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KPD: Man who just hours earlier carjacked a Toyota at knifepoint RELEASED ON A SUMMONS! (bail reform hard at work, yet again)
On June 10 at 10:05 p.m., Officer Oliveira (who had an apparent busy week) was dispatched…
KPD: Wanted Newark criminal still at-large in June 13 Kearny shooting
A wanted Newark man has been charged in connection to a recent shooting incident in Kearny…
Wake information for Jim Hague announced
Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…
New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny
Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…
Police arrest huffer who (and then he) got high off compressed air: KPD
On June 1 at 8:27 p.m., Officers Luis Cazares, Jose Castillo and Sgt. Sean Kelly…
JESUS: THE REAL PRESENCE
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
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…
Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School
Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…
DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge
Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…
Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS
The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…
Women attempting to break into home also had 8 fake driver’s licenses on her, KPD says
On May 17 at 7:27 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Danny Maganinho, David Vazquez and Sgt. Dean…
Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts
The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…
KGC cheerleaders go to Vagas, come home champions — again!
For just about 17 years, the Kearny Generals Cheerleaders — from here on, KGC — have…
St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession upcoming as is Eucharistic Revival
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
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…
Kearny Eats! lineup announced
The latest installment of Kearny Eats! is set for Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 19. Culinary…
Perrone, Belleville Historical Society complete restoration work on Kearny’s WWII monument
The Belleville Historical recently finished restoring the Kearny World War II bronze plaque … with the…
Wittpenn will be closed Sunday
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 21. Be…
UNICO raises cash for leukemia awareness at hoops shoot
The Kearny chapter of UNICO National recently raised $1,100 to donate to those dealing with leukemia…
Honor roll announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, presents the school’s third marking period honor students: 6th…
Kearny baseball makes surprising Hudson County Tournament run
After a trying regular season that included a 1-13 record in the HCIAL American Division, it…
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…
Update to May 11 Argyle Place fire in Kearny
A fire in the early-morning hours of Thursday, May 11, caused serious damage to a home…