Nutley PD seeks community input for reaccreditation

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will…

KPD: Man drove head-on into traffic on Belgrove Drive

On May 5, at about 7 p.m., Kearny police units were dispatched to Belgrove Drive, where…

Expect overnight delays on the Skyway

Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 9 until 5 a.m., Friday, May 10, the Pulaski Skyway…

Not-so-smart criminal drove off from police stop, but CCTV cameras still helped cops arrest him later: KPD

A man who thought he could outsmart a Kearny Police Officer seemed to forget — cameras…

MELHAM SAYS STATE OF THE TOWNSHIP IS STRONG

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is known for his elaborate State of the Township addresses each year,…

Obituaries for May 8, 2024

Patricia McCormick Pat McCormick of Kearny (nee Najuch) died May 1, 2024. She was 82. Visiting…

Kearny baseball clinches HCIAL National Division title

Despite a young roster short on experience, a division title was a goal the Kearny baseball…

Stolen scooter recovered, alleged thief nabbed: Lyndhurst PD

A scooter that was stolen from the Harrison PATH Station eight-plus months ago has been recovered…

Belleville man 1 of 32 arrested in HCSO warrant sting

A Belleville man was among 32 who were arrested last week in a warrant sweep led…

NFSB hosting Rock Hunger VII in June

Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live music festival Rock Hunger VII returns to the Old Canal Inn…

IHL hosting reunion game in October

The Independent Hockey League, which has local roots, has announced plans for a 30-year reunion game…

Scarpelli hosting ‘Meet the Mayor’ event Saturday

Nutley Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli invites residents to “Meet the Mayor” Saturday, May 4, at the…

HCCC, St. Peter’s University sign seamless transfer agreement

The signing of a new transfer agreement between Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and St. Peter’s…

WHATCo hosting auditions for Shakespeare productions

Open auditions for Shakespeare productions by the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New…

KPD: Habitual package thief nabbed, this time in possession of 2 street lamp bases

On April 22, Officer Jonathan Dowie was flagged down by a concerned citizen, who observed a…

Washington School in Lyndhurst opens its first-ever playground

Over the past two and a half years, the Washington School/Memorial Campus PTA has been raising money…

Obituaries for 1 May 2024

Amandio ‘Mandy’ Rodrigues Amandio “Mandy” Rodrigues, born May 29, 1950 to Domingoes and Mathilda Rodrigues, died…

(4K VIDEO) George King’s retirement walking out

(PHOTOS) — Sights from George King’s final walkout as Kearny PD Chief

Pennsylvania Avenue closures expected this week in South Kearny

Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, April 29 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, and continuing overnight,…

DeCastro scores 35 additional overnight parking spots at West Hudson Park for First Ward residents

Overnight parking is now permitted in West Hudson Park near Fairy Lake Pond, from 7 p.m.…

‘Disaster’ debuts April 26 at WHATCo Theater

“Disaster! The Musical” debuts this weekend with a two-weekend run through May 4 at The Theater…

Harrison Rec football crowns two champions

Harrison Rec football crowned two champions. In the first photo, from left, are Lower Division champs,…

7th-8th grade rec basketball champions

Town of Kearny hosts Passaic River cleanup

The Town of Kearny hosted its annual cleanup of the area near the Passaic River last…

At Lincoln Middle School, students learn about many career paths from local leaders

Last week, on The Observer Live!, we discussed some aspects of how things are happening at…

Harrison High School Hall of Fame’s second new class will soon be inducted

Sean Dolaghan knew, when he took over as Harrison High School’s athletic director two years ago,…

Obituaries for April 24, 2024

Andrew Nisbet Andrew Nisbet, 60, died suddenly Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at home in Toms River.…

KUEZ Town-Wide Yard Sale upcoming

Bargain hunters — start your engines and head for Kearny as the KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard…

NA senior citizens heading to AC

The second-annual “Fun With Our Seniors” bus trip to Atlantic City set for Tuesday, May 7…