Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62

James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…

Thistle B2007 team wins second-consecutive NJ President’s Cup

This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …

The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…

New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny

Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…

Police arrest huffer who (and then he) got high off compressed air: KPD

  On June 1 at 8:27 p.m., Officers Luis Cazares, Jose Castillo and Sgt. Sean Kelly…

JESUS: THE REAL PRESENCE

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

Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…

Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School

Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…

DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge

Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…

Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS

The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…

Women attempting to break into home also had 8 fake driver’s licenses on her, KPD says

On May 17 at 7:27 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Danny Maganinho, David Vazquez and Sgt. Dean…

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…