Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts

The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…

KGC cheerleaders go to Vagas, come home champions — again!

For just about 17 years, the Kearny Generals Cheerleaders — from here on, KGC — have…

St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession upcoming as is Eucharistic Revival

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…

Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary

Alex Valdez, of Kearny, knows he has an uphill battle to climb. After all, he’s challenging…

From Statford-Upon-Avon to Harrison — Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson stage this summer

WHATCo is bringing the Bard to West Hudson. In a unique collaboration with the Teaneck New…

Kearny Eats! lineup announced

The latest installment of Kearny Eats! is set for Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 19. Culinary…

Perrone, Belleville Historical Society complete restoration work on Kearny’s WWII monument

The Belleville Historical recently finished restoring the Kearny World War II  bronze plaque … with the…

Wittpenn will be closed Sunday

The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 21. Be…

UNICO raises cash for leukemia awareness at hoops shoot

The Kearny chapter of UNICO National recently raised $1,100 to donate to those dealing with leukemia…

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…

Kearny UNICO supports Project Graduation with $500 donation

 

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…