To the Editor: Most of the factories around Kearny and Harrison are long gone and replaced…
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Kearny’s no ‘Paradise City’ for one drinking concert-goer: KPD
Oh, sweet child of mine, this one was something. On Aug. 16, the Kearny Police Department…
Op-Ed — Spence: Parking permits and parking utility will accomplish absolutely nothing beneficial
To the Editor: On Monday evening, Aug. 7, 2023, there was a special public meeting for…
AT KEARNY’S JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, INSTRUCTORS LEAVE LIFELONG IMPRESSION ON LIVES OF CADETS
For 14 years, the Kearny Junior Police Academy has worked with countless numbers of young people…
Massive statue at Nutley’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will be dedicated later this month
If you’ve been in the area of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church anytime recently, you’ve…
Kearny Councilman George Zapata takes the helm as clerk to Hudson County Board of Commissioners
At 25, George Zapata is without question and by far the youngest councilman in Kearny —…
LONGER OBITUARY & ARRANGEMENTS for Barbara Cifelli-Sherry
Barbara “Bobbi” Cifelli-Sherry, who for decades served the public in many capacities, including as an elected…
COMMENTARY — IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, the Commish, councilwoman, mom, friend
I first met Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, who died today aged 80, in 1997. That was the first…
Former Kearny Councilwoman Barbara Cifelli-Sherry has died
Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, who for decades served the public in many capacities, including as an elected official…
Hudson Prosecutor hosting candlelight vigil at West Hudson Park
A year ago, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez hosted a special candlelight vigil at North Hudson…
KPD: Man who appeared to pee himself arrested on slew of charges, including drunken driving
When police pulled over a vehicle they believed was suspicious, they got way more than they…
Doyle brings 54 years of experience to race for Kearny’s mayor
If you think about what 54 years represents, it really could seem like a lifetime. For…
Kearny Thistle Paisley U19 girls make history, reach USYS National Presidents Cup final
From the moment Kearny Thistle’s George Nogueira put together the roster for the program’s Paisley Academy…
Solano appointed to Kearny Town Council
Dennis Solano was unanimously appointed Second Ward councilman in Kearny tonight, filling the unexpired term of…
KPD: 3 shot in the leg in Vermella East apartment; victims likely knew each other
Three men were shot in the leg and injured in an incident at the Vermella East…
DEVELOPING — Early-morning shooting reported in Kearny, full details forthcoming
UPDATE: Click here to read the full story. We’re gathering the details of a shooting early…
Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from Saturday at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday —…
PBA 21 hosts successful annual golf outing
The Kearny PBA’s annual golf outing took place recently and the union says it thanks all…
Kearny PBA & FMBA donate 25 bags to pantry via Goya
Kearny PBA President Mina Ekladious and Kearny FMBA President Juan Barroso were invited last month to…
Carjacking suspect nabbed by Kearny PD: King
Remember back in 2022 when there was a carjacking at the Kearny ShopRite and the…
Meet Kearny’s new Mayor … Peter Santana
For new interim Kearny Mayor Peter P. Santana, it’s all about building on the success of…
Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies
Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…
WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…
KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…
LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead
To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…
GOING PRO — Kearny’s Meagan McClelland signs with San Diego Wave FC
For the time in as long as she can remember, Meagan McClelland is getting to…
SOCCERTOWN USA-UK — EPL, EA Sports & Kearny team up to build mini-pitch
If ever there were any doubts where the capital of American Soccer is, it’s pretty clear…
Police: Man who said he was driving from Newark to Newark was … drunk
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…