Auditions for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ set for end of the month

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”…

Get ready for Shakespeare in Harrison

Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company later this month. Performances of…

HCPO hosting candlelight vigil Thursday in West Hudson Park

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office hosts a candlelight vigil in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Month…

Crawford: Rents in West Hudson becoming too expensive for longtime residents like me

To the Editor: Most of the factories around Kearny and Harrison are long gone and replaced…

Hudson Prosecutor hosting candlelight vigil at West Hudson Park

A year ago, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez hosted a special candlelight vigil at North Hudson…

WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…

Pulaski Skyway will be closed most of this weekend, DOT says

The Pulaski Skyway will be closed in both directions this weekend for rocker bent work as…

WHATCo announces 2024 lineup

A magical pop culture parody of wizards, witches and “mugs,” a nostalgic and heartwarming holiday comedy,…

Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…

Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner

Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…

Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary

Alex Valdez, of Kearny, knows he has an uphill battle to climb. After all, he’s challenging…

From Statford-Upon-Avon to Harrison — Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson stage this summer

WHATCo is bringing the Bard to West Hudson. In a unique collaboration with the Teaneck New…

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…

WHATCo presenting ‘The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co raises the curtain on its next production, “The Great…

WHATCo auditions for Shakespearean performances set for May 1

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater, in association with the Hackensack…

COMMENTARY — Sometimes, the most heroic moments happen when no one’s looking

If there’s one thing certain about cops, it’s that they go about their business, each and…

WHATCo announces cast for ‘The Great Gatsby – A Live Radio Play’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co (WHATCo) has announced the cast for “The Great Gatsby:…

Auditions upcoming for WHATCo’s ‘Great Gatsby’ radio program

  The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for “The Great Gatsby: A…

ALERT — DeCamp Bus Lines ceasing operations to and from Manhattan April 7

Commuters who travel between the local area and Midtown Manhattan are going to find a new…

Parking permits coming to East Newark

East Newark is taking steps to create a parking-permit program for residents and non-residents alike. But,…

WHATCo murder-mystery trivia coming at month’s end

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns this year…

WHATCo performances of ‘Drop Dead!’ kick off Feb. 24 with featured actor Dr. John Branwell

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Main Stage 2023 season with the…

WHATCo. hosting auditions for next major production

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. will host open auditions for “You’re a Good Man,…

Amateur Radio ‘Winter Field Day’ later this month will demonstrate science, skill and service

Members of the West Hudson Amateur Radio Club (WHARC) will participate in the national Amateur Radio…

Auditions for WHATCo’s ‘Drop Dead!’ upcoming

They'll take place at the former Holy Cross School, Harrison

East Newark hires fourth administrator in 2 years since Grilo became mayor

East Newark has a new borough administrator — the fourth occupant of that position since Dina…

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ kicks off later this month in East Newark

Law enforcement from East Newark and elsewhere will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol…

WHATCo’s Rock of Ages set for Aug. 20

The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s outdoor summer schedule continues with a “Rock of Ages”…

FIRST CLASS CADETS

Mission accomplished. East Newark successfully completed its inaugural Junior Police Academy, in which borough kids ages…

East Newark hosting National Night Out festivities for second time ever

East Newark will join towns across the country in taking part in National Night Out, from…