The Kearny chapter of UNICO National recently raised $1,100 to donate to those dealing with leukemia…
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Honor roll announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, presents the school’s third marking period honor students: 6th…
Kearny baseball makes surprising Hudson County Tournament run
After a trying regular season that included a 1-13 record in the HCIAL American Division, it…
May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty
Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…
Update to May 11 Argyle Place fire in Kearny
A fire in the early-morning hours of Thursday, May 11, caused serious damage to a home…
Kearny’s Mikael Fernandez, son of Michael and Josie Fernandez, heading to USNA
Kearny’s Mikael J. Fernandez, a graduate of High Tech High School in Secaucus, and the son…
KPD: Shoplifter also had drug paraphernalia on him
On April 28 at 3:38 p.m., Officers Alvaro Goncalves, Travis Witt and Sgt. Phil Finch responded…
IMAGES — Argyle Place fire this morning
An overnight fire seriously damaged a home at 224 Argyle Place in Kearny, Thursday, May 11,…
WHATCo presenting ‘The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play’
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co raises the curtain on its next production, “The Great…
Guess what bridge will be closed most of this weekend?
We know you know the answer — but just in case, it’s the Wittpenn — in…
Feds: Alleged dog slammer Perez was released without bail on stabbing-related charges and was arrested in 2021 on drug-distribution charges
Turns out we under-reported something last week. Indeed, that’s because while we did note that the…
AOTW — Versatile Colon keeps hitting no matter the position
Kearny shortstop Alex Colon always knew that there was a distinct possibility that at some point…
Man from Kearny seen throwing dog to ground in video now charged with Newark stabbing, reports say
The Kearny man who was issued a summons for his involvement in throwing a defenseless dog…
KPD: Arrested suspect asked for cuffs to be taken off because they were too tight, so cops obliged … then the bloke kicked officer in the genitals
On April 27 at 7:35 p.m., a concerned citizen called KPD reporting that a man was…
Pulaski Skyway full closure in both directions this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the full closure of the Pulaski Skyway in…
Kearny UNICO hosts drive for food pantry
On Saturday, April 22, members of Kearny UNICO conducted a food drive as part of UNICO…
DA Bragg: Kearny man one of several named in New York City construction-fraud indictment
Marcus Pinheiro, 65, of Kearny, was named in the indictment
KPD: 13-year-old scooter rider blew red light, was struck by Highlander
A 13-year-old boy was stuck by a Toyota Highlander near Davis and Oakwood avenues Tuesday, May…
Op-Ed — ‘Embrace disappointments as opportunities to trust in the One who is always good’
One person’s gain often comes at the expense of another person’s loss. Recently, the Town of…
Avoid the Pulaski Skyway next two weekends — it will be closed in both directions
The Pulaski Skyway will be fully closed — in all directions — the next two weekends,…
KPD: Detectives arrest former juvenile on carjacking-related charges
On April 19 at 4:30 p.m., Dets. Kyle Plaugic and Frank West went to the Essex…
KUEZ yard sale set for first weekend in May
The KUEZ town-wide yard and sidewalk sale is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and…
Upcoming Hidden in Plain Sight at Kearny High is a must see for local adults
It could be in an Altoids can. It could be inside a sock. It could be…
Kearny baseball hopes comeback win is the start of a turnaround
When Jayden Diaz got the final out of Saturday’s game against Newark East Side, he and…
WHATCo auditions for Shakespearean performances set for May 1
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater, in association with the Hackensack…
KPD Officer Josh Lopez saves choking baby
On April 14 at 8:52 p.m., Officer Josh Lopez, fresh from CPR recertification training, responded to…
KPD: Target shoppers quickly falling in line with several shopliftings
On April 8 at 7:39 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson and Michael Ore were dispatched to…
Kearny axes company responsible for replacing lead water lines
Kearny is ending a contract with a Bergen County firm it hired last fall to undertake…
Local man, 45, dies after motorcycle collision, KPD says
Tragedy struck last weekend when a man riding a motorcycle was struck and killed by a…