Project Graduation bus route announced for Thursday, June 18

If you’re around any of these streets June 18, come on out and cheer the graduates.…

Police bodycam footage shows moment bear falls from tree in Lyndhurst

RWJBarnabas grant to Kearny Health Department will support preventative health care, social service & more

RWJBarnabas Health has awarded a combined $1.7 million to support local organizations working to address barriers to care, food insecurity…

Black bear safely removed from tree in Lyndhurst

First, the Knicks win an NBA championship, and now a black bear found its way to…

Kearny’s Melanie Pasquarelli installed as Elks’ state chaplain

Melanie Pasquarelli of the Kearny-Belleville chapter of the Elks No. 1050 was installed as State Chaplain…

Area drawbridges won’t be raised during World Cup

Several drawbridges in Essex and Hudson counties will be temporarily closed to marine traffic during World…

North Arlington has fun summer planned

If you’re looking for summer fun, North Arlington has you covered — and then some. Mayor…

Bloomfield’s Urdanivia takes second in discus at MOC despite elbow injury

Bloomfield’s Jo’elle Urdanivia had one of the greatest individual outdoor track & field seasons this area…

Lyndhurst’s Iacono finishes T&F career with record-breaking throw at MOC

Wednesday’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions was the final and arguably biggest meet of Nikalena Iacono’s career.…

Lyndhurst’s Vahalla steps down as girls volleyball coach

Steve Vahalla knew that as his two kids started to grow up and become more involved…

NAPD hosting bike-safety event Saturday

The North Arlington Police Department hosts a bicycle safety event Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m.…

Obituaries for June 3, 2026

Clotilde Dongo Clotilde Dongo, 74, died on the morning of May 20, 2026. She was a…

Harrison Flag Football wins NJIC Championship

As a Harrison native, Blue Tide flag football coach Dan Nankivell has long believed his home…

Five set volleyball classics highlight the start of the state tournament

The decision by the NJSIAA to go to best of five sets for its state tournament…

Local track stars qualify for NJSIAA Meet of Champions

The Observer-area will be seeing a host of newcomers at this year’s NJSIAA Outdoor Track Meet…

Water main break in Clifton affecting Nutley, North Arlington water also

The Passaic Valley Water Commission is experiencing an issue in Clifton affecting water pressure throughout Nutley…