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…

Lane closures expected on Rt. 7 this week

Expect lane closures on Route 7 Tuesday into Wednesday this week. Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday,…

With increased depth, optimism is high for Kearny wrestling

The preseason is always a time for optimism and when Kearny head coach Tony Carratura Jr.…

HCPO names the 2 victims in this morning’s Hamilton Avenue fire in Kearny

The two victims of this morning’s fire at 56 Hamilton Ave., Kearny, have been identified, Hudson…

UPDATE: 2 die following fire on Hamilton Avenue in Kearny

UPDATE: A second person has died in a fire that took place around midnight this morning…

IMPORTANT ALERT — Mobile mammogram event set for Dec. 6 rescheduled to Dec. 23

The mobile mammogram event originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, in Kearny, has been postponed to…

Obituary: Ellie Nakrosis, of Kearny

Ellie Nakrosis Ellie Nakrosis, of Kearny, died Nov. 27, 2024. Visiting was at the Armitage &…

Obituary: Stewart E. White Jr., brother of Deacon Earl White, dies aged 73

Stewart Edward White Jr. Stewart Edward White Jr., 73, died after a long battle with cancer…

Hudson County, NJIC soccer stars get senior send off with all-star games

Scott Millar looks back fondly on getting to play in the Hudson County All-Star Game following…

Lots across from Kearny Mandees will be paved Friday, Dec. 6

The lot at 285 Kearny Ave., Kearny, directly across the street from Mandees, will be shut…

Jack & jill responsible for seriously injuring moped rider in cargo van collision charged: HCPO

Two Kearny residents who the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says were responsible for a serious crash…

Kearny HS senior play is ‘Murder in the House of Horrors’

The Kearny High School senior play this year is “Murder in the House of Horrors,” by Billy…

BARROSO SAGA DRAGS ON INTO 9TH MONTH

For those who have not been able to view The Observer Live! recently, here’s a recap…

Area stars Covello, Meehan sign D1 soccer scholarships

Olivia Covello and Kieran Meehan both made their verbal commitments to play Division 1 soccer months…

Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit coming to Kearny thanks to Ava DeCastro Lawdanski

The first-ever Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit Breast Cancer Screenings event in Kearny is coming, and…

First-quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…

Macfie inducted into FDU’s Circle of Police Chiefs

Kearny Police Chief Scott Macfie was recently inducted into the Circle of Police Chiefs at Fairleigh…

Kearny’s tree lighting & holiday festival upcoming

‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…

REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’

The Rev. Frank Benson was, for many years, the chaplain to the Kearny Police Department. He…

The election of 2025 in Kearny could be like something not seen here in decades

With the election of 2024 over, it is already time to turn to the next one…

HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…

Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Pantry

Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of…

Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass

The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…

Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year

Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third…

Red hot Kearny, Harrison boys soccer advance to the sectional semifinals

The NJSIAA boys soccer state tournament got underway last week and through the first two rounds…

Big things ahead for Kearny girls tennis

The preseason for the next high school girls tennis season might not start for another nine…