Kearny uniform exchange expanding in 2024

The Kearny Public Schools’ Uniform Exchange, a non-profit formed in 2022, has launched its 2024 collection…

KPD: Man drove head-on into traffic on Belgrove Drive

On May 5, at about 7 p.m., Kearny police units were dispatched to Belgrove Drive, where…

Expect overnight delays on the Skyway

Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 9 until 5 a.m., Friday, May 10, the Pulaski Skyway…

Not-so-smart criminal drove off from police stop, but CCTV cameras still helped cops arrest him later: KPD

A man who thought he could outsmart a Kearny Police Officer seemed to forget — cameras…

Kearny baseball clinches HCIAL National Division title

Despite a young roster short on experience, a division title was a goal the Kearny baseball…

WHATCo hosting auditions for Shakespeare productions

Open auditions for Shakespeare productions by the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New…

KPD: Habitual package thief nabbed, this time in possession of 2 street lamp bases

On April 22, Officer Jonathan Dowie was flagged down by a concerned citizen, who observed a…

(4K VIDEO) George King’s retirement walking out

(PHOTOS) — Sights from George King’s final walkout as Kearny PD Chief

Pennsylvania Avenue closures expected this week in South Kearny

Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, April 29 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, and continuing overnight,…

DeCastro scores 35 additional overnight parking spots at West Hudson Park for First Ward residents

Overnight parking is now permitted in West Hudson Park near Fairy Lake Pond, from 7 p.m.…

‘Disaster’ debuts April 26 at WHATCo Theater

“Disaster! The Musical” debuts this weekend with a two-weekend run through May 4 at The Theater…

7th-8th grade rec basketball champions

Town of Kearny hosts Passaic River cleanup

The Town of Kearny hosted its annual cleanup of the area near the Passaic River last…

At Lincoln Middle School, students learn about many career paths from local leaders

Last week, on The Observer Live!, we discussed some aspects of how things are happening at…

KUEZ Town-Wide Yard Sale upcoming

Bargain hunters — start your engines and head for Kearny as the KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard…

Southpaw Doyle throws out first pitch at Softball Opening Day

Kearny Recreation Softball Opening Day took place this past weekend at Veterans Field and Mayor Carol…

PBA No. 21 donates $500 to KHS varsity boys’ basketball team, coached by former KPD Det. McCaffrey

Kearny PBA No. 21 recently donated $500 to the Kearny High School boys’ varsity basketball program,…

Closure of South Kearny’s Pennsylvania Avenue coming up this week

Pennsylvania Avenue is scheduled to have one lane closed with alternating traffic next week for the…

Athlete of the Week -McChesney comes up aces for Kearny with 15 strikeouts

It was the kind of stat line that popped off the screen in such a way…

Can weekly newspapers survive in 2024? Minnesota newspaper owner says yes, with caveats

There is no doubt that if print journalism disappears, so will a citizen’s focus on and…

Auditions for WHATCo one-act play festival upcoming

Auditions for the The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s 2024 One Act Play Festival to…

Doyle, Pascrell will join Earth Day cleanup in South Kearny

In celebration of Earth Day 2024, the International WeLoveU Foundation hosts the Clean World Movement Cleanup,…

Scott Macfie will become Kearny Police Chief May 1 as George King officially announces retirement; Bershefski will become deputy chief

Kearny’s perhaps worst-kept secret is no more. George King, who has served as the Kearny Police…

Kearny adopts ordinance to tighten commercial parking

If you’ve been parking a commercial vehicle on Kearny’s streets — especially during the overnight hours…

Offense leads the way for Kearny softball in opening week wins

Following the graduation of four of its top five hitters from a season ago, including record…

KPD: Man who threatened to shoot victim he was robbing flaunted firearm in social media image

Police arrested a man they say allegedly robbed a man in town while threatening to shoot…

KPD: Man arrested after driving drunk, spitting at officers, gets released … then punches officer in the stomach on the way out

On April 7, after 8 p.m., Officers Travis Witt and Jordan Anders were dispatched to the…

Food distribution for Hudson residents upcoming

The Town of Kearny’s next food distribution event takes place April 9, from 1 p.m. until…

3 major events upcoming in Kearny

There are a few yet equally important events coming up in the next few months in…