Paisley FC begins new season in USL-W

When Paisley Athletic FC first joined USL-W, Head Coach and Sporting Director Michael Sylvia had a…

Kearny Eats! returns next month

Calling all food fans! Kearny Eats! the annual event that supports Kearny restaurant and food businesses,…

Bunt to remember — clutch hit gives Kearny softball its first HCT title in 10 years

Kate Schwerzler was waiting for the green light to drop down a bunt. “I’m very confident…

Kearny boys volleyball falls in Hudson County final

Shortly after Kearny’s three-set loss to Hoboken in the final of the Hudson County Tournament on…

The Observer’s & Kearny’s Jim Hague, 15 others, will join Hudson Sports Hall of Fame in October

Late Observer sports reporter and Kearny man James F. “Jim” Hague is one of 16 who…

The Observer’s late sports reporter Jim Hague 1 of 16 entering Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame

Late Observer Sports Reporter Jim Hague is one of 16 who will be inducted into the…

Ficeto plans extra special Kearny Memorial Day Parade for nation’s semiquincentennial

Fourth Ward Councilman Jerry Ficeto has long been a champion for Kearny’s veterans. And, for the…

Zapata receives Public Administration Student of the Year Award from Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration

At the NJ American Society for Public Administration 2026 Public Service Awards May 13, at St.…

Fabula, San Martin, honored at Elizabeth PD’s Blue Mass

Two members of the Kearny Police Department were recognized by the Elizabeth Police Department for their…

Doyle, DeCastro hosting citizenship clinic with non-profit

The Town of Kearny in partnership with We Are One New Jersey Hudson County Center and…

Kearny baseball enters Hudson County Tournament with momentum

The temperatures in North Jersey have remained cool, but the same can’t be said for the…

KEARNY’S CAKE BOSSES

Kearny High School transformed its atrium into a baking competition, filled with the aroma of espresso,…

Kearny boys volleyball moves to top of HCIAL standings

The Kearny boys volleyball entered the season off of most people’s radar. There was no preseason…

Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s More strikes out 19 in no-hitter

Brendan More has long believed he was capable of being a good varsity pitcher, but for…

Let’s clarify: short-term rentals won’t work in Kearny

Short-term rentals in Kearny have been illegal since the adoption of ordinance 2017-61 in 2017 — and revisions…

Town of Kearny looks to ‘rebrand’ itself; public invited to offer input

The Town of Kearny, in partnership with the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), invites residents, business…

HCPO: Harrison man charged in motorized bike crash that killed Kearny woman, 72

A Harrison man has been charged in connection to a motorized bike crash that took the…

Kearny-Belleville Elks food truck festival set for Saturday, April 25

Kearny-Belleville Elks No. 1050 hosts  its third-annual food truck festival April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to…

Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s Butler throws perfect game, gets three hits

Julian Butler admitted he didn’t feel very well as he warmed up prior to Kearny’s game…

Man charged in crash that killed Kearny man, 58, in West Hudson Park, HCPO says

A Carteret man has been arrested following a crash he was involved in that took the…

Walker’s office hours at Kearny Town Hall set for this week

Assemblyman Jerry Walker will host mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to…

Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley offers clinic at Kearny HS

For the second year in a row, legendary former St. Anthony High School basketball coach Bob…

Registration open for KUEZ annual yard sale

  Registration is open for Kearny residents who wish to participate in the annual KUEZ Kearny…

Kearny PD: Hit & run caused by texter with suspended license

A Kearny woman has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash April 7 where police determined she…

Kearny softball delivers statement with blowout wins

For more than a year, longtime Kearny softball coach Jim Pickel heard about the loaded freshman…

Façade program could lead to $15K grants for Kearny UEZ members

Businesses in the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone may soon be able to get major façade facelifts…

3 incumbents, 1 newcomer, announce candidacies for Kearny Dem primary

Running on an independent “Team Kearny” slate, incumbent Councilmembers George Zapata (First Ward), Dennis Solano (Second…

Guy encourages residents to virtually attend ‘Know Your Rights’ webinar

Hudson County residents, business owners and community members are invited by County Executive Craig Guy to…

3 Kearny PD officers promoted to higher ranks

Three of Kearny’s Finest were promoted to new ranks at a ceremony March 24 at Town…

Nystrom sworn-in as ER of Kearny-Belleville Elks

Martin Nystom took his oath of office Sunday, March 22, as the new Exalted Ruler of…