Santa and the North Arlington Fire Department would like to thank the children and residents of…
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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. is the editor of and broadcaster at The Observer, a place where he has served on and off since 2006. He is responsible for the editorial content of the newspaper and website, the production of the e-Newspaper, writing several stories per week (including the weekly editorial), conducting live broadcasts on Facebook Live, including a weekly recap of the news — and much more behind the scenes. Between 2006 and 2008, he introduced the newspaper to its first-ever blog — which included podcasts, audio and video. Originally from Jersey City, Kevin lived in Kearny until 2004, lived in Port St. Lucie. Florida, for four years until February 2016 and in March of that year, he moved back to West Hudson to return to The Observer full time. Click Here to send Kevin an email.
RAKES Nutley helps 75+ senior citizens get leaves cleared
The 15th annual Nutley DPW RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) program, with over…
Kearny Democratic chairwoman to resign tonight; replacement expected to be in place also
The chairwoman of the Kearny Democrats, who oversaw a fractured party and mayoral election in 2023…
Kearny American Legion Post 99 hosting Grinch-themed Christmas event
American Legion Post 99 of Kearny hosts a Grinch-themed Christmas event for kids Sunday, Dec. 10,…
Was there anything, really, to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Well …
Every year around Thanksgiving, without fail, inevitably, I pause and think about the year gone by…
MODERN DAY SLAVERY — why you may soon see human trafficking signs conspicuously posted publicly in New Jersey
It was just a couple of months ago when The Observer’s Lisa Feorenzo was at a…
Obituaries for the week of Nov. 22
Joseph Miceli Joseph Miceli, 53, died suddenly at home in Kearny on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.…
PSE&G announces upcoming Kearny roadwork
During the week of Nov. 27, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas main on Harding Terrace from…
Santa announces his upcoming visit, route through North Arlington
Santa and Friends will travel the streets of North Arlington starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov.…
PSE&G announces upcoming week’s roadwork
During the week of Nov. 20, 2023, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas main on William Street…
PSE&G warns customers of even more phone scams
Scams continue to cause irreparable harm, including locally. And PSE&G is again taking steps to remind…
Kearny’s Tree Lighting Festival set for later this month
‘Tis the season to once again celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Nov.…
Harrison East Newark Elks donate $2,500 to Just Harrison Food Pantry
The Harrison-East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 donated $2,500 to the Just Harrison Food Pantry. The lodge…
Lyndhurst PD: NA man arrested on burglary charges
A 25-year-old North Arlington man finds himself behind bars at the Bergen County Jail after residents…
Lyndhurst holiday craft fair set for early next month
The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors an indoor Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m,…