KPD: 3 teens, 1 from Kearny, charged with carjacking, assaulting vehicle’s owner

Report: A 25-year-old Kearny man was also sucker punched, knocked to the ground, and beaten while…

Police: Dope falsely reports mom’s BMW was stolen … to create ‘entertaining’ Youtube content

Suspect, here on a passport, also reportedly gave cops a fake name.

Kearny’s FMBA, PBA & CS-11 make significant food donation to town pantry

UPDATED — July 9, 2022, with additional details and comment from KBPA President Mina Ekladious. Members…

WHATCo Disney sing-along set for July 16

West Hudson Arts and Theater Company returns with its second annual “We Love Disney” Family Sing-Along…

Franklin School in Kearny names May Students of the Month

The following are May Students of the Month at Kearny’s Franklin School. Olivia Pacheco, Liam Sousa…

Elks donate to vets Wheelchair Olympics

Members of the North Central District Elks Veterans Committee raised $7,800 for veterans to attend the…

BLOOD RUNS OUT — Superintendent spends final day in office June 30

On June 30, 2022, Patricia “Patte” Blood spent her last day as Kearny Superintendent of Schools,…

Kearny police unions donate gift cards to fire victims

When they got word of the horrible fire last weekend on Laurel Avenue, the Kearny PBA…

KPD: Shoplifter wasn’t overweight, he was just wearing 9 pairs of pants & shorts on a warm summer day

On June 26 at 2:28 p.m., Officer Kevin Carvalho was dispatched to ShopRite for a report…

Op-Ed — Ferreira: I expected more from parking meeting

Ferreira is a candidate from Kearny Council in the Fourth Ward

Branwell takes oath as President of NJ Podiatric Society

If you live in Kearny, and the topic of podiatric medicine comes up for any reasons,…

No injuries in June 26 fire in Kearny, but three families have been displaced

Gift-card donations for victims are being accepted at the rectory at St. Stephen's Church.

Images from today’s fire on Laurel Avenue in Kearny

These images from the fire on Laurel Avenue today come to us from our dear friend…

Video from 210-212 Laurel Ave. fire

Fire Sunday, June 26, on Laurel Avenue in Kearny (near Chestnut Street)

Here are some images from the fire today on Laurel Avenue, just a few doors in…

Bridge will be closed this weekend

Guess what local bridge is slated to be closed this weekend? We're only kidding — we know…

Kearny-Belleville Elks donate food, $500 to Kearny HS Project Graduation

Numerous local teens graduate from the Prep

St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City recently celebrated its 144th Commencement at Keenan Field. 

Dean’s List honors announced by several universities

Lehigh, Piedmont & Centenary universities.

Kearny PBA No. 21 awards 2022 scholarships

Kearny PBA Local No. 21 recently awarded two scholarships to graduating Kearny High School seniors —…

Mom of teen assaulted on Kearny Avenue Sunday morning speaks out

A Kearny man is behind bars after he allegedly accosted two females — one a juvenile…

Franklin School in Kearny needs your help to upgrade playground

The faculty and staff at Franklin School, Kearny, are looking to improve the playground at the…

BEHIND MANY SCENES — How Kearny Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle does so much without ever seeking the limelight

Last week — June 15 to be precise — the senior picnic returned for the first…

Sickinger gets call for Coaching Hall

Whenever Jim Sickinger logs on to Facebook, he’s reminded of the impact he’s made during 25…

Fish House Road ramp to Rt. 7 East will be closed Saturday

The Fish House Road northbound ramp to Route 7 eastbound will be closed Saturday in Kearny.

DEVELOPING — KPD: 1 OF 2 suspects apprehended after chase from Walmart into Harrison

A police chase from the Kearny Walmart parking lot ended with the vehicle’s occupants bailing near…

BLOTTER — KPD: Officers Tom Collins and John Donovan arrest woman allegedly who punched her guy

Another busy week for the Kearny PD ...

Copestone wins Kearny Minor League championship

The Copestone Masonic Lodge team are the 2022 champions of Kearny Minor League baseball and finished…

A beautiful day for Kearny’s seniors as annual picnic returns for first time since 2019

Picnic returns after two-year COVID-caused hiatus

McDonald: Munley on the mark about illegal apartments, lack of parking spaces

To the Editor: I’d like to echo the concerns expressed in last week’s Observer by Mr.…