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Home built circa 1842 added to Nutley’s historical register
An monument in a township park and a house dating from the mid 19th century have…
East Newark hosting National Night Out festivities for second time ever
East Newark will join towns across the country in taking part in National Night Out, from…
OBITUARY — Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo at 82
Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo of Jersey City died peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She…
Belleville recipient of AARP challenge grant
Belleville has been selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant, one of eight grantees…
In support of Kearny’s grant application for new trees
If you’ve lived in Kearny long enough, you know this is not a fun place to…
Obituaries for July 20, 2022
Jacqueline Dunphy-Howell Jackie Dunphy-Howell died July 12, 2022. She was 65. She lived most of her…
NEW CFO TAKES OFFICE IN BELLEVILLE
The Township of Belleville now has its third financial overseer in as many years.
Clerk in Harrison’s construction office arrested on theft charges: Suarez
She's been a Harrison employee since 2015.
Man magnetic fishing in Passaic River pulls out unexploded military shell: Nutley PD
What could have ended as a horrific tragedy instead concluded safely Saturday afternoon along the Passaic…
Police sub-station could soon be community health annex
Kearny is moving ahead, albeit slowly, with plans to reshape the function of served by a…
Grant, if awarded, would allow for significant tree replenishment in Kearny
About a week ago, The Observer’s Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo was taking a walk with her dog,…
Anne Dowie, mother of retired Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, dies aged 96
Longtime Kearny resident spent the last 21 years of her life in Jupiter, Florida.
Wittpenn will be closed this weekend
This work was originally scheduled for last weekend, but was rescheduled due to weather.
KPD: Dad wanted Deer Park, but son bought Poland Spring, so he threw a sledgehammer at his boy after he got hit with a dustpan
Both men were arrested, but one was sent to the County.
Schuyler School’s 4th quarter honors announced
Valerie Iacono, Schuyler School principal, announces the school’s fourth marking period honors. Grade 6 Principal’s Honors…
Cicala appointed Hudson Trial Court Administrator, Jablonski says
Kimberly Cicala has been appointed trial court administrator in Hudson County
OP-ED — Cutting tariffs will helps Jersey’s manufacturers
By Michael Roesch President Stuyvesant Press, Inc. As the cost of basic commodities and goods continue…
Replacement of lead-based water lines on the horizon in Kearny
The Town of Kearny is making every effort to “get the lead out,” as the saying…
Belleville farmers market returns July 16
Just like a Jersey tomato in July, the monthly farmers market is continuing to grow in…
4th MP honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, Principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s fourth marking period honor roll and…
Municipal taxes wont rise (again) in Harrison
For the past six years, the Town of Harrison has been growing in population and that…
Belleville man convicted of 2021 robbery: ECPO
Defendant has 17 prior convictions; ECPO will seek harsher sentence
KPD, Fabula make huge burglary-related arrests: Chief
A four-month investigation by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau has led to the arrest of…
Nearly 3 years after agreement to close it, Keegan cap still not on, causing many to wonder: WILL THIS EVER END?
For nearly 70 years, the Keegan Landfill in Kearny was operable until a court ordered it…
COMMENTARY — Parents: Are you really noticing what your kids are saying & doing?
The murderer, apparently, told his dad he couldn’t understand how people could fire upon innocent citizens,…
Obituaries for July 13, 2022
Matthew Westlake Duffy Matthew Westlake Duffy of Kearny, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at Saint Barnabas…
Kids flock back to Lyndhurst for Auteri’s annual baseball camp
Two years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, it was unknown whether kids who were…
Nutley’s Devin Ortiz waiting for next week’s MLB draft, hoping to hear his name called
Devin Ortiz’s dreams of playing professional baseball started in the parks of Nutley growing up. Now…