Kearny’s Ruiz steps up on both ends

With all of the summer league games and training she did over the offseason, Mariel Ruiz…

Kearny boys basketball wins division for first time since 2016

With rarely at the forefront of conversations before or during this season, the idea of this…

Yet another Scout from Unit 305 achieves Eagle rank

Another Boy Scout from Unit No. 305 has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. The unit…

KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him

Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…

KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week

At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…

Taking a look back at The Observer of 1974 with its former editor

By David Lieberfarb Former Editor of The Observer Thanksgiving 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of a tumultuous…

Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees

We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…

KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle

If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…

Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10

Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…

Skyway will be closed most of this weekend

From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…

Kearny boys basketball aims for division title, state playoff berth

Despite his team’s lack of height, Kearny boys basketball coach Marc McCaffrey envisioned a group that…

DEVELOPING — Rodrigues takes oath as Kearny’s Second Ward councilman after unanimous vote

Jose Rodrigues was sworn in as Kearny’s new Second Ward councilman by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle…

AOTW: Kearny’s Souza earns bragging rights after scoring 39

Kearny’s Will Souza has always looked to his oldest brother Nick, one of the most accomplished…

Route 7 closures expected all week, DOT says

Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continuing each…

KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter

Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…

With Konopka out, what happens next in Kearny?

  Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, resigned his seat during the Monday, Jan.…

LESSONS FROM THE GRINCH

Ruth King knew she wanted to do something unique for holidays at the Hudson Arts and…

Konopka resigns from Kearny Town Council

Without prior notice, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka resigned his position at the start of tonight’s…

Guenther Family offer words of thanks for community’s support

Mayor Doyle:  As you are aware, there was a two-alarm fire on the morning of Friday,…

It’s time for our annual New Year wish list and predictions

How is it 2025? I can’t be the only one who has said this more than…

Nutley boys basketball off to 5-0 start after winning Charlie Dolan Tournament

With seven experienced seniors combined with a move to the Super Essex Conference’s National Division, the…

Kearny girls basketball shakes off early losses, wins Charlie Dolan Tournament

Starting the season with back-to-back matchups against state-ranked teams like Hudson Catholic and Bayonne might not…

Mammography in Motion mobile unit returns to Kearny in January

The Town of Kearny will again host Mammography the in Motion Mobile Unit Friday, Jan. 10,…

Washington School Kearny announces first marking period honors

John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…

‘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…

Kearny general and lieutenant rendez-vous in Texas

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…

‘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…