TRAFFIC ALERT — Expect closures at Tonnelle Circle the next 4 nights

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says overnight lane and ramp closures on Tonnelle Avenue/Route…

GoFundMe set up for Hudson CO beaten by inmate

Nearly $25,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the Hudson County corrections officer who…

Cicala appointed Hudson Trial Court Administrator, Jablonski says

Kimberly Cicala has been appointed trial court administrator in Hudson County

Bridge will be closed this weekend

Guess what local bridge is slated to be closed this weekend? We're only kidding — we know…

HCCC hosts commencement at Red Bull Arena

Here are some images from the ceremony in Harrison.

Hundreds of HCCC who once barely knew English now have 2-year college degrees

A few years ago, many of them barely knew a word of English. Now, they’re achieving…

THE OBSERVER TURNS 135

We welcome you to the 7,020th edition of The Observer newspaper.

Wittpenn Bridge will be closed this & next weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will close the Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny…

Wittpenn will be closed most of this weekend

Beginning at 4 a.m., Saturday, April 30 until 11 p.m. Sunday, May 1, NJDOT’s contractors are…

HCPO hosting candlelight vigil in Jersey City for Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office hosts a candlelight vigil and memorial walk in recognition of National…

Cardinal celebrates first Easter Mass with full attendance since 2019

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin celebrated Easter Sunday Mass before a filled Cathedral

Money well spent on CCTV cameras in Kearny, indeed

“It’s money well spent,” Macfie said of the cameras. And he’s absolutely right.

Fish House Road ramp to Route 7 opens

The new Fish House Road northbound ramp to the Route 7 eastbound ramp in Kearny opened…

Suicide-prevention training set for May 9 in Kearny

The Hudson County Suicide Prevention Coalition, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the group NJSOSVETS,…

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…

What happened today at Passaic & Webster in Kearny?

Incident lasted seven hours.

HCPO seeks whereabouts of woman charged with grave child abuse of her own daughter, 3

Anyone with information on Baker’s whereabouts is asked to contact the HCPO’s SVU at (201) 915-1234…

Hudson Commissioners urge US Senate to pass Postal Reform Act

The Hudson County Board of Commissioners are urging the United States Senate to pass the Postal…

ANCC offering bilingual Confirmation classes

Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church, Kearny, will launch a bilingual English-Spanish preparation program…

New filming studio opens in South Kearny

Movie and TV lovers, rejoice! Kearny is fast becoming a filming hub. 10 Basin Studios, the…

HCPO: Newark cop arrested for sex crime against Uber driver in Kearny

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged a Newark Police Officer with a…

Harrison man pleads guilty to 2007 murder in Jersey City: Suarez

A Harrison man suspected in a 2007 Jersey City murder has pled guilty and he now…

One dead in wrong-way crash on Carson-Nguyen Bridge

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is assisting the Jersey City Police Department with investigating…

HCPO: Military airman arrested, charged with sex crimes against his own daughter, 9

A U.S. military airman has been charged in connection with sex crimes involving his own daughter,…

HCCC commences ‘Hudson Scholars’ program

Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber and his colleagues seem to subscribe to the thinking…

Schillari: Hudson sheriff’s officer breaks 2 knees chasing fleeing juvenile

A Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer was seriously injured following a Jan. 6, 2022, traffic stop in…

East Newark PD searching for missing girl, 17, and need your help locating her

Please watch this video for full details. Call East Newark police if you’ve seen her at…

Lt. Matthew Vogel, Hudson County sheriff’s officer who died from COVID complications, is laid to rest

Hundreds of police officers from throughout the region joined family and friends of Lt. Matthew Vogel…

Son of senator declares candidacy for U.S. Congress

Perhaps there will soon be two Menendezes roaming the halls of Congress in D.C. That’s because…

Vainieri re-elected chairman of HCBOC

Anthony P. Vainieri Jr., who represents all of North Bergen on the Hudson County Board of…