Fatal accident in Walmart lot
KEARNY — A 35-year-old East Orange man was fatally injured Sunday night when he was struck by…
Bridge St. Bridge closed today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Bridge St. Bridge will be closed for repairs today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
For QPHS, $250K donation is largest-ever single gift
Marking the largest-ever gift to the school, Queen of Peace High School received a $250,000 commitment…
Secaucus man rescues woman from car she drove into Passaic River in Nutley
NUTLEY — A 30-year-old Secaucus man is being lauded as a hero after he jumped into…
Kearny school system’s computers attacked
KEARNY – Someone attacked the Kearny public school district’s computer system last week, threatening to hold…
Orlando massacre hits way too close to home
By Kevin Canessa Jr. It was around 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, when I got…
Letter: ‘Landy: Your English is good but your logic … not so much’
To the Editor: Councilman Mike Landy’s rebuttal to my letter of June 8 was beautifully written…
Obituaries for the 22 June 2016 edition of The Observer
Dennis J. Smith Dennis J. Smith died June 4. He was 71. Dennis lived most of…
Kearny enjoys sensational girls’ track season
They come from different backgrounds, different experience levels _ even different schools. But together, Anna…
Lyndhurst Legion Post 139 aims for solid summer
The summer is upon us, so that means it’s time for summer baseball. And that…
Memorable season for St. Mary’s, thanks to locals
The St. Mary’s (Rutherford) High School baseball team concluded an excellent season last week when…
Fatal accident in Walmart lot
A 35-year-old East Orange man was fatally injured Sunday night when he was struck by a…
Farmer’s Market returns June 23
KEARNY — The 11th season of the Kearny Farmer’s Market kicks off Thursday, June 23, and…
Roof on Davis Ave. Firehouse on verge of collapsing
KEARNY — If you’ve been down on Davis Ave. lately, you’ve likely noticed a distinct lack of…
KPL hosts Black Maria Film Festival
KEARNY — In 1893, on the grounds of his West Orange laboratory, Thomas Alva Edison completed construction…
Town won’t stand for chairs on Vets Field
KEARNY – Now that summer is rapidly approaching, Kearny town officials are gearing up for the…
In the mood for a ghost story?
By Karen Zautyk No, that’s not a scene from an upcoming episode of “Outlander.” It’s a…
Correction: June 8 Kearny police blotter
A production error led to the deletion of parts of two May 27 entries in…
LETTER: Landy asks … ‘Where’s your responsibility, Barbara?’
To the Editor: The letter from Kearny Board of Education member Barbara Cifelli-Sherry in the June…
Obituaries for June 15, 2016
John F. DeVincenzo John F. DeVincenzo died June 3. He was 89. Born in Newark, he…
Local grid stars get one last chance to play high school football
Ryan Smith was convinced that his high school football career was finished. When Lyndhurst High School…
Dream season comes up one match short for Harrison volleyball
Three years ago, Harrison High School boys’ volleyball coach Nick Landy brought his team in…
Three locals earn berths on state All-Star team
Although he’s already signed his national letter of intent to attend Rutgers in the…
Letter: Queen of Peace Grammar School is thriving
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to parents of students at Queen of Peace Grammar…
Rt. 7 East closed overnights through Friday
KEARNY — NJDOT officials announced Rt. 7 eastbound will be closed overnight this week to allow for…
Black Maria Film Festival is Saturday at noon at KPL
KEARNY — The Black Maria Film Festival, travels to Kearny this Saturday at noon at the…
Jackson St. Bridge will remain closed for tomorrow’s rush
HARRISON — The Jackson St. Bridge, between Harrison and Newark, will remain closed through tomorrow morning’s…
Can QPHS raise $1M by June 30?
NORTH ARLINGTON — It’s going to take a miracle — and some strong long-term planning —…
‘Green’ education at Roosevelt School thanks to PVSC outreach
By Celeste Regal Special to The Observer KEARNY — Multimedia coordinator Chris Brooks kept a…