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…