Harrison Police Department’s main number has changed
Effective immediately, the main telephone number for the Harrison Police Department has been changed to (973)…
Kearny PD still searching for at-risk 17-year-old
The Kearny Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Julissa Noy, who identifies as Jordan, and…
Kearny PD issues scam alert for rideshare drivers
We want to bring your attention to a concerning trend that has been affecting rideshare drivers…
Retired North Arlington Police Chief Joseph Zadroga dies aged 76
The retired Chief of Police of the North Arlington Police Department, whose son was one of…
Amid plans for an unprecedented & ambitious 2024, North Arlington Mayor and Council harmoniously reorganize
Mayor Daniel H. Pronti spoke of long-anticipated upgrades along the Borough’s riverfront and other exciting initiatives…
Kearny’s Ken Davie catches up with Duquesne’s (and America’s) first Black law school dean
Harrison attorney and lifelong Kearny resident Ken Davie is seen here with former Duquesne Law School…
No sweeping in Kearny Jan. 15
Street sweeping will be suspended Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Kearny, in observance of Rev. Dr.…
KPD: Another un-sober driver attempts to ‘hide’ in passenger seat
On Jan. 4 at around 3:30 p.m., Officer Sean Podolski responded to a hit and run…
LaClair: Division on Town Council rests squarely at Doyle’s feet
To the Editor: Contrary to the Observer’s biased and inflammatory reporting, the blame for the division…
Ground broken for new mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery; Archdiocese donates $80K to purchase 2 motorcycles for NAPD
We’ll have plenty more in the Jan. 17, 2024, edition of The Observer. In the meantime,…
Obituaries for Jan. 10, 2024
Robert Weber Robert John Weber “Skeetz” died Jan. 3, 2024. He was 79. Born in Newark,…
Young Nutley wrestling team comes of age after win at Bloomfield
With 10 underclassmen in the lineup, it is almost certainly the youngest roster Mike DiPiano has…
Lyndhurst’s Akar post big numbers in return to action
Statistically, the last two weeks have arguably been the best of Asya Akar’s career as she’s…
VIDEO — Kearny’s 2024 Reorganization Meeting
Please note — this video was filmed by the Town of Kearny using Zoom. We had…
Wildly popular Three Kings celebration in Belleville comes with new twist
The window of a red Honda Accord crept down to reveal a preschooler with a puzzled…
Elks’ fundraiser set for late January
The Elks’ NCD SCC and Veterans committees host a fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Greater…
UNICO’s next bus trip set for early next month
Kearny UNICO’s next fundraiser bus trip to Wind Creek Casino & Resort is set for Sunday…
US Att’y: CEO of Lyndhurst company indicted on fraud charges
The chief executive officer of a Lyndhurst-based company was charged with falsely representing to law enforcement…
What are Kearny’s new trash & recycling regulations?
With the start of the new year, there are always changes — and that includes the…
WHATCo murder-mystery auditions upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for its annual dinner theater fundraiser,…
NJDOT implementing travel restrictions for Jan. 6
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction…
Murphy swears Guy in as Hudson Exec
Craig Guy was sworn into office as Hudson County’s fifth ever County Executive Thursday, Jan. 4,…
North Arlington, Pronti beefing up police presence following spike in car thefts, larcenies
North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti is addressing an ongoing concern over a recent trend of…
Wittpenn Bridge closed most of this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn…
Nutley expanding neighborhood watch program
In an effort to address the increase in criminal activities in town, Nutley Police Commissioner Alphonse…
Kearny hosts free screenings at Health Department
The Town of Kearny, in conjunction with RWJBarnabas Health/Clara Maass Medical Center, host free blood pressure,…
KPD: Speedster blew past officers on Kearny Avenue into oncoming traffic, then crawled into back seat upon being pulled over
Move over, Bubba Wallace — y’all got some company in Kearny. On Dec. 31 at 3:44…
NA Knights hosting Italian dinner night
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an Italian dinner night Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30…