Correction & clarification: Drug drop off box at Kearny PD HQ may not be used to discard illegal drugs

A story in this week’s edition of The Observer about a new prescription-medication drop box at…

Dramatic video of Feb. 4 fire at 576 Devon St., Kearny

Here's some rather dramatic video from Skyler J. Whitehead of last night's multiple-alarm fire at 576…

ILLEGAL DUMPING?

After residents’ hairs were raised about bothersome smells they trace to an active landfill run by…

KPD: Strange case from A to Zzzz

By Karen Zautyk On Jan. 16 at 5:15 p.m., numerous Kearny police officers responded to a Windsor…

Kearny wrestler Silva an undefeated man of many talents

It’s one thing that Steven Silva is an undefeated 113-pounder on the Kearny High School wrestling…

Snow squall hitting Kearny — whiteout conditions

In case you missed it, here’s what the snow squall looked like at Seeley and Kearny…

MICHIGAN TO THE MLS: Kearny’s Borges gets selected by Colorado Rapids

When Marcello Borges was just a student at Franklin School in Kearny, he would join his…

What the smell is that odor in Kearny?

Kearny’s elected officials are looking to their state counterparts to raise a stink about noxious odors…

Kearny wrestlers rely on powerful lightweight brigade

A full year has passed since Tony Carratura Jr. took over the coaching reins of the…

Kearny’s Myers becomes a shot blocking machine

A year ago, Robert Myers was devastated by the news that he was declared academically ineligible…

The Top 10 stories of 2018 on theobserver.com

While The Observer continues to be one of the most read printed weekly newspapers in New…

West Hudson mourns loss of Msgr. Francis R. Seymour

The Rev. Msgr. Francis R. Seymour, in residence at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, for the last…

Cardenas wins state and national wrestling titles, Kearny-Harrison soccer battles top Observer Top 10 Sports Stories for 2018

There were a ton of newsworthy stories that captured the attention of The Observer readers for…

KPD: Couple ‘carjacked’

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KPD’s presentation to senior citizens about scams (in pictures & video)

To see a specific image in its full size, right click your mouse and choose OPEN…

Lengthy Kearny PD investigation leads to take down of massive cargo-theft network: Chief

A 1 ½-year investigation, commenced by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau under lead Det. John…

Newark man, using borrowed car on suspended license, surrenders over hit-and-run case: KPD

The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last week as the driver…

Kearny’s favorite native son Raftery earns NJSIAA Hall of Fame

PRINCETON — Long before Bill Raftery became a nationally recognized and respected Emmy-award winning sports announcer,…

Kearny girls’ hoops squad tries to rebuild

The Kearny High School girls’ basketball program enjoyed a sensational season a year ago, winning a…

DEVELOPING NEWS: Newark man charged in Nov. 30 hit-and-run in Kearny: KPD

The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last night as the driver…

Mullins returns to coach Kearny boys’ hoops

When Bill Mullins stepped away from coaching the boys’ basketball program at Harrison High School at…

VETERANS HONORED

At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 — the 11th hour of the 11th day of…

PATH TO THE FUTURE: New transport hub dedicated to memory of late former Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough

HARRISON — It began seven years ago with much ballyhoo, lurched off-track a bit and has…

Pronti, GOP sweep in N.A.; Eckel cruises in Kearny

Councilman Dan Pronti is North Arlington’s Mayor-Elect. The sitting Republican councilman beat sitting Democrat Councilman Mark…

AN AMAZING ‘TWIST’ OF FATE

When Michelle Lynn Kelly was growing up in Kearny, she began trying to solve a mystery —…

Kearny girls’ soccer wins 10th straight Hudson County title

Can you say the word dynasty? Well, that’s exactly what the Kearny High School girls’ soccer…

Robert Osborn: A man’s journey to Hurricane Florence

Kearny Fire Department Deputy Chief Robert Osborn is easily one the most popular guys to ever…

Branwell’s still spinning after achieving dream of being on ‘Wheel’

If you’ve lived in Kearny — or know someone who does — over the 20 years…

KPD: Uber driver did the right thing

On Oct. 4 at 6:11 p.m., an Uber driver drove to Kearny police headquarters and told officers…

Remembering retired KFD Chief Inspector Charles Kerr, dead at 58

For many years, Charles D. Kerr — known by most as Chuck — served the Kearny…