016)

Sophie Vaichas Sophie Vaichas (nee Wesolowski) died at home on May 26. She was 98. Born…

Lyndhurst enjoys sensational track season

At Lyndhurst High School, the track and field team has a simple motto that is plastered…

Longtime attorney loses law license

TRENTON – A Belleville attorney has been disbarred by order of the N.J. Supreme Court. On…

NPD: Alert leads to shoplifting arrest

A police investigation of a shoplifting that occurred on May 15 on Franklin Ave. led to…

Obituaries for May 25, 2016

Helen ‘Lynn’ Caputo Helen Caputo, of Kewaunee, Wisc., died Monday, May 9, at home. She was…