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…

Obituary — Mary Femino dies, aged 99

Mary Femino Mary Femino (nee Garippa), a lifelong Kearny resident, died peacefully at home on July…

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…