Video shows three white girls using racially insensitive language; Nutley PD says it’s ‘in poor taste,’ but not criminal in nature
A video recently posted on social media has a community scratching its proverbial head. The Nutley…
The top news stories of 2019
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Obituaries for 1 Jan. 2020
Kathleen Kelly Kathleen Kelly (nee Devoy) died Dec. 26, 2019. She was 78. Born in Dublin,…
Observer Sports 2019: Year of the Golden Bear — Lyndhurst state title run earns top spot in Top 10 Sports Stories
It’s safe to say that the final year of the decade was extremely memorable in local…
‘TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE! THE KEEGAN SAGA’S OVER!
Let’s call it the Christmas Miracle on Bergen Avenue (with thanks to Deborah Garcia for the…
EDITORIAL: Our long local nightmare is finally over!
Editor’s note: The following editorial did not appear in print, but will on Jan. 1, 2020.…
Obituaries for 25 December 2019
David Giangeruso David Giangeruso of Lyndhurst, the brother of Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, died Wednesday, Dec.…
Ho, ho, ho, whaddya know? It’s Santa Hague once again
Well, you better watch out and better not cry, you better stay still and don’t be…
NA pays tribute to JCPD fallen Det. Seals, then wins hoops opener
When the horrific news came down that Jersey City Police Detective Joseph Seals was killed on…
Kearny boys’ hoops squad starts season with split
It’s the second season of Bill Mullins’ second go-round as the head boys’ basketball coach at…
David Giangeruso, brother of Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, dies at 62
David Giangeruso of Lyndhurst, the brother of Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.…
WACTH: NJSEA approves resolution to keep Keegan closed forever! We did it!
Click the headline to watch a video from today's historic NJSEA meeting.
As word arrives that NJSEA appeal will be heard, mayors’ committee approves resolution supporting Kearny’s fight
It’s been an eventful last week in the Keegan Landfill saga. A week ago, the Hackensack…
DET. JOSEPH SEALS — Heroic Jersey City police veteran, a North Arlington resident, gave life in senseless shootout last week
The afternoon of Dec. 10, 2019, was as harrowing as any day in recent memory. At…
Such great loss … such wonderful heroes
Editor’s note: This online version has been updated to reflect a change from the original printed…