Branch Library will forever be CJ’s: A few months after her death, it will bear her name forever, following moving dedication

In what could only be described as an extremely moving and emotional ceremony, the Kearny Branch…

Belleville football is set to turn past experience into wins

For the past two seasons, the Belleville football team and its young core has gained plenty…

North Arlington football set to get started with young core, new coach

Ali Beh already envisions the final product of what his North Arlington football team will look…

Skyway will have 1 lane closed tonight, tomorrow

Beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23 until 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, the right lane…

ALERT — PSE&G will mill & pave several streets over the next week, starting Aug. 23

PSE&G will perform milling and paving through parts of Kearny over the next week. All instances…

TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP

Mount Kilimanjaro sits exactly 19,341 feet in the air in Tanzania, East Africa. In simpler terms,…

Nutley Football enters the season, far ahead of last year

Christian Helm doesn’t want to make any excuses about the 3-7 record Nutley had in his…

Lyndhurst football looks to ‘get back on track’ with strong senior group

The 2023 season saw Lyndhurst win the NJIC Liberty Division title, but if you ask head…

Harrison won’t field football team in 2024

Last week marked the official start of preseason football practice for high school teams throughout New…

Man who was sinking in the Meadowlands one of two arrested for stealing a vehicle: LPD

  Two people from Guttenberg — one who nearly sank into the Hackensack Meadows — were…

Ordinance that would have scrapped East Newark Police Chief title, create public safety director, tabled to Sept. 11

An ordinance that would have on second reading, if adopted, eliminated the position of East Newark…

LETTER — LaClair: enough with the politics of vendetta and grievance

To the Editor: A few weeks ago, (five) members of our Town Council relayed an ugly…

Edith M. Ficeto, mother of Kearny Councilman Jerry Ficeto, dies aged 97

Edith M. Ficeto (nee Cannella) of Toms River died peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2024,…

Harrison public schools launch High-Impact Tutoring program for mathematics

Thanks to the recent $128,280 High-Impact Tutoring grant awarded by the State of New Jersey, Harrison…

Will the EPA allow toxic sludge to be de-watered in Harrison?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m., Aug.…

HCPO hosting drug-awareness candlelight vigil

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office hosts a candlelight vigil Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, to coincide with…

ANCHOR rebate season is nearly here

The third season of the ANCHOR kicks off soon, and Belleville Mayor Michael A. Melham reminds…

COMMENTARY — Once again, that little council stunt last week backfires, just like always

Every January, a calendar of Kearny Town Council meetings gets published. And, as has been tradition…

Paz: Thank you for supporting KPSUE

To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of KNJ PS Uniform Exchange to express our…

Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?

To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…

Scott Millar continues Kearny soccer legacy, takes over as Kards head coach

Kearny soccer has been a part of Scott Millar’s life before he was even old enough…

KGC Cheer says Aloha, takes second place at Global Games in Hawaii

Jamie Guedes figured there was nothing to lose this past winter when she filled out the…

Veteran basketball coach Corsetto returns at Kearny Christian

Rich Corsetto will be 78 in November and has been coaching basketball for more than five…

US News & World Report: Bergen 9th safest county in America

Bergen County is one of the safest in the country, so says U.S. News and World…

Upcoming events in the area …

NAPL hosting AI workshop The North Arlington Public Library hosts a program on understanding artificial intelligence…

Successful summer program ends in Harrison schools

It’s been a busy — and fun — summer in Harrison Public Schools, as many enriching…

Preparing future football players in Harrison

East Newark plans to scrap police chief position for civilian director

If the Borough of East Newark gets its way, the position of Chief of Police will…

Nutley’s deJianne heads to the RBI Softball World Series

Makenna DeJianne is used to pitching against girls older than her both in travel ball and…

Nutley American LL 10U wins District title

According to coach Steve Michalek, the jump from age 9 to 10 is as big as…