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A special Kearny Memorial Day reflection by Melanie Ryan
Pride and gratitude for our military This weekend, we celebrate and remember military members who gave…
Flag flies at half-staff as police presence continues at Harrison HS
The U.S. Flag continues to fly at half-staff at Harrison High School — in honor of…
KPD: Search for missing Belleville man called off after a body is pulled from River; ID of victim has not yet been made
A body was pulled today from the Passaic River, though it is not yet clear whether…
Kearny PD Bike Safety Day upcoming
Kearny’s Tour de Force Bike Team hosts a bike rodeo at Lincoln Middle School Saturday, June…
Thistle Storm headed to West Virginia for regional tournament, but they need your help to get there
The Kearny Thistle United Storm B2007 recently won the New Jersey Youth Soccer President’s State Cup…
Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Mass Monday, May 30, at Holy Cross Cemetery
Most Masses will be celebrated outdoors under large canopy tents, rain or shine
Hundreds of HCCC who once barely knew English now have 2-year college degrees
A few years ago, many of them barely knew a word of English. Now, they’re achieving…
Police with rifles and tactical gear will be visible at Bergen County schools, houses of worship
Houses of worship and schools in Bergen County will be safer in the days ahead, thanks…
Lincoln Middle School students, Kearny DPW plant tree (belatedly) in honor of Arbor Day
Earlier today, students from Lincoln Middle School and the Kearny Department of Public Works planted a…
Soon-to-be Lyndhurst HS grad heads to West Point next month
Casey Cirne, a Lyndhurst High School senior, five days after graduation, will head to West Point.
BLOTTER — KPD: Things got medieval at copless Dunkin’
On May 19 at 6:36 p.m., Officer Nick Funk and several backup officers were dispatched to…
Registration for Kearny Generals football open through July 1
Registration for Kearny Generals football is underway through July 1, from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m.,…
Click It or Ticket campaign underway
From Monday, May 23, state, county and local police departments throughout Jersey will join law enforcement…
EDITORIAL — Locally, Scarpelli and Tucci set an example for nation to follow
Remember the days when the transition of power was a given and not a political wedge…
Familiar face appointed Kearny’s new superintendent of schools
A veteran Kearny public schools educator has been chosen to lead the district.
Feds charge NA man for role in one of nation’s largest-ever counterfeit networking scams
A North Arlington man was arrested Friday, May 20, on charges of participating in a multimillion-dollar…
The Observer proudly salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, who graduates West Point today
The Observer proudly congratulates and salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, a 2018 graduate of St. Peter’s…
2 local men to be ordained — one a priest, the other a deacon — in coming days
David Hinojosa is currently serving St. Peter's, Belleville, as a transitional deacon.
Little Red School House hosting music exhibit
The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, at 400 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst, featuring its current exhibit “Lyndhurst High…
Disposal Road renamed for late Firefighter Silkowski
The Borough of North Arlington, last week, changed the name of Disposal Road to Silkowski Road…
What is a hospitalist?
Observer Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo’s step-mother wasn’t feeling well two weeks ago, so after a brief call…
KHS’s De Los Santos receiving prestigious Governor’s Award
De Los Santos has been singing for years in Kearny — often at the town’s Christmas…
Melham, DePeña & Graziano cruise to Belleville election victory
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham easily cruised to a second term, holding off challenger and current Councilman…
Are the days of ‘old school’ local politics finally done? Looks it
In the past, whenever an election was a week or so away, there was no telling…
AOTW: Nutley’s DeLanzo getting it done on the mound & at the plate
DeLanzo’s recent performance on the mound, as well as his continued excellence at the plate and…