Major winds, storms possible today after 1 p.m., and PSE&G says it’s prepared

PSE&G is prepared for the high winds, severe thunderstorms and hail and tornado threats forecast for…

Belleville Planning Board attorney abruptly resigns following Melham’s decisive victory last week

Resignation came just hours before May's scheduled meeting

Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend

The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from 4 a.m., Saturday, May 14 through 11 p.m., Sunday,…

American Legion honors Kearny cop & firefighter of the year

Kearny's American Legion honored the Kearny Policeman and Firefighter of the Year.

Kevin Murphy’s back where he belongs — running Kearny DPW

Murphy, a 29-year civil servant with Kearny, previously served as acting DPW head from November 2017…

Former North Arlington mayor dies aged 71

The man who served as North Arlington’s Democratic mayor in the early 2000s until 2006 has…

KPD: Couple unaware whether they could slap each other’s butts

An argument ensued with a couple over whether their dating status entitled them to spanking privileges.

Nutley PD’s Bike Rodeo is Friday, May 13

The Nutley Police Department's annual Bike Rodeo takes place Friday, May 13, rom 4 to 6…

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

Remains of Bloomfield WWII soldier will be interred at Arlington Nation Cemetery nearly 78 years after his death

Graveside services for Army Sgt. Larry S. Wassil will be performed May 13 in Arlington, Virginia

Washington Middle School student places sixth in state Elks’ essay contest

Bears from Scout Unit 305 donate 500 books

Scouts spearheaded the collection of 500 new and gently used books for this year’s community service…

THE OBSERVER TURNS 135

We welcome you to the 7,020th edition of The Observer newspaper.

A look at some stunning statistics about Lupus

May is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple…

Obituaries for May 11, 2022

Dennis Mulligan Dennis Mulligan, 71, of Marco Island, Florida, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Formerly of…

Kayla Carrino is pure gold for Golden Bears

Kayla Carrino wasn’t going to be content with second place this time.

Why did Lyndhurst man keep police at bay for 20+ hours this week?

Tuesday afternoon, May 3, we got word a man was holding Lyndhurst police at bay and…

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…

NA Knights host May Crowning

KPD: Dispute over iPads leads to burglary & robbery charges for duo

On May 3 at 2:24 p.m., Officers Ryan Stickno, Mat Lopez, Pedro Pina and Sgt. Pat…

NA Knights host Street Hockey Challenge

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…

Honor students recognized at Kearny’s Washington School

Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students have achieved academic honors…

Schuyler School names April Students of the Month

The following are Schuyler School’s Students of the Month for April. Luisa Abarca,  Ian Alava, Cody…

Knights hosting pasta dinner later this month

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Knights’ 2022 Special Needs Drive.

Nutley & Bloomfield first responders will be feted by Essex 200 Club

Several local first responders will be honored.

DEVELOPING — Police activity on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst

There is substantial police activity on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst, where part of the street is…

Council vote ratifies Belleville Planning Board appointmens

In a move officials say was made at the request of Planning Board attorney Rose Tubito,…