The man who served as North Arlington’s Democratic mayor in the early 2000s until 2006 has…
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2 men — one a former Harrison cop, another a former Kearny resident — admit to bilking customers after Super Storm Sandy: OCPO
The duo operated a contractor business from 2014 to 2017 in Central & South Jersey
Wittpenn Bridge will be closed this & next weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will close the Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny…
Water main break in Nutley may be causing discoloration, low pressure
Town officials say even though it is discolored, the water is still safe.
Nutley VFW spring festival delayed a week to May 12
It was originally scheduled for May 6, but organizers had to push it to a week…
Man who kept police at bay for 21 hours identified by Lyndhurst PD
The Thomas Avenue man who reportedly kept Lyndhurst police at bay for 21 hours over the…
DEVELOPING — Police activity on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst
There is substantial police activity on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst, where part of the street is…
DEVELOPING — Blood found on cars in NA parking garage on Ridge near Pike
Check back for updates to this developing story.
KPD: Man arrested in connection to bank robbery is Kearny man, 38
KPD: Man arrested in connection to bank robbery is Kearny man, 38
DEVELOPING — King says arrest made in Schuyler Bank robbery
Kearny Police Chief George King tells The Observer the man police believe committed the bank robbery…
Routes 1&9 Truck northbound closed and detoured this weekend for bridge repairs in Kearny
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced Routes 1&9 Truck northbound will be closed and detoured…
(VIDEO) Robert Thornton, of Nick’s Towing, killed while on duty, remembered in emotional video of tow truck procession
Robert Thornton died this week, having given his life in service to Nick’s Towing, of Rutherford.…
Kearny teacher arrested on child porn charges identified by US Attorney as Anselmo Girimonte, 51
A Morris County man who is a teacher in Kearny was charged today with distributing videos…
HCPO seeks whereabouts of woman charged with grave child abuse of her own daughter, 3
Anyone with information on Baker’s whereabouts is asked to contact the HCPO’s SVU at (201) 915-1234…
Red Bulls move start time for home opener, same day as parade, to 7 p.m.
The Red Bulls have changed the start time to its home opener, scheduled the same day…
Power out in part of Kearny south of Midland Avenue
More than 2,000 homes in Kearny, south of Midland Avenue to the Harrison border, are without…
Harrison man pleads guilty to 2007 murder in Jersey City: Suarez
A Harrison man suspected in a 2007 Jersey City murder has pled guilty and he now…
Step-off time for 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade changed
The Red Bulls, reportedly, say it was all in the hands of Major League Soccer. The…
Public invited to celebrate Kearny HS’s centennial Feb. 5
The Kearny Board of Education is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the construction and dedication of…
Kearny man who FBI says broke into U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, arrested by feds
You know how they often warn kids that even if you delete something off the Internet,…
Is Kearny about to be $h!t upon again? If one Tennessee company gets its way, it’s likely. Find out how you can help
After years and years of fighting with countless businesses, government agencies and other organizations who have…
Nutley PD: In Wednesday morning Park Avenue incident, no shots were fired
Watch video for full details
Guess what bridge is closing again this weekend? Hint: It’s brand new and connects Kearny to Jersey City
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed this weekend, the second…
Wittpenn Bridge closed most of this weekend, NJDOT says, so old bridge can be demolished
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed this weekend, the first of…
Belleville man, 60, sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting child: ECPO
A 60-year-old Essex County man was sentenced to 35 years in state prison after a jury…
27-year-old punk caught vandalizing Lyndhurst’s new Sept. 11 Memorial: Auteri
It’s not often we editorialize any story we cover, especially when a crime is involved. We’re…
At 83%, Hudson leads Jersey with vaccine rate for kids 12 to 17
Hudson County leads the entire state for vaccination rate among 12- to 17-year-olds at 83%, County…
New Wittpenn Bridge opens this weekend, sort of; don’t expect it to be all smooth sailing just yet …
The Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will open this weekend, but to…