John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…
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‘Twisted Cats’ celebrate a decade of service to Kearny … and it’s all thanks to Len Twist
When Len Twist first realized Kearny had an enormous need for a trap, neuter, return (TNR)…
KPD: Juvenile who threw innocent woman to the ground arrested, charged with robbery & other crimes
A Newark boy who thought he might head home with a major payday of stolen items…
Young Marine’s WWII combat valor recognized with Silver Star Medal 80 years ago — though you’d hardly know it
How did the combat valor of a young Marine from Kearny who selflessly gave his life…
North Arlington girls basketball look to continue winning ways with new group
With a 34-20 record over the past two seasons and 46 wins over the past three,…
‘Diner’ author appearing at Kearny Museum
The Kearny Museum, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts author Michael Gabriele for a program on the history…
HCPO: Kearny man arrested on child-pornography charges
A Kearny man has been arrested following a Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged child…
Lane closures expected on Rt. 7 this week
Expect lane closures on Route 7 Tuesday into Wednesday this week. Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday,…
LPD: Plates on car man fell asleep in were stolen
A Jersey City man who fell asleep behind the wheel of a car probably should have…
4 arrested in Lyndhurst were looking to steal Hondas: police
Four males from Paterson — two adults, two juveniles — were up to no good last…
Veronica Channing dies aged 88
Veronica M. Channing (Ronnie) Aug. 18, 1936 – Nov. 23, 2024 Veronica (Ronnie) Channing, 88, died…
Riverbend holiday market upcoming
The spirit of the Holiday season arrives in Harrison Riverbend District Saturday, Dec. 14 as the neighborhood…
Obituaries for Dec. 11, 2024
Dorothy Battista Dorothy J. Battista, 87, of Somerset, formerly of Kearny, died Dec. 4, 2024, peacefully…
Harrison PD will conduct DWI checkpoint later this week
The Harrison Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint from Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2024, to…
ECPO: 6 killed in awful crash last night in Newark
Six people were killed in a horrific crash in Newark last night. The Essex County Prosecutor’s…
HCPO names the 2 victims in this morning’s Hamilton Avenue fire in Kearny
The two victims of this morning’s fire at 56 Hamilton Ave., Kearny, have been identified, Hudson…
IMPORTANT ALERT — Mobile mammogram event set for Dec. 6 rescheduled to Dec. 23
The mobile mammogram event originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, in Kearny, has been postponed to…
EDITORIAL — Remembering Det. Joseph Seals & Douglas Miranda as we approach 5th anniversary of their deaths
It only took a few minutes to realize something significant was happening Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019,…
Obituary: Ellie Nakrosis, of Kearny
Ellie Nakrosis Ellie Nakrosis, of Kearny, died Nov. 27, 2024. Visiting was at the Armitage &…
Obituary: Stewart E. White Jr., brother of Deacon Earl White, dies aged 73
Stewart Edward White Jr. Stewart Edward White Jr., 73, died after a long battle with cancer…
Bowling season preview: North Arlington boys look to defend sectional title
With only 10 days and a handful of practices between the start of the preseason and…
AG: 7 members of 2 trafficking rings, (including 1 operation in Newark), indicted
Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in New Jersey —…
Lots across from Kearny Mandees will be paved Friday, Dec. 6
The lot at 285 Kearny Ave., Kearny, directly across the street from Mandees, will be shut…
Scarpelli leads 16th annual RAKES day
The 16th annual Department of Public Works’ RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) Program,…
Township hosts first of 2 workshops to explain Nutley’s new trash-collection process
In preparation for a township-wide new semi-automated garbage collection system, which kick off Jan. 2, 2025,…
Jack & jill responsible for seriously injuring moped rider in cargo van collision charged: HCPO
Two Kearny residents who the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says were responsible for a serious crash…
Possible road closures upcoming in Belleville
The Township of Belleville is warning motorists of potential upcoming road closures. The township says motorists…
Kearny HS senior play is ‘Murder in the House of Horrors’
The Kearny High School senior play this year is “Murder in the House of Horrors,” by Billy…
BARROSO SAGA DRAGS ON INTO 9TH MONTH
For those who have not been able to view The Observer Live! recently, here’s a recap…