There’s no secret behind Sam Mayer’s late-season shooting surge. No superstition, no change in routine, no…
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Wilton Gregory, the US’s first and only Black cardinal, celebrates Black History Month Mass at cathedral basilica
The first and only American Black Cardinal observed Black History Month by serving as guest homilist…
KPD: Black shoplifting suspect says Black detective is a racist for daring to detain her; it’s not her first run-in with the law, either
Well one alleged shoplifter who couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut, and who resorted to using…
Obituaries for Feb. 19, 2025
Bernard T. Cuba Bernard T. Cuba passed away on February 15, 2025. He was 89. Born…
Kearny’s Ruiz steps up on both ends
With all of the summer league games and training she did over the offseason, Mariel Ruiz…
Obituaries for Feb. 12, 2025
Santino DePaola Nino DePaola, a longtime resident of Kearny, died Tuesday, Jan. 15. He was 87.…
Nutley’s Nellegar emerges into a dual threat
For most of her basketball career, Kaitlyn Nellegar has played the role of “undersized” forward. The…
Lyndhurst Library’s February display honors Scouts of Unit 86
The Lyndhurst Library hosts its most recent community display designed by Lyndhurst resident Frank DeBellis showcasing…
Applications open for 2025 Bergen County Junior Police Academy
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s offices have opened applications for the Bergen County Youth Police…
Cardinal celebrates Lunar New Year with Mass at Holy Cross in Harrison
Chinese Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark and beyond came together in celebration of…
Yet another Scout from Unit 305 achieves Eagle rank
Another Boy Scout from Unit No. 305 has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. The unit…
KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him
Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…
KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week
At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…
Retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., visiting Newark for Mass
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the first Black Cardinal to serve…
Taking a look back at The Observer of 1974 with its former editor
By David Lieberfarb Former Editor of The Observer Thanksgiving 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of a tumultuous…
Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees
We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…
Obituary: Arthur C. ‘Lefty’ VanHorn dies, aged 83
Arthur C. ‘Lefty’ VanHorn Arthur C. “Lefty” VanHorn, 83, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Born in…
Lyndhurst’s Chaname shines in leading role
Following the graduation of the top four scorers from last season, including career points leader Anthony…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10
Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…
Skyway will be closed most of this weekend
From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…
At Lyndhurst PD, Carrino promoted to deputy chief while Auteri, Haggerty rise to captain
It’s been a busy week-long period for the Lyndhurst Police Department as a new deputy…
Safety Sticks coming to North Arlington — but just what are they?
The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are…
Obituaries for Jan. 29, 2025
Ronald Donato Travisano Ronald Donato Travisano died peacefully after a short illness on Jan. 21, 2025,…
Nutley school lockdown lifted: police
According to the Nutley Police Department: The Nutley Police Department was investigating an incident that required…
Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory lifted
Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory has been lifted. Lyndhurst OEM says the following measures are strongly encouraged: •…
Area news briefs
Annual Four Chaplains Mass upcoming St. Stephen’s Church hosts the annual Four Chaplains Mass — or,…
North Arlington breaks ground on 6 new townhomes
A former commercial and industrial parcel in North Arlington is being rejuvenated as the site for…
Obituaries for Jan. 22, 2025
Alexander Forfar Alexander Forfar died at home Jan. 16, 2025. He was 77. Born in Kearny,…
AOTW: Castellano shoots Harrison to best start in five years
Angel Castellano has been an outside shooting threat from basically the moment he first started playing…