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WHATCo murder-mystery dinner upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns with the…
WCA author’s tea upcoming
The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts its 13th annual author event Sunday, April 6, 2025, at…
Schuyler School in Kearny names February Students of the Month
Valerie Iacono, Principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, has announced the school’s February Students of the…
ON YOUR MARKS … GO (to Montclair)
Kearny’s huge recent loss has become Montclair’s significant gain. In a unanimous vote, the Montclair Township…
Kearny’s Schuyler School announces second marking period honors
Schuyler School in Kearny has announced its second quarter honors. Principal’s Honors Grade 4 – Maria…
Kolbinger: Thank you, Rich Konopka, for years of dedicated service
To the Editor: Thank you, Richard Konopka, for your service to the Town of Kearny. Over…
KHS’s ‘Mamma Mia’ kicks off with free performance & dinner for senior citizens March 11
The Kearny High School performing arts department’s spring play “Mamma Mia” kicks off with a special…
Law adjusting nighttime parking at Kearny Town Hall parking lot adopted by council
An ordinance that will change the hours the public may park in the lot behind Kearny…
KPD: Man who drank Coors Light in car also had ketamine on him
It just never really ends well when one drives around at a fast rate of speed…
McCann Stamato proposed bill would address long-term elder care
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, D-Jersey City, who represents Kearny in the general Assembly, has introduced legislation…
Bus trip from the Henrietta Benstead upcoming
The Henrietta Benstead senior center hosts a casino is trip to Resorts Wednesday, March 19. The…
Stephen Marks appointed town manager of Montclair
Kearny Business Administrator Stephen Marks has been appointed the town manager of Montclair, the town of…
Looking for some exercise? How about a walking tour of Midland Avenue?
If you’re looking for some unplanned exercising, the Town of Kearny has a new program that…
KPD: Black shoplifting suspect says Black detective is a racist for daring to detain her; it’s not her first run-in with the law, either
Well one alleged shoplifter who couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut, and who resorted to using…
Kearny boys swimming surprises all, goes undefeated
When a heavy dose of graduation and departures left the Kearny boys swimming team with just…
Kearny’s Ruiz steps up on both ends
With all of the summer league games and training she did over the offseason, Mariel Ruiz…
Kearny boys basketball wins division for first time since 2016
With rarely at the forefront of conversations before or during this season, the idea of this…
Yet another Scout from Unit 305 achieves Eagle rank
Another Boy Scout from Unit No. 305 has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. The unit…
KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him
Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…
KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week
At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…
Taking a look back at The Observer of 1974 with its former editor
By David Lieberfarb Former Editor of The Observer Thanksgiving 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of a tumultuous…
Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees
We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10
Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…
Skyway will be closed most of this weekend
From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…
Kearny boys basketball aims for division title, state playoff berth
Despite his team’s lack of height, Kearny boys basketball coach Marc McCaffrey envisioned a group that…
DEVELOPING — Rodrigues takes oath as Kearny’s Second Ward councilman after unanimous vote
Jose Rodrigues was sworn in as Kearny’s new Second Ward councilman by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle…
AOTW: Kearny’s Souza earns bragging rights after scoring 39
Kearny’s Will Souza has always looked to his oldest brother Nick, one of the most accomplished…