Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?

To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…

US News & World Report: Bergen 9th safest county in America

Bergen County is one of the safest in the country, so says U.S. News and World…

Upcoming events in the area …

NAPL hosting AI workshop The North Arlington Public Library hosts a program on understanding artificial intelligence…

Preparing future football players in Harrison

East Newark plans to scrap police chief position for civilian director

If the Borough of East Newark gets its way, the position of Chief of Police will…

Obituary — Mary Femino dies, aged 99

Mary Femino Mary Femino (nee Garippa), a lifelong Kearny resident, died peacefully at home on July…

The 411 on 811: PSE&G reminds public to call 811 before digging

  In recognition of national 811 Day on Aug. 11, PSE&G reminds its customers they are…

Kearny’s one and only August meeting canceled for lack of quorum

Kearny’s Town Council only meets once in the summer months, and was supposed to get together…

A rainbow appears in Kearny

ALERT — Kearny’s National Night Out festivities changed to Aug. 13

Because of potential inclement weather tomorrow, the Kearny Police Department will celebrate National Night Out on…

Zach’s Garage donates 48 backpacks, countless school supplies to PBA, uniform exchange

While there are few things in life that are certain, one thing in Kearny is. And…

Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange has plenty to give away, but still needs donations, volunteers

Jenny Paz knew in 2022 she had to do something for the schoolchildren of Kearny. She…

Obituaries for July 31, 2024

John J. ‘Jack’ Burlick Jr. Known for his generous warmth and caring personality, John J. Burlick…

KPSUE receives donated backpacks from Jersey Mike’s with helps of Elks, FMBA, PBA

Jersey Mike’s and the Kearny Elks recently donated 120 new backpacks and 70 combination locks to…

LPD nabs man responsible for June shoplifting, credit card fraud

A Paterson man who was identified as a shoplifter in Lyndhurst was finally taken into custody…