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Kearny’s Jacob Cardenas qualifies for the NCAA Wrestling Championships
For the third year in a row, Jacob Cardenas is heading back to the NCAA Wrestling…
Kearny PBA honors Doyle for her many years of dedicated service
Kearny PBA No. 21 honored Mayor Carol Jean Doyle at a council meeting March 19, 2024,…
DEVELOPING — Russo’s latest pilot rejected in 5-4 council vote
At the end of a nearly six hour Kearny Council meeting, which began at 7 p.m.,…
ALERT — Kearny Branch Library will be renamed in memory of Christine Jablonski
The Kearny Branch Library will have a new name soon — The Christine Jablonski Branch Library.…
Dolan: I’m grateful for story last week and had no idea it was coming
To the Editor: I would like to clarify three things regarding the article in last week’s…
Troop 305 fundraiser set for April
Boy Scout Troop 305 of Kearny hosts a Texas BBQ & tricky tray fundraiser Saturday, April…
Jo-Ann Dolan’s love for reading continues as she celebrates 85th birthday
If you know Jo-Ann Dolan, some things are so very obvious it’s impossible to forget. We…
1 dead, several others injured in crash on Rt. 508
A crash on the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike over the weekend claimed a life and left several…
HCPO: Kearny man, 18, arrested following reported sexual assault of girl, 13
An 18-year-old Kearny man is behind bars after he is alleged to have sexually assaulted a…
Kearny Police Department increasing recruitment efforts
The Kearny Police Department is actively recruiting prospective officers — and while you may not have…
Man breaks into Kearny home, takes dump in back seat of KPD cruiser en route to jail: police
A man who likely didn’t have a bathroom of his own (you’ll find out why shortly)…
Blood drive, car show fundraiser, food giveaway upcoming and street hockey registration underway
NA Knights hosting blood drive The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive…
Less than two years after Leukemia diagnosis, William Mullins continues to play and inspire
A year ago, William Mullins connection with Kearny High School sports was limited to watching live…
Short Skyway closures expected tonight
There will be temporary short=duration closures of the Pulaski Skyway in both directions tonight as the…
Loss of Christine ‘CJ’ Jablonski is painful, but she leaves an incredible legacy
If ever you were a fan of the great TV show, “The West Wing” — and…
The Observer mourns the loss of Christine Jablonski, who died yesterday aged 53
The Observer joins the Jablonski family and the Kearny community in mourning after the death of…
Pascrell scores major grants for Kearny and Lyndhurst
U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, has scored some significant grant money for local projects in…
PBA No. 21 raises funds for Special Olympics at Snow Bowl at Metlife
Several members of the Kearny PBA No. 21, seen here, took part in the Snow Bowl…
KPD: All she had to do was move her double-parked Tesla; instead, she gets arrested, her car sent to the pound
It always makes good common sense to pay careful attention to the orders of police officers.…
John O’Connor installed as newest KMUA commissioner
John O’Connor was installed recently as the newest commissioner of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority by…
COMMENTARY — Video of teens beating up other teens is disgusting
If you haven’t yet seen them, they’re disturbing. Last week, videos from several social media platforms…
Esteves will seek Third Ward council seat in Kearny
If you lived in or around Kearny over the last 40+ years, chances are at some…
Kearny’s Ryan Valli places ninth in NJSIAA Boys Bowling Tournament
When Ryan Valli left last year’s NJSIAA Boys Bowling Individual Tournament, he did so with feelings…
KPD: Cops nab man who burgled liquor store, pub & restaurant
In late February, Kearny Wine & Liquor store, on Kearny Avenue, was broken into overnight. A…
VIDEO — Kids beating up other kids in West Hudson: A special edition of The Observer Live
Earlier today, The Observer Live! revealed the existence of several troubling videos of kids beating up…
Esteves: I’m running for Third Ward Council seat
My name is Fred Esteves and I’m announcing my candidacy for Kearny’s Third Ward Council. Born…
Taking a look at a few things going on in the region …
The Kearny Town Council met last week, on Feb. 20, and the meeting was yet again…
Makayla David’s state tournament opener is one for the record books
For Makayla David, feeling nerves on the day of a game is nothing new, but on…