EXTRAORDINARY THANKS

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s…

Obituaries for Nov. 29, 2023

Sharon A. Baguchinsky Sharon A. Baguchinsky (nee Conlon) died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family…

Santa thanks all in North Arlington who donated food and watched him ride around

Santa and the North Arlington Fire Department would like to thank the children and residents of…

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,…

MADAME MAYOR: Doyle sworn in as Kearny’s first elected female mayor

Kearny has its first female mayor since 1938 and the first ever who is the elected…

COMMENTARY: Ficeto (finally) takes seat as DPW (and police) chairman

Things sure do have a funny way of working out for the better. Four months after…

Nutley home burgled with residents inside the house: NPD

The Township of Nutley has experienced yet another home robbery where the residents were home at…

‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ debuts Dec. 1

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co is ready to bring the holiday spirit to the…

Hudson County will soon have its first female chief of staff

The new Hudson County Executive will bring with him a new chief of staff and for…

Prosecutor: Nutley man operated drug facility in township

A Nutley man stands accused of possessing and manufacturing cocaine within the confines of the township…

Expect several street closures this week in Kearny for utility work

PSE&G announces this week’s road projects in Kearny. The utility will: Replace gas main on Belgrove…

KPD: Notice police activity this morning? It was detectives and SWAT arresting an armed-robbery suspect within the first 48

You know the TV show “The First 48,” and how the opening always says that’s the…

Nutley VFW hosting Christmas donate & shop event

Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts a “Stop, Drop, Donate, Shop and be Merry” event Friday, Dec.…

KHS Project Graduation committee sponsors casino night

Kearny High School’s Project Graduation Committee hosts a casino night with a tricky tray, 50/50 raffles…

KPD: 2 crashes, same street, minutes apart

On Nov. 5, at 2:36 a.m., Officer Lawrence Latka responded to a crash at Halstead Street…

(VIDEO) Car catches fire on Seeley Avenue @ Kearny Avenue near gas station

A vehicle caught fire on Nov. 8, 2023, on Seeley Avenue at Kearny Avenue in Kearny…

(VIDEO) Doyle sworn-in as Kearny’s new mayor