St. Vincent Academy hosted its Ecology Club’s Ecology Earth Day Fair Tuesday, May 16, on its…
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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…
Melham, Belleville accept nearly $70K grant for continued Green initiatives
The Township of Belleville was awarded $68,947 in Clean Communities grants from the state Department of…
7-year-old boy 1 of 2 shot in killed in Newark last night; possible suspect also shot and killed by police: ECPO
A 7-year-old is one of two people who were shot and killed last night at…
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…
Archdiocese of Newark announces Holy Week schedule
Nearly 1.3 million Catholics worshiping in the 212 Catholic parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark…
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…
Missing for 78+ years, Nutley Navyman’s remains accounted for and will be returned home
He was just 24 when he was killed in action.
Essex County among highest OD rates in Jersey
In response to growing racial disparities in overdose deaths, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is…
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…
ECSO offering reward for information on Bloomfield synagogue vandalism
The Essex County Sheriff is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information that leads to…
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…
ECPO offering domestic violence advocacy training
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will offer a free training program focused on helping victims of…
State labor department halts work at Belleville High School (updated 10/14 with comments from superintendent)
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has issued stop-work orders to contractor HESP…
Dean at St. Benedict’s Prep arrested for attempting to lure minor, not a student, to Harrison for sex: HCPO
A dean at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark has been arrested and charged with attempted…
Essex Sheriff offering $10K reward for information about East Orange teen’s slaying
The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to…
Bloomfield man killed in Glen Ridge motorcycle crash: ECPO
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is investigating a fatal car and motorcycle collision…
Belleville man sentenced to 7 years behind bars for role in robbery
A Belleville man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for his role in…
Feds: Kearny man, a former NJ youth & family case worker, indicted on child porn, attempted sex trafficking of a minor charges
His job was once to protect children from irresponsible adults as a caseworker for the NJ…
Nearby jail gets perfect accreditation score on mandatory review items
The Essex County Correctional Facility earned accreditation from the American Correctional Association, which sets the standards…
Coverage of crime not in our towns
Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…
ECPO: Irvington man shot dead in Newark
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark police are investigating the shooting death of an Irvington…
ECPO: Man, 34, shot dead on Newark’s South 20th Street
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a…
BREAKING — Kearny man, 42, charged in connection with death of Newark FD Captain, ECPO says
A Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Newark Fire Captain,…