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Santana, Doyle announce mayoral candidacies within 30 minutes of each other
Kearny Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle and Peter Santana both wasted little time announcing their candidacies to…
Rivas, Villani shine in Bergen All-Star Game, to remain teammates in college
A lot of Bergen County might not have been too familiar with the work of North…
Santos expected to appear before Senate committee for judge interview Monday, June 26; his run as mayor could end next week
Depending on how quickly the state Senate in Trenton operates, next week could be Kearny Mayor…
Pulaski Skyway will be closed most of this weekend, DOT says
The Pulaski Skyway will be closed in both directions this weekend for rocker bent work as…
COMMENTARY — Hague, Azzarto and their own ‘Field of Dreams’
The “Field of Dreams.” It was 1989. I was a high school freshman when it came…
WHATCo announces 2024 lineup
A magical pop culture parody of wizards, witches and “mugs,” a nostalgic and heartwarming holiday comedy,…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…
Hudson sheriff’s officer arrested on child-porn charge, HCPO says
A 35-year-old Hudson County sheriff’s office has been arrested after being accused of possessing child sex…
JESUS: THE REAL PRESENCE
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…
Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner
Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…
Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School
Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…
DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge
Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…
Suarez: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in Jersey City
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the…
Women attempting to break into home also had 8 fake driver’s licenses on her, KPD says
On May 17 at 7:27 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Danny Maganinho, David Vazquez and Sgt. Dean…
Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary
Alex Valdez, of Kearny, knows he has an uphill battle to climb. After all, he’s challenging…
From Statford-Upon-Avon to Harrison — Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson stage this summer
WHATCo is bringing the Bard to West Hudson. In a unique collaboration with the Teaneck New…
Kearny Eats! lineup announced
The latest installment of Kearny Eats! is set for Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 19. Culinary…
Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…
More than 1,500 get degrees at HCCC
The Hudson County Community College Class of 2023 found ways to demonstrate commitment, determination and strength…
Wittpenn will be closed Sunday
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 21. Be…
UNICO raises cash for leukemia awareness at hoops shoot
The Kearny chapter of UNICO National recently raised $1,100 to donate to those dealing with leukemia…
NY Waterway service at Port Liberte may soon return
A resolution awarding a contract for services out of the Port Liberte Ferry Terminal to NY…
New program will help parishioners who are addicts get much-needed care
Addiction knows no boundaries and affects every walk of life. And now, parishioners of churches within…
May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty
Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…
Kearny’s Mikael Fernandez, son of Michael and Josie Fernandez, heading to USNA
Kearny’s Mikael J. Fernandez, a graduate of High Tech High School in Secaucus, and the son…
West Hudson man, 60, arrested by HCPO and feds on cocaine-related charges, Suarez says
A Harrison man finds himself on the wrong side of the law after a joint Hudson…