NA Memorial Day Parade set for next week

North Arlington will hosts its Memorial Day Parade and celebration Monday, May 29, to honor U.S.…

Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…

BCPO: North Arlington man, 23, had children expose private parts on live video in exchange for cash

A 23-year-old North Arlington man has been arrested on child porn charges among others, in what…

‘Quiet Zone’ returns for upcoming NA Memorial Day parade

The Mayor and Council of North Arlington will once again offer a sensory-friendly zone for the…

Council honors late mayor of North Arlington with bench

NA sees increase in annual state Green grant

North Arlington has been awarded a $31,177 Clean Communities grant from the state Department of Environmental…

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…

NAPL hosting talk on the Potato Famine

The North Arlington Public Library hosts a talk called “The Famine Irish: Living on the Street…

For Pronti and NA, it’s all about smart redevelopment

When he sought re-election last year, North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti consistently said redevelopment would…

Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…

NA’s Charowsky recognized by Knights as CERT Volunteer of the Year

David Charowsky, of North Arlington, was recently honored with a Community Shields Award by the Knight…

NAHS jumps 49 places into Top 100 schools in Jersey

North Arlington High School has cracked the Top 100 schools in New Jersey, having jumped 49…

Pronti, NA planting 55 new trees

North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti loves trees — so much so he’s planting 55 new…

NA Knights hosting pasta dinner next month

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an Italian Dinner Night of pasta, meatballs, chicken…

Pronti says North Arlington has seen significant drop in crime rates

Statement from North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti, April 26, 2023: “I am pleased to announce…

Athlete of the Week — North Arlington’s Rhi’Anna Gomez puts slump behind her with power surge

It might have only been 11 plate appearances and parts of four games, but for North…

Catch Christian band Array of Hope in Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Council 2396 sponsors an evening of music by Array of Hope Saturday,…

North Arlington recognized with safety award for sixth-consecutive year

The Borough of North Arlington is once again being honored with the Victor M. Gardella Memorial…

A bright future awaits North Arlington softball after big first win

In the standings it might only count as one win, but to  first year North Arlington…

NA Knights hosting breakfast for priestly vocations

The Knights of Columbus sponsor a dine-in/eat-out vocations breakfast Sunday, April 30 at 10 a.m., at…

Limited alternate routes created for some former DeCamp commuters from Belleville & North Arlington

There’s good news local commuters who would have otherwise been stranded as DeCamp Bus Lines halted…

4 NA cops taking part in Police Unity Tour for first time

The North Arlington Police Department will be represented in the Police Unity Tour for the first…

Versatility, pitching depth is key for North Arlington Baseball

At a smaller Group 1 program like North Arlington, head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono knows that…

NAVES Easter Egg Hunt upcoming

The North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad (NAVES) hosts its first Easter Egg Hunt since the COVID-19…

Purple Heart and 6 other medals returned to niece of NA vet who died on D-Day

In World War II, North Arlington soldier Private First Class (PFC) George F. Eckardt tragically gave…

ALERT — DeCamp Bus Lines ceasing operations to and from Manhattan April 7

Commuters who travel between the local area and Midtown Manhattan are going to find a new…

Banners again available to honor North Arlington’s veterans

The Borough of North Arlington will display military tribute banners along Ridge Road for the fourth…

After historic season, Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Krzykalski has big goals in mind

Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Ava Krzykalski didn’t feel like a “true wrestler” her freshman year when she first…

Laborer salaries make big jump in North Arlington

The Borough of North Arlington is increasing the pay of contract laborers within the Department of…

Local wrestlers Weaver, McNeil, Rocco and McCulloch are Atlantic City bound

As an eighth seeded at 138 pounds in Region 3, few people envisioned Kearny senior Joey…