HELP IS COMING

For those who suffer from addiction, every day is a struggle. And for many, it often…

EDITORIAL: Addicts may soon get much-needed help from HCPO

If before now there was any doubt that Hudson County Proesecutor Esther Suarez and state Attorney…

Kearny’s Souza a quick learner in basketball and life

Nic Souza moved with his family to the United States from his native Brazil four years…

Harrison man arrested by HCPO Cold Case Unit, charged with 2007 murder

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office’s Cold Case Unit has arrested a Harrison man believed to have…

Juniorettes taking West Hudson by storm

Last week, we brought you the story about how the Arlington Juniorettes were spearheading a project…

Priest with ties to Kearny, Lyndhurst, placed on leave

A Roman Catholic priest who once served at the parishes of St. Stephen’s, Kearny, and Sacred…

Harrison girls enjoying breakthrough season

The Harrison High School girls’ basketball team is enjoying its best season in six years. With…

THE 4 CHAPLAINS: Army Chaplain will preside at annual Father Washington Mass Feb. 2 at St. Stephen’s

KEARNY — When the Parish Community of St. Stephen’s gets together Feb. 2 at noon for…

Kearny’s girls win Hudson County Relays title for first time ever

The Hudson County Track Coaches Association Relays championships were held last week at the Jersey City…

Harrison’s Rodriguez: Senior leader for the Blue Tide

The sound of basketballs bouncing inside the Harrison Recreation Center before the early morning rush hour…

The top news stories of 2019

Click the headline above to read the Top stories of 2019 in The Observer.

Observer Sports 2019: Year of the Golden Bear — Lyndhurst state title run earns top spot in Top 10 Sports Stories

It’s safe to say that the final year of the decade was extremely memorable in local…

‘TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE! THE KEEGAN SAGA’S OVER!

Let’s call it the Christmas Miracle on Bergen Avenue (with thanks to Deborah Garcia for the…

EDITORIAL: Our long local nightmare is finally over!

Editor’s note: The following editorial did not appear in print, but will on Jan. 1, 2020.…

Ho, ho, ho, whaddya know? It’s Santa Hague once again

Well, you better watch out and better not cry, you better stay still and don’t be…