Could Kearny’s parking woes be close to improving?

Kearny residents fed up with competing for curbside parking spaces when shopping in the main business…

Many have not yet applied for ANCHOR rebate, Melham says, but you still have until Feb. 28 to do so

State officials say many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the…

KPD: Newark man wanted Wawa employee to ‘Go back to Mexico’ & to ‘come pick this s**t up, Mexican boy’ and then swung a broom stick at victim’s head

  On Jan. 21 at 8:11 p.m., Officer Tom Collins responded to Wawa on Harrison Avenue…

Lyndhurst PD seeking reaccreditation from NJSACOP; residents invited to participate in process

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

Joint DHS-Montclair State program will aid law enforcement with human-trafficking cases

The Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT) at Montclair State University and the Department of Homeland Security’s…

DEVELOPING — Police presence on Kearny Avenue this morning, shots were fired by SWAT

There is a police presence this morning at the lower end of Kearny Avenue where police…

Solar panels, installed in most Belleville schools, will $ave on power, teach kids importance of ‘Green’ living

The Belleville School District says it is moving ahead with cutting-edge initiatives to create a cleaner,…

COMMENTARY — A year ago, Pronti’s words rang strong. They still do to this very day …

The tragic loss of Baby Giovanna remained on my mind for days on end after it…

Obituaries for Jan. 25, 2023

Genevieve DeMetro Genevieve DeMetro (nee Kozdron) of Kearny died at home with loving family on Friday,…

On-court ‘incident’ leads to Kards being banned from NJSIAA boys’ basketball tournament

The Kearny boys’ basketball team has been barred from the upcoming state tournament because of an…

Here’s a shocker — Wittpenn Bridge will be closed most of this weekend

Beginning at 6 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21 until 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, NJDOT’s contractor, CCA…

KPD: Woman throws iPhone at wife, busting her lip

On Jan. 11 at 9:01 a.m., police dispatch received several calls of a fight at a…

Amateur Radio ‘Winter Field Day’ later this month will demonstrate science, skill and service

Members of the West Hudson Amateur Radio Club (WHARC) will participate in the national Amateur Radio…

HCPO hosting security program for houses of worship

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and…

Harrison Council reorganizes

The Harrison Town Council reorganized Tuesday, Jan. 17. Mayor James A. Fife and Councilmembers Larry Bennett,…

Nutley PD: Woman, 74, reported missing, found dead on her building’s rooftop

Daughter told police she was concerned after not hearing from her mom in a few days…

Fundraiser for William Mullins, recently diagnosed with Leukemia, nets $3K

The Kearny community came together to support one of its own this past Tuesday as the…

WARNING — Scammers spoof Nutley PD’s phone number on Caller ID while making menacing phone calls to residents, department says

There are scams — and then there are scams where the scammers really have a brass…

KPD: Man driving on Truck Rts. 1&9 shot behind ear, police want to know why

Victim admitted to JCMC for observation

VIDEO — Harrison man, 32, charged with murdering his mother, HCPO says

The victim has been identified as 67-year-old Rosa Massoni, a resident of Harrison Gardens.

DEVELOPING — 2 stabbed, 1 fatally, in Harrison this morning

Multiple New York City media outlets are reporting that two women were stabbed near Schuyer Avenue…

Kearny Italian teacher indicted on child porn possession charges, US Attorney says

A federal grand jury indicted a Kearny school teacher, who is a Morris County resident, for…

Newark tradesman buys Lincoln Cinema property

The Lincoln Cinema property on Kearny Avenue, stuck in a time warp for nearly the last…

HCCC, NJRC introduce phlebotomy program for folks involved with court cases

The next time someone draws your blood, it may just be the technician is someone who…

Roosevelt school announces first marking period honors

Editor’s note: This honor roll appeared in the Jan. 11 edition of The Observer, but the…

Nutley offers tips for dealing with snow emergencies

The Township of Nutley’s Department of Public Works is advising residents to prepare for winter by…

Schuyler School announces December Students of the Month

Schuyler School Principal Valerie Iacono has announced the school’s December Students of the Month. Santiago Almeida…

KPD: Alleged stabbing happens at home police visit often, but it’s not Oakwood Avenue

On Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Ellese Ogando, Andre Fernandes, Sgt. Jay Ward,…

Commissioners recognize Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla for work with kids

Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla was recognized at the Dec. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting, where…

Giangeruso swears-in seven new Class 1B special law-enforcement officers

The Lyndhurst Police Department has seven new Class 1B Special Law Enforcement Officers, all of whom…