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BREAKING — Kearny man, 42, charged in connection with death of Newark FD Captain, ECPO says
A Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Newark Fire Captain,…
Kearny man screamed to get into apartment he was barred from entering, then didn’t want to be arrested: KPD
Here’s this week’s blotter.
PBA, FMBA & CS-11 donate 50 pool passes to Kearny residents
With the recent heatwave bringing temperatures above 100°, Kearny’s three labor unions — in conjunction with…
Kearny PD will observe National Night Out Aug. 2
The Kearny Police Department will join law-enforcement agencies around the country in celebration of National Night…
Woman’s Club of Arlington awards 9 scholarships
The Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA) has a long history of recognizing outstanding Kearny High School…
3 local softball standouts heading to Vero Beach for RBI World Series
When Kearny softball standouts Alex Colon and Sara Ryan were looking for a competitive outlet to…
Newark man arrested in Kearny, is charged with killing Belleville bodega owner, ECPO says
The man authorities believe killed a Belleville man who owned and operated a bodega in Newark…
Unique art collection was on display at Kearny Library
The Kearny Public Library recently highlighted one of its most unique collections as part of a…
KPD: Jack didn’t pay Jill enough for the beer, so Jill hit Jack with one of the bottles
On July 13 at 1:27 a.m., Officers Mariana Figueiredo and Bismark Karikari were dispatched to a…
In support of Kearny’s grant application for new trees
If you’ve lived in Kearny long enough, you know this is not a fun place to…
Hill and her players put on basketball camp for 100+ youngsters
If Jody Hill had any concerns about the interest level of girls’ basketball in the Town…
Police sub-station could soon be community health annex
Kearny is moving ahead, albeit slowly, with plans to reshape the function of served by a…
Grant, if awarded, would allow for significant tree replenishment in Kearny
About a week ago, The Observer’s Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo was taking a walk with her dog,…
Anne Dowie, mother of retired Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, dies aged 96
Longtime Kearny resident spent the last 21 years of her life in Jupiter, Florida.
Wittpenn will be closed this weekend
This work was originally scheduled for last weekend, but was rescheduled due to weather.
KPD: Dad wanted Deer Park, but son bought Poland Spring, so he threw a sledgehammer at his boy after he got hit with a dustpan
Both men were arrested, but one was sent to the County.
Schuyler School’s 4th quarter honors announced
Valerie Iacono, Schuyler School principal, announces the school’s fourth marking period honors. Grade 6 Principal’s Honors…
Replacement of lead-based water lines on the horizon in Kearny
The Town of Kearny is making every effort to “get the lead out,” as the saying…
4th MP honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, Principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s fourth marking period honor roll and…
KPD, Fabula make huge burglary-related arrests: Chief
A four-month investigation by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau has led to the arrest of…
Nearly 3 years after agreement to close it, Keegan cap still not on, causing many to wonder: WILL THIS EVER END?
For nearly 70 years, the Keegan Landfill in Kearny was operable until a court ordered it…
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,…