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Kearny’s tree lighting & festival coming soon
‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…
Kearny PD Honor Guard on hand for Tunnel to Towers mobile museum arrival
The Kearny Police Honor Guard was on hand for the arrival of the Tunnel to Towers…
Town of Kearny honors its veterans
The Town of Kearny hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 11th…
Kearny PBA, Target team up again to help children in need at Christmas
For the second consecutive year, the Kearny Policemen’s Benevolent Association has been selected by Target Corporation…
Doyle, Kearny Dems cruise to lopsided victory over Ferreira, GOP slate
Democratic Mayor Carol Jean Doyle cruised to an easy victory over three-time mayoral candidate Republican Sydney…
50 donate to Kearny-Belleville Elks blood drive
The First Presbyterian Church of Arlington and the Kearny-Belleville Elks hosted a blood drive Nov. 1,…
Guy, Hudson’s mayors, take steps to what DC won’t: they’re keeping Americans from going hungry
As the White House and Congress fail to recognize the dreadful impact SNAP cuts will have…
Kearny Police Officer Sean Wilson completes 125th prestigious NJSP Crime Scene Investigator Class
Kearny Police Officer Sean Wilson has completed the New Jersey State Police’s 125th Crime Scene Investigator…
OBITUARY — Maureen Garden at 59
With great sorrow, Caela and Ryan Garden announce the passing of their strong, kind and caring…
Elections set in North Arlington & Kearny next week
Voters will chose a mayor and four members of the Kearny Town Council as well as…
Flag that flew over Ft. McHenry now in Observer’s Kearny office
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented The Observer with an American flag that was flown above…
Obituaries for Oct. 29, 2025
Florence Nixon Florence Nixon (nee McLaughlin) died Oct. 22, 2025. She was 94. Born in Newark…
Kearny Tennis’s Bravo and Petrillo win Hudson County Doubles title
Kearny head tennis coach Michael Silpoch was looking at potential lineups before the start of the…
Meghan Doyle: If you know my mother, you know she has our town’s best interests at heart
Editor’s note: Because of space constraints, The Observer has not been able to run its Opinion…
License plate reader leads Kearny PD to fugitive in stolen car wanted in 3 states
A license plate reader that led police to a stolen car yielded a much bigger catch…
Hispanic Heritage Month ends with spectacular program at Franklin School
Kearny’s Franklin School wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration honoring the culture, music…
Kearny sends two recruits to the police academy
Two new police recruits are heading to the police academy after the Kearny mayor and Town…
KPD arrests man who was likely burgling copper from PSE&G plant
A Kearny patrolman’s instincts led to the arrest of a suspicious man in South Kearny near…
Expect road closures for paving beginning Oct. 20 in Kearny
Several streets in Kearny will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 20, as they’re milled and paved.…
After 2 residential burglaries & multi-agency police chase, 2 suspects apprehended with loaded handgun: Kearny PD
An investigation into two forced-entry residential burglaries in Kearny and an attempted burglary in Union culminated…
Lincoln Middle School robotics instructor receives prestigious national recognition
Lincoln Middle School automation and robotics instructor Patricia Hester-Fearon has been selected as one of only…
Red Bulls award $5K for new gym equipment to Franklin School’s fifth-graders after winning challenge
Franklin School in Kearny celebrated a major achievement after being named the top-performing school in the…
2025 PAWrade coming soon
It’s nearly time for the Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11…
Kearny and Harrison advance to Hudson boys and girls semifinals
It’s no surprise to see local soccer teams perform well in the Hudson County Tournament that…
Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s Betancourt shines in new sport
Miguel Betancourt had never played organized football before when he was approached by Kearny head coach…
KPD: Woman stabbed at Kearny Marshalls over slow line at checkout
A woman was stabbed following a dispute at the Marshalls store on Passaic Avenue in Kearny…
Scarecrow Stroll delayed because of state of emergency, pending storm
With the impending storm forecasted for this weekend and the governor’s declaration of a state of…
Lyndhurst PD: Woman from Kearny 1 of 2 nabbed riding in stolen car
Two women — including one from Kearny — decided to take a ride into Lyndhurst while…
Scots pull massive United Boeing 737-900 Max to raise money for Special Olympics
The Scots American Athletic Club of Kearny took part in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Saturday,…