Big things ahead for Kearny girls tennis

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

The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82

Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…

Jablonski accepts new judgeship in appellate division; new Hudson assignment judge appointed

Hudson County Assignment Judge Jeffrey Jablonski has a new role in the state’s appellate division and…

Esteves holds off strong showing from Santos in Kearny’s Third Ward Council race; NAGOP incumbents cruise

Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos Nov. 5 in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council…

A WWII HERO UNCLE THEY NEVER MET

Ron Woods now lives in northern Virginia — NoVa — though he is originally from Kearny.…

Esteves wins special election in Kearny’s Third Ward; early results from North Arlington Council race

Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos tonight in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council race,…

Kearny PD: Man drove erratically on ATV and thought he could get away with it … until he crashed

A man from Linden was driving around Kearny on an ATV Nov. 2. And while he…

Kearny, PCA (ACP) and We Are One NJ hosting citizenship clinic in town

The Town of Kearny, in partnership with We Are One New Jersey Hudson County Center, and…

Massive headache alert: Hoboken PATH station will be closed most of February, PA says

If for any reason you use the PATH system via the Hoboken station, you’re going to…

For families of special-needs people, Elks’ Camp Moore is a God-send

For those who do not have children — whether young or not so young — with…

HEARTBREAKING LOSSES

There may come a time when the Kearny boys and girls soccer teams will look more…

Oh the humanity! Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts Hindenburg presentation

The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts a presentation about the Hindenburg Experience at 1 p.m., Tuesday,…

KEARNY CELEBRATES LATINO HERITAGE

Kearny First Ward Councilman George Zapata has always been proud of his Latino heritage — and…

Early voting in NJ begins Saturday, Oct. 26 and lasts through Nov. 3

Early voting in New Jersey begins Saturday, Oct. 26 and runs for nine days through Nov.…

Kearny boys & girls soccer teams lose in Hudson County finals

The Kearny High School soccer teams and their supporters came out in full force to Red…

COMMENT — Waging a ‘write-in’ candidacy after losing a primary the epitome of arrogance

You likely won’t know this since this was yet another little stunt being played out of…

HEROES HONORED

More than 200 veterans and non-veterans alike were on hand last week for the official unveiling…

Kearny’s De Castro Lawdanski steps up, takes over ‘Tie Kearny Pink’ campaign

Ava De Castro Lawdanski, rising Senior at Mount Saint Dominic Academy and an Ambassador Girl Scout,…

Kearny boys, girls soccer return to the Hudson County finals at Red Bull Arena

The Kearny boys and girls soccer teams are both heading back to Red Bull Arena. On…

Kearny volleyball reach Hudson semis for first time since 2016

The idea of the Kearny girls volleyball team playing in a Hudson County semifinal might have…

2 Kearny HS students complete Girls Career Institute thanks to Woman’s Club of Arlington

The Woman’s Club of Arlington has a long history of sponsoring outstanding high school girls who…

2024 Pawrade coming soon

Where does the time go? Seems like just a day ago someone was yelling at ……

Leaves will be picked up in Kearny starting Nov. 4; fines could be levied to those who don’t follow guidelines

The Town of Kearny’s fall leaf program begins the week of Nov. 4, 2024. All residents…

DEA drug take back set for late October at KPD HQ

The Kearny Police Department will participate in the DEA’s semi-annual prescription drug takeback on Oct. 26…

South Kearny trespasser nabbed after breaking into private PSE&G substation, police say

A man who shouldn’t have been cavorting around a South Kearny PSE&G substation finds himself on…

ALERT — Feds say owner of Kearny check-cashing business admits to filing $325M in false money transaction reports

The owner of a Kearny check-cashing business — Galaxia International Inc. — admitted filing more than…

A great Cali Welcome to Kearny

KMUA Commissioner John O’Connor recently noticed the sign to welcome folks to Kearny from Belleville at…

KPD: Man who may have possessed car used in Newark shooting nabbed in Kearny, but not before he assaulted officer

A man who police say may have been in possession of a vehicle used in a…

BCPO: Kearny man charged in fatal Lyndhurst hit & run

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has arrested a 29-year-old Kearny man and has charged him in…

Dedication of Kearny Hometown Heroes banners upcoming

The Town of Kearny will host a dedication ceremony to honor its Hometown Heroes banner program…