Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, Jan. 7

The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed for testing of the lift…

REMEMBERING 2 LOCAL HEROES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES 3 YEARS AGO

We often say, in the face of tragedy, and when a hero is lost, that we…

EDITORIAL — West Hudson: Prepare for a new battle v. Murphy

  Hi Gov. Murphy, it’s us, again, the people of Kearny and greater West Hudson and…

Nutley man who once stabbed Newark police sergeant nabbed in North Bergen with illegal weapons & ammo by HCPO

A Nutley man with a troubled legal past finds himself behind bars yet again after he…

Is Gov. Murphy (via NJ Transit) considering messing with yet Kearny again? Hint: Yes, he is

Could another state agency be in cahoots with Gov. Philip D. Murphy to mess with the…

Downey, who vocally fought for Keegan closure, dies aged 63

During the Keegan Landfill ordeal in 2019, there were certain givens when the New Jersey Sports…

Fallen officers remembered at Archdiocesan Blue Mass

The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…

Suarez: Female inmate found dead in her cell on Nov. 8

A female inmate from Union County, who was lodged in the Hudson County Jail in South…

St. Paul’s Ave., off Wittpenn Bridge in Jersey City, will be closed this weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will conduct a railroad crossing rehabilitation project requiring the closure…

Route 7 ramp to Newark Avenue and 1&9 opening — finally — Saturday, Oct. 15

Motorists, rejoice, again! The Route 7 eastbound ramp to Newark Avenue and Routes 1&9 Truck in…

Quintana, Town of Kearny, tie pink ribbons for greater cancer awareness

As she does every year, Emma Quintana, through her breast cancer support group, Mujeres Valientes, or,…

Kearny-Harrison rivalry resumes on Thursday night in Hudson semifinals

As the weather starts to cool and the tournament play begins, it’s only appropriate that one…

Hudson Sheriff: Woman wanted to work for us, but instead, we had to arrest her on 11 outstanding warrants

She wanted to become a security guard with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Instead, she wound…

Dean at St. Benedict’s Prep arrested for attempting to lure minor, not a student, to Harrison for sex: HCPO

A dean at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark has been arrested and charged with attempted…

HCCC program allows inmates in Hudson County Jail to get college degrees

Joseph Wise is a 48-year-old, lifelong Jersey City resident who is now in his third semester…

Soccer statue unveiling set for Oct. 8 in Harrison

The Town of Harrison official unveils and dedicates the new Harrison Soccer Sculpture Monument Saturday, Oct.…

Kearny man charged with manslaughter following death of Corey McFadden: Suarez

Additional charges have been filed against a 32-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of…

Several locals arrested in HCSO warrant sweep, Schillari says

The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 people during a warrant sweep across the county Saturday,…

PREP TURNS 150

When St. Peter’s Prep’s doors were first opened, the world was a lot different than it…

One lane in each direction on Newark-JC Turnpike to be closed through Nov. 15, NJDOT says

  Well, this stinks, especially if you commute from Harrison and Kearny to Jersey City and…

Second arrest made in Kearny homicide, HCPO says

A second arrest has been made in the Sept. 20 Kearny homicide that took the life…

Route 7 eastbound lane and ramp from Fish House Road northbound to be closed and detoured Saturday

The Fish House Road northbound ramp to Route 7 eastbound and the right lane on Route…

HCPO: Arrest made in connection with Tuesday Kearny homicide

A 39-year-old Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the Tuesday, Sept. 20, Belgrove Drive…

Victim of Kearny homicide identified by HCPO

  The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has identified the man found dead this morning near Veteran’s…

A SAFER HARRISON

The Harrison Parking Center, where hundreds of residents, commuters and visitors garage their vehicles, is now…

HCPO: Off-duty Jersey City cop injured at Kearny crash scene

An off-duty Jersey City police officer was one of three people injured late last week at…

Feds: Kearny man, a former NJ youth & family case worker, indicted on child porn, attempted sex trafficking of a minor charges

His job was once to protect children from irresponsible adults as a caseworker for the NJ…

Hudson & Bergen prosecutors hosting combined vigil for OD awareness in North Bergen

The Hudson and Bergen county prosecutors’ offices are hosting a combined Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Walk…

HCCC President named top regional community college chief executive

Hudson County Community College President Christopher M. Reber has been named the recipient of the 2022…

Coverage of crime not in our towns

Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…