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Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say
The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…
To all victims of domestic abuse, know there are people out there READY TO HELP NOW
The Coronavirus has brought us so many unexpected challenges. Whether it’s being in isolation for long…
PLEASE DON’T LITTER!
While the nation and the world continue to deal with the Coronavirus, one smaller yet important…
Archdiocese of Newark institutes strictest-in-the-nation funeral directives
The Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin have issued new directives for funerals, weddings…
Hudson County COVID-19 testing center to open Tuesday, March 24, in Secaucus; only those with an appointment will be seen for exam
Hudson County will open a designated testing center for COVID-19 at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus…
Funerals & wakes in a Coronavirus world
One of the areas where there’s been a little more grey area than elsewhere is how…
Mass suspended this weekend, Catholic schools to close all next week
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, announced today he has dispensed the faithful of the…
West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed
The West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been postponed. Kevin M. Quinn, the president of…
EDITORIAL: Kennedy snub at Belleville Council meeting was telling
Admittedly, The Observer hasn’t covered a Belleville council meeting in a while. However, thanks to technology,…
We are fortunate to have so many great local women leaders
Welcome to Women’s History Month, celebrated each and every March. We are at a point in…
Archdiocese announces major precautions to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Newark is taking seemingly unprecedented steps to help combat the spread of the…
EDITORIAL: Addicts may soon get much-needed help from HCPO
If before now there was any doubt that Hudson County Proesecutor Esther Suarez and state Attorney…
THE 4 CHAPLAINS: Army Chaplain will preside at annual Father Washington Mass Feb. 2 at St. Stephen’s
KEARNY — When the Parish Community of St. Stephen’s gets together Feb. 2 at noon for…
The top news stories of 2019
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‘TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE! THE KEEGAN SAGA’S OVER!
Let’s call it the Christmas Miracle on Bergen Avenue (with thanks to Deborah Garcia for the…
EDITORIAL: Our long local nightmare is finally over!
Editor’s note: The following editorial did not appear in print, but will on Jan. 1, 2020.…
Ho, ho, ho, whaddya know? It’s Santa Hague once again
Well, you better watch out and better not cry, you better stay still and don’t be…
WACTH: NJSEA approves resolution to keep Keegan closed forever! We did it!
Click the headline to watch a video from today's historic NJSEA meeting.
As word arrives that NJSEA appeal will be heard, mayors’ committee approves resolution supporting Kearny’s fight
It’s been an eventful last week in the Keegan Landfill saga. A week ago, the Hackensack…
MIRACLE ON KEARNY AVE.
The actual title of the classic Christmas show is “Miracle On 34th Street.” But for our…
Rejoice (for now)! The Keegan Landfill has been permanently closed
West Hudson residents have good reason to celebrate. For now. Judge Jeff Jablonski’s preliminary injunction to…
Marturano: There’s no health crisis caused by the Keegan
The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority’s Director of Solid Waste says the illness you might…
Could Ballantyne’s NJSEA chairmanship be in jeopardy?
Could John Ballantyne’s chairmanship of the New Jersey Sports Exposition Authority be in jeopardy? It certainly…
EDITORIAL: In the real world, Marturano would have been fired for comments made to WNBC
Last week, some members of the New York City media descended upon Kearny to offer the…
CLOSER TO CLOSURE
State Sen. Nicholas Sacco (D-North Bergen), along with Sens. Brian Stack (D-Union City) and Sandra Cunningham…
Red Bulls offer support for West Hudson’s fight to keep Keegan closed
The New York (New Jersey) Red Bulls have come out swinging in support of the Town…
FUN IN SUMMER SCHOOL?
The words “summer school” can often invoke fear in the hearts of schoolchildren across the country.…