The Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s offices have opened applications for the Bergen County Youth Police…
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BCPO: Belleville woman stole almost $70K from bank
A Belleville woman who managed a bank in Bergen County finds herself on the wrong end…
US News & World Report: Bergen 9th safest county in America
Bergen County is one of the safest in the country, so says U.S. News and World…
BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets…
Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington; other Masses also planned
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, will once again celebrate Memorial Day Mass, Monday, May…
BCPO: 43-year-old charged in death of Jersey City man at Lyndhurst motel
A man who spent time in a Lyndhurst motel and whose friend died there has been…
WE GOT THE CUP! MetLife Stadium will host 2026 World Cup Final
The next FIFA World Cup is still more than two years away, but the New York-New…
Bergen County files amicus brief supporting state’s opposition to MTA/NYC congestion pricing
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners have filed an amicus…
BCPO: Nutley man awaiting trial for vehicular homicide now facing charges he sexually assaulted minor
A Nutley man who was charged with reckless vehicular homicide in the 2019 death of an…
Early voting underway, paper ballots may still be returned & more election information
Election Day is Nov. 7 and there are a few things for the electorate to remember.…
NA & Bergen County concert series continues later this month
The brand-new bandshell at Riverside County Park will be filled with good music and fun this…
1 under arrest, 2 sought in Nutley attempted burglary: police
One person is in custody but other suspects are still being sought by the Nutley Police…
Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…
BCPO: North Arlington man, 23, had children expose private parts on live video in exchange for cash
A 23-year-old North Arlington man has been arrested on child porn charges among others, in what…
New program will help parishioners who are addicts get much-needed care
Addiction knows no boundaries and affects every walk of life. And now, parishioners of churches within…
BCPO: Man who shot off flamethrower pleads guilty to aggravated arson, assault charges
The Lyndhurst man who authorities said shot off a flamethrower last year during a hostage standoff…
May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty
Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…
Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…
Bergen County Police Academy seeks accreditation maintenance
The annual web-based assessment of the Bergen County Police Academy, in preparation for maintaining national re-accreditation,…
Archdiocese of Newark announces Holy Week schedule
Nearly 1.3 million Catholics worshiping in the 212 Catholic parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark…
Laborer salaries make big jump in North Arlington
The Borough of North Arlington is increasing the pay of contract laborers within the Department of…
Cardinal Tobin imposes ashes at 2 Masses as Lent begins
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, distributed ashes to a several hundred Catholics during…
Many have not yet applied for ANCHOR rebate, Melham says, but you still have until Feb. 28 to do so
State officials say many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the…
Joint DHS-Montclair State program will aid law enforcement with human-trafficking cases
The Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT) at Montclair State University and the Department of Homeland Security’s…
EDITORIAL — West Hudson: Prepare for a new battle v. Murphy
Hi Gov. Murphy, it’s us, again, the people of Kearny and greater West Hudson and…
Fallen officers remembered at Archdiocesan Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Bergen establishes countywide EMS unit
The Bergen County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a Bergen County Emergency Medical Services…
Hudson & Bergen prosecutors hosting combined vigil for OD awareness in North Bergen
The Hudson and Bergen county prosecutors’ offices are hosting a combined Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Walk…
Archdiocese planning new mausoleum for Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, already containing the most significant mausoleum section among Catholic cemeteries…
Sarlo wants stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers
Sen. Paul Sarlo is introducing legislation that would toughen legal penalties for selling the highly-potent drug.