Cancer League honors Harrison Councilwoman Ellen Mendoza

Abdo-Manno closes deal worth $4 million+ for Century 21

A local realtor recently completed a commercial transaction for more than $4 million. Century 21 Semiao…

Nutley PD save woman from $40K fraud

A woman who thought she might be in trouble because of improper financial activity was instead…

NAPD hires 3 new officers, 2 women, all formerly Paterson cops

For the first time since 2000, the borough Police Department has women included in its ranks…

What’s the issue with trash collection in Belleville?

Ever since Belleville’s governing body voted to dump its perennial trash collector earlier this year, the…

Fife chooses veteran educator for open Board of Ed seat in Harrison

A former longtime educator/administrator has been named to the Harrison Board of Education to fill the…

First-ever farmers market coming to Belleville

Belleville will partner with an out-of-town nonprofit to produce its first Farmers Market program, expected to…

Kearny man dies following motor cycle crash in Belleville: police

A Kearny man suffered fatal injuries as the result of a spill taken while riding his…

2 promoted to sergeant, 1 to lieutenant, at Kearny PD

Three veteran law enforcement officers were elevated in rank during ceremonies at Kearny Town Hall on…

Theobserver.com has never been unsafe and is now safer than ever

Over the last four or so months, The Observer’s website, www.theobserver.com, has experienced its share of…

Alice Cooper, George Clinton, freestyle artists delight at recent concerts

Alice Cooper and disco? If you can believe it, yes ...

Routes 1&9 Truck northbound closed and detoured this weekend for bridge repairs in Kearny

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced Routes 1&9 Truck northbound will be closed and detoured…

America, meet Nutley’s Doug Edert, leading Saint Peter’s to Sweet 16

Nutley's Edert leading the way for Peacocks, now in the Sweet 16.

KPD: Gennadii Meschcheriakov wouldn’t move his truck, & hit man with mallet, so we arrested him

A look at some of the last week's crimes in Kearny ...

McCurrie says she won’t seek new term in 2022

As breaking news stories go in Kearny, this is about as big as they come in…

Registration open for Kearny’s annual town-wide yard sale

Registration is open for Kearny residents who plan to participate in the Annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide…

BELLEVILLE BUNCH

The Secretary of the Smithsonian's long life journey began in 1952 in Belleville.

Harrison PD participating in Udrive Utext Upay

Law enforcement officers from the area, including the Harrison Police Department, will be cracking down on…

KHS Project Graduation Committee getting quite colorful for community-wide fundraiser

Kearny High School’s Project Graduation committee is trying something new for its town-wide fundraiser this year…

WHATCo’s ‘Almost, Maine,’ will feature several well-known local couples

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) presents “Almost, Maine,” a play by John Cariani, Friday,…

Belleville cited as ‘Healthy Town to Watch’

Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives…

Nutley PD: Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly exposing genitals

A 58-year-old township man who served as a substitute teacher in the Nutley School District has…

KPD: Teens involved in bloody fight near Dunkin, several arrested

On March 10 at 3:46 p.m., Officers Jason Rodrigues, John Donovan, Det. Kyle Plaugic and Sgt.…

2 arrested after trying to break into car, both released immediately thereafter: Lyndhurst PD

Two men who attempted to break into a high-end vehicle in Lyndhurst Wednesday, March 16, and…

Nutley Jaycees announce 2022 Distinguished Service Award winners

The Nutley Jaycees have announced its annual Distinguished Service Award winners for 2022 with honorees being…

Toodleloo, friends, for now

After 20+ years at The Observer, Jim Hague says farewell.

When adults use social media to spread lies and call it ‘opinion’ …

It is sometimes stunning that there are adult human beings who do not know the difference…

(VIDEO) Sights & sounds of the 2022 WHUIA St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sights from the 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The West Hudson Irish Association’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was today, and despite the cold weather,…

KPD: Erratic driver nabbed, charged with drunken driving

On March 4 at 4:10 p.m., police dispatch broadcast details of a call they received concerning…