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…

Journey’s journey to the Rock included some seriously strained vocals

Since 1973, the arena rock band Journey has held steadfast and true. After Steve Perry left…

Deceased body pulled from Passaic River

The body of a deceased man was pulled from the Passaic River in Kearny yesterday, Hudson…

Schaer-, Sarlo-sponsored bill signed into law, prohibits public entities from deals with Russia

Gov. Philip D. Murphy has signed bipartisan legislation into law to prohibit public entities from doing…

TAYLOR CALLS IT A CAREER

For this story, we’re going to go back in time — way back.

HCPO: Authorities arrest woman wanted for heinous Hudson child abuse

A woman the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said was wanted in connection to a heinous child-abuse…

Oh when gas was 26¢ a gallon … like here with Benny Pezzolla

Chris Redd was phenomenal in local standup show

The walls rattled with laughter recently as NJPAC welcomed two hysterical comedians, one kicking off his…

Obituaries for March 9, 2022

Jon Cassill It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Cassill (66).…

EDITORIAL — Encouraging both chambers of Congress to get time bill passed

Come Sunday, we get to move our clocks ahead an hour at 2 a.m., forwarding immediately…

With help from the Paper Mill Playhouse, Harrison HS’s drama club will perform ‘The Apple Tree’

Performances April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 401 Kingsland Ave.

What happened today at Passaic & Webster in Kearny?

Incident lasted seven hours.

(VIDEO) Robert Thornton, of Nick’s Towing, killed while on duty, remembered in emotional video of tow truck procession

Robert Thornton died this week, having given his life in service to Nick’s Towing, of Rutherford.…

(PHOTOS) Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Lyndhurst PD: Newark pair nabbed after alleged shoplifting

On Wednesday, March 2,  shortly before 8 p.m., officers responded to Home Goods, 558 New York…