UPDATE: Eva Simon, 14, of Nutley found safely

NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department says 14-year-old Eva Simon has been found safely and unharmed.…

‘Jersey Fresh’ back in town

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – The Kearny Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone…

Will Doran accept big pay cut?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –  Will he go or will he stay? That’s what the…

Feds target laser threat to planes

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  You can call it a limited-time offer, but it’s being offered by the…

New school borders set

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education voted June 16 to set in…

Superstorm Sandy aid available

Hudson County Long Term Recovery Committee (HCLTRC) has been set up after Superstorm Sandy to support and coordinate the area’s longterm…

Taxes up, but so are public safety ranks

BELLEVILLE –  Public safety personnel and capital needs are being addressed as part of the Belleville municipal budget introduced earlier…

Guilty plea in massive scam

A Lyndhurst man, owner of a Jersey City jewelry store, pleaded guilty last week to a role in what authorities…

In KPD database, they’re #busted

KEARNY –  Following a nearly threemonth investigation, Kearny police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 158…

KHS graduation day marred by mishap

    KEARNY – Two Kearny teenagers were shaken up after their vehicle was involved in an accident…

Thoughts & Views: 52 million without country to call their own

Imagine a winter scenario in which New York Gov. Cuomo is persuaded that his neighbors are meddling with the intrastate…

Longtime coach promoted in police ranks

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  He’s been a longtime West Hudson youth coach,…

A special day for N. Arlington child

    NORTH ARLINGTON – A 10-year-old borough lad was the center of attention recently when he was…

It’s dinner, music & comedy … and much more, at Whiskey Cafe

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  If you’re looking for a New York City-like night…

KPD blotter: Accosted by gunman

A Kearny man was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, in the area of Sanford…