The Mayor Michael Melham Civic Association is teaming up with Councilwoman Naomy DePeña and Board of…
Year: 2022
Second arrest made in Kearny homicide, HCPO says
A second arrest has been made in the Sept. 20 Kearny homicide that took the life…
Route 7 eastbound lane and ramp from Fish House Road northbound to be closed and detoured Saturday
The Fish House Road northbound ramp to Route 7 eastbound and the right lane on Route…
Animal blessing set for Oct. 2 at Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church
The Revs. Paul Gulya and Bernardo Cardona of Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church,…
Police called to same ‘foul-odored’ home 9 times between Sept. 11-14, resulting in woman being arrested twice
On Sept. 11 at 3:22 p.m., Officers Harold Azurdia and Sean Podolski and Sgt. Angelo Palagano…
HCPO: Arrest made in connection with Tuesday Kearny homicide
A 39-year-old Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the Tuesday, Sept. 20, Belgrove Drive…
Belleville man sentenced to 7 years behind bars for role in robbery
A Belleville man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for his role in…
Harrison Lions donate Sotomayor books to Kennedy and Lincoln schools
Through the benevolence of the Harrison Lions Club, both Kennedy and Lincoln elementary schools received brand…
Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance grows and looks to expand programs
What are young people facing in today’s society? Let’s start here. Statistics show last year, 43%…
Statue will forever immortalize soccer in Harrison & for all of West Hudson
Mention the word “soccer” to Harrison Councilman Michael Dolaghan and it’s like unleashing a volcano of…
Obituaries for Sept. 21, 2022
Maria Teresa Jimenez Maria Teresa Jimenez died Sept. 5, 2022 at the age of 92. Born…
Following 1-2 start, Golden Bears look to now as a turning point
Head Coach Emad Abu-Hakemah could have easily been dismayed by seeing his Lyndhurst boys’ soccer team…
Inexperienced NA volleyball team may have a tough road ahead
Despite graduating nearly the entire lineup from last year’s stellar 15-10 team, North Arlington girls’ volleyball…
Banuls awarded Woman’s Club scholarship
Lyndhurst resident Bella Banuls is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship courtesy of the Woman’s Club…
Chong & Ferreira both shine on the gridiron, are The Observer’s Co-Athletes of the Week
Whenever Adonis Chong or Gabe Ferreira is in need of a little motivation, all one has…
Victim of Kearny homicide identified by HCPO
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has identified the man found dead this morning near Veteran’s…
HCPO: Possible homicide at Belgrove Drive and Afton Street in Kearny
Update: A suspect is in custody and there is no danger to anyone in the area.…
Nutley will dedicate children’s room to long time library board president
The Township of Nutley is set to honor Anthony Iannarone by dedicating its Public Library’s Children’s…
COMMENTARY — Remembering how sports united a region & nation
One swing of Mike Piazza's bat on Sept. 21, 2001, helped so many feel that the…
If you make $150K or less, and rent or own a home, NJ wants to send you money — honestly
This is not a joke — it is real and you could net some unexpected cash…
Archdiocesan cemeteries hosting open houses this fall
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host several open houses throughout Essex, Union, Bergen,…
KPD: No loose bowels this week, but someone did excrete from another orifice onto an officer
On Sept. 1 at 6:29 p.m., Officers Angel Martinez and Ruben Rivera and Sgt. Ben Wuelfing…
Knights’ ‘life service’ set for Sept. 28
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor its annual Silver Rose Bi-Lingual Prayer Service for…
Let the NA Knights cook you breakfast
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a Sunday morning breakfast brunch Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10…
Lyndhurst PD: Cop flying drone for training spots disabled vehicle, driver was drunk
A police officer who was undergoing ongoing training to pilot a drone wound up coming…
Newest ‘Inside Nutley’ episode available here
The newest edition of the “Inside Nutley” podcast has launched. This September 2022 episode features Public…
Nutley’s fall basketball registration underway for K-2
Registration for Nutley’s kindergarten through second-grade fall basketball season is underway. “This program is designed to…
A SAFER HARRISON
The Harrison Parking Center, where hundreds of residents, commuters and visitors garage their vehicles, is now…
Expectation of a world with all electric cars downright absurd
If you’ve read the news lately, you may have learned the State of California is warning…
Obituaries for 14 September 2022
Eugene G. Mead Eugene G. Mead, 80, of Kearny, died Sept. 8, 2022. Visitation for Eugene…