The morning of July 4 kicks off with a big bang at the old Belleville Dutch…
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2 intersection upgrades complete on Belleville’s Washington Ave.
New traffic signal equipment was installed at two intersections along Franklin Avenue in Belleville Thursday, June…
Former Jersey Governor will swear-in Melham July 1
When Michael Melham’s second term as mayor of Belleville begins next month, it will come with…
Inaugural East Newark Jr. Police Academy set for final week of July
Academy is for borough youngsters between 10-12.
Belleville American Legion & Sons donate to veterans program
American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 recently donated $1,000…
Numerous local teens graduate from the Prep
St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City recently celebrated its 144th Commencement at Keenan Field.
Kearny PBA No. 21 awards 2022 scholarships
Kearny PBA Local No. 21 recently awarded two scholarships to graduating Kearny High School seniors —…
Field in Lyndhurst will see major upgrades
The Lyndhurst Board of Education is teaming with the township to rehabilitate a key school athletic…
Mom of teen assaulted on Kearny Avenue Sunday morning speaks out
A Kearny man is behind bars after he allegedly accosted two females — one a juvenile…
Franklin School in Kearny needs your help to upgrade playground
The faculty and staff at Franklin School, Kearny, are looking to improve the playground at the…
BEHIND MANY SCENES — How Kearny Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle does so much without ever seeking the limelight
Last week — June 15 to be precise — the senior picnic returned for the first…
Obituaries for June 22, 2022
William H. Myers William H. Myers, 86, of North Arlington, died June 15, 2022. He was…
Belleville PD launching ‘Pizza With a Cop’ later this week
You’ve heard of Coffee With a Cop. Well, the Belleville Police Department is changing that a…
Scarpelli to debut mayoral podcast in July
“Inside Nutley” will feature Scarpelli and host Thomas Greco, along with special guests, who will be…
DEVELOPING — KPD: 1 OF 2 suspects apprehended after chase from Walmart into Harrison
A police chase from the Kearny Walmart parking lot ended with the vehicle’s occupants bailing near…
BLOTTER — KPD: Officers Tom Collins and John Donovan arrest woman allegedly who punched her guy
Another busy week for the Kearny PD ...
Copestone wins Kearny Minor League championship
The Copestone Masonic Lodge team are the 2022 champions of Kearny Minor League baseball and finished…
Harrison senior citizens BBQ & town blood drive both slated for June 30
The Town of Harrison sponsors a barbecue for town senior citizens Thursday, June 30, from 11…
A beautiful day for Kearny’s seniors as annual picnic returns for first time since 2019
Picnic returns after two-year COVID-caused hiatus
McDonald: Munley on the mark about illegal apartments, lack of parking spaces
To the Editor: I’d like to echo the concerns expressed in last week’s Observer by Mr.…
KGC cheerleaders win overall title in Orlando
The KGC Senior Black Division cheer squad has done it again in Orlando.
EDITORIAL — In preparation for a new round of local elections in Kearny & Harrison
Two of four council races in Kearny will be contested — and the incumbent Mayor of…
NAHS Hall of Fame Class of 2020 finally gets its day; Bianchi inducted posthumously
After a two-year wait, North Arlington was able to induct its 2020 Hall of Fame class…
UCPO: West Hudson man gets 7½ years in prison for leaving scene of fatal accident
A West Hudson man who was convicted by a jury in March for fatally striking a…
Tired of Kearny’s parking woes? You may chime in at special meeting June 21
Kearny residents get a chance to chime in with their recommendations about how overnight parking in…