New flu shots soon to be available for Kearny, East Newark residents

KEARNY – It’s time to think about getting a flu shot and the Kearny Health Department…

Will 101 Kearny Ave. be used for overnight parking?

KEARNY — The fate of a municipal parking lot located in the heart of Kearny’s main…

News stories will be posted Wednesday, Sept. 27, by noon

This week's news stories will be posted here, online, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, by noon. We…

AroundTown for 27 Sept. 2017 (online only)

Belleville Garage sale More than 100 residents will be participating in Belleville’s annual township-wide Garage Sale…

Harrison’s girls’ volleyball team off to rousing start; defeats state power Secaucus for first time in 15 years

After posting a 15-11 record last year, the Harrison High School girls’ volleyball team had higher…

This week’s AroundTown in full …

Belleville Anthem anniversary To commemorate the 203rd  anniversary of  the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by…

GAZING AT THE SUN

Elaine McCarthy and Jess McMasters have been friends for a long time. Many years ago, they…

Cardinal making first pastoral visit to Kearny Sept. 7

The calendar may indicate it’s still summer during the first few weeks of September, but at the Roman…

Towns awarded Green Acres ca$h

REGION – Public recreation in The Observer coverage area can expect to share in a potof…

Alleged child-sex predator indicted

TRENTON – A 43-year-old Belleville man, who ran a youth-sports video production company out of his…

Lyndhurst man, a firefighter, arrested on child-porn charges: BCPO

LYNDHURST — A 49-year-old Lyndhurst man who lists his occupation as a firefighter with an unknown…

Ralph Vellon, Belleville BOE trustee, dead at 60

BELLEVILLE – Ralph Vellon certainly took his civic responsibilities seriously. As a member and officer of…

Clark Thread ready for redevelopment?

EAST NEWARK – A decade after it designated a redeveloper to convert the old Clark Thread…

Lyndhurst gears up for centennial celebration

LYNDHURST – The Township of Lyndhurst has its collective eye focused on marshaling forces for a…

KPD: Carjacker no match for 75-year-old

KEARNY – At 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, Sgt. Chris Levchak and Officers Chris Medina, Chris…

New NA grid coach Savage finally gets chance

When your high school football program is coming off a horrendous 1-9 season and you’re the…

Blue Tide rolling toward another shot at state glory

The Harrison High School boys’ soccer team was once again one of the most powerful teams…

This week’s AroundTown

Belleville Church BBQ The Second Baptist Church of Belleville, 108 Stephens St., marks its 89th church…

THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: No one knew firefighter gave life in line of duty in 1941 … until cadets did research

This is the story of a hero. A man who fought in two wars and then dedicated…

Could a brewery be brewing in Harrison for first time since ‘40s?

HARRISON — Is the art of beer-making about to make a return to Harrison? Seems there…

Drive sober or you will get pulled over

KEARNY — Police agencies around New Jersey — including in Kearny — are gearing up for…

Is a Harrison Parking Authority forthcoming?

  HARRISON — Is there a Parking Authority in Harrison’s near future? Could be, town officials…

News in brief

Pechter’s Bakery going high tech HARRISON – A longtime Harrison business is automating but, reportedly, no…

Cuts to funding not stopping Nutley Family Services Bureau

NUTLEY — A funding scare notwithstanding, Nutley Family Services Bureau is still functioning, reports executive director…

KPD: With ‘friends’ like these: Jeepers!

KEARNY — At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, KPD Officer Philip Finch responded to the report of…

Bloomfield cop shoots suspect dead, ECPO investigating

BLOOMFIELD — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting in Bloomfield that left…

KID FOR OTHERS: 7-year-old Kearny boy sells juice & lemonade to buy lunches for first responders

KEARNY — Brandon Marrero is your typical 7-year-old, a perpetual motion machine who looks comfortable in…

The battle vs. opioids continues

Education Awareness on Drug Dependency (EADD), a Kearny-based volunteer grassroots group, is continuing its campaign to…

New firefighter hired, but not without dissent

KEARNY — The Town of Kearny has hired a new firefighter whose appointment was opposed by…

HCPO: Giordano died from natural causes

JERSEY CITY — The official word from Hudson County authorities is that former Kearny Second Ward…