Nutley’s Paws in the Park set for later this month

Paws in the Park takes place in Nutley Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2…

NA Knights hosting pasta dinner later this month

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a benefit Italian dinner night for Mercy House, a…

Miller: Hey, Steve Rogers — take a hike with your cronies!

So Steven Rogers starts (his most recent Op-Ed) with a quote from Abraham Lincoln. “The dogmas…

Several local schools fare well in NJDOT’s Safe Routes program

The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in coordination with the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center…

Big upgrades coming to Riverside County Park (South) in NA & Lyndhurst

Bergen County recently received a matching $1 million grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection…

NA girl, 13, speaks up at council meeting, gets bike racks installed around town

Periodically, North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti and I will get together, informally, for lunch, often…

Veteran North Arlington girls soccer team has big goals this fall

After winning a combined 30 games over the past two seasons, expectations are understandably high for…

Celebrate North Arlington Festival set for later this month

The Borough of North Arlington will host its “Celebrate North Arlington” Festival, an annual community event…

Pronti, council cut ribbon at upgraded Fisher Field playground

U.S. Att’y: NA man, 2 others plead guilty in computer-counterfeiting operation

  A North Arlington resident is one of three New Jersey men who have admitted their…

Friends of NAPL hosting Patron Appreciation Week

The Friends of the North Arlington Public Library sponsor a Patron Appreciation Week from Sept. 25…

After historic 2022, North Arlington football isn’t satisfied

Last season marked a history-making campaign for the North Arlington football team as it qualified for…

Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies

Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…

NA Knights hosting blood drive

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…

North Arlington announces National Night Out plans

The Borough of North Arlington will celebrate National Night Out on Aug 1.  The nationwide event…

NA celebrates Independence Day with reading of ‘Declaration of Independence’

  The Borough of North Arlington continued a cherished tradition July 4 as residents gathered on…

North Arlington Little League wins District 5 title for first time since 1965

Despite its struggles the past two seasons, Javier Cruz knew that North Arlington Little League could…

NA & Bergen County concert series continues later this month

The brand-new bandshell at Riverside County Park will be filled with good music and fun this…

3 from Newark arrested by NA and Lyndhurst police on gun-possession and burglary charges: police

Tuesday, June 20, was a busy day for police in Lyndhurst and North Arlington. Police in…

LPD: 3 males who attempted North Arlington burglary apprehended with handgun in car in Lyndhurst

Tuesday, June 20, was a busy day for police in Lyndhurst and North Arlington. Police in…

Numerous NA Knights celebrated with state awards

Numerous locals earned awards and recognitions, both individual and for the NA Council, for its efforts…

Obituary for June 14, 2023

Sarah G. Kennedy Sarah G. Kennedy, 92, formerly of Oakdale and a resident of North Arlington,…

Knights hosting BBQ for council’s birthday

To celebrate the 72nd birthday of serving God, country and church and the local community, the…

BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids

A North Arlington mother whose half-year-old child ingested a suspected opioid has been arrested and charged…

MODERN-DAY MIRACLE? How one North Arlington woman was amazed by a group of six 20-somethings

Have you ever just had one of those days? Well, Janice Mathews, of North Arlington, was…

NA Memorial Day Parade set for next week

North Arlington will hosts its Memorial Day Parade and celebration Monday, May 29, to honor U.S.…

Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…

BCPO: North Arlington man, 23, had children expose private parts on live video in exchange for cash

A 23-year-old North Arlington man has been arrested on child porn charges among others, in what…

‘Quiet Zone’ returns for upcoming NA Memorial Day parade

The Mayor and Council of North Arlington will once again offer a sensory-friendly zone for the…

Council honors late mayor of North Arlington with bench