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Longtime Kearny lawyer Larry Brady dies in Florida aged 83
Lawrence Peter “Larry” Brady, known locally for his work with the law firm Doyle & Brady,…
Kearny marks National Police Week
National Police Week was earlier this month and the Town of Kearny celebrated it by issuing…
AMAZING TAG! Macfie gets dad’s military ID tag back … 40 to 50 years after they went missing
There were a few things of which Scott Macfie was certain when he became Kearny’s Police…
Feds: Kearny man admits to possessing child pornography, transporting it
A Kearny man who is a former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and…
Jesus Christ: God with us — Corpus Christi procession returns to Kearny soon
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
After year-long investigation, Det. Frank West arrests Kearny man, 24, accused of asking for sex from girl, 15
In April 2023, a mother told Kearny police a man was attempting to engage her 15-year-old…
Police: Man was driving in car drunk, with open container and 12-year-old in passenger seat
Not even a man driving with an open container of alcohol in his car with a…
OUTSTANDING SENIOR
You know the old saying — only not living forever and taxes are guaranteed. But if…
Kearny boys volleyball hits stride, returns to HCT semifinals
Kearny’s boys volleyball team, at times, has looked like a group that has the size, talent…
Kearny’s Vazquez comes back from injury, wins South Hudson title
This outdoor track season has taken on an added meaning for Aracely Vazquez. In early January,…
Kearny uniform exchange expanding in 2024
The Kearny Public Schools’ Uniform Exchange, a non-profit formed in 2022, has launched its 2024 collection…
KPD: Man drove head-on into traffic on Belgrove Drive
On May 5, at about 7 p.m., Kearny police units were dispatched to Belgrove Drive, where…
Expect overnight delays on the Skyway
Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 9 until 5 a.m., Friday, May 10, the Pulaski Skyway…
Not-so-smart criminal drove off from police stop, but CCTV cameras still helped cops arrest him later: KPD
A man who thought he could outsmart a Kearny Police Officer seemed to forget — cameras…
Kearny baseball clinches HCIAL National Division title
Despite a young roster short on experience, a division title was a goal the Kearny baseball…
WHATCo hosting auditions for Shakespeare productions
Open auditions for Shakespeare productions by the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New…
KPD: Habitual package thief nabbed, this time in possession of 2 street lamp bases
On April 22, Officer Jonathan Dowie was flagged down by a concerned citizen, who observed a…
Pennsylvania Avenue closures expected this week in South Kearny
Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, April 29 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, and continuing overnight,…
DeCastro scores 35 additional overnight parking spots at West Hudson Park for First Ward residents
Overnight parking is now permitted in West Hudson Park near Fairy Lake Pond, from 7 p.m.…
‘Disaster’ debuts April 26 at WHATCo Theater
“Disaster! The Musical” debuts this weekend with a two-weekend run through May 4 at The Theater…
Town of Kearny hosts Passaic River cleanup
The Town of Kearny hosted its annual cleanup of the area near the Passaic River last…
At Lincoln Middle School, students learn about many career paths from local leaders
Last week, on The Observer Live!, we discussed some aspects of how things are happening at…
KUEZ Town-Wide Yard Sale upcoming
Bargain hunters — start your engines and head for Kearny as the KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard…
Southpaw Doyle throws out first pitch at Softball Opening Day
Kearny Recreation Softball Opening Day took place this past weekend at Veterans Field and Mayor Carol…
PBA No. 21 donates $500 to KHS varsity boys’ basketball team, coached by former KPD Det. McCaffrey
Kearny PBA No. 21 recently donated $500 to the Kearny High School boys’ varsity basketball program,…
Closure of South Kearny’s Pennsylvania Avenue coming up this week
Pennsylvania Avenue is scheduled to have one lane closed with alternating traffic next week for the…