The Observer turns 130 …

KEARNY — Because not all editions of The Observer can be found in the library or…

CFO: No municipal tax uptick but …

HARRISON — The Harrison governing body voted May 2 to adopt its 2017 municipal budget of…

New BA takes office in Kearny

KEARNY — He’s an attorney, he’s held public office on three levels and he’s certainly got…

Decorated Marine promoted to fire captain

KEARNY – Five years before joining the Kearny Fire Department, its newest captain was in the…

West Hudson Park field slated for makeover

With a little help from Hudson County, kids in Harrison may soon be enjoying enhanced outdoor…

KPD: Cops were kept busy at Walmart

A Newark woman who tried to sneak two 40-inch TV sets past security at Walmart got herself…

Chemical plant to build office bldg., warehouse

KEARNY – A South Kearny industry will be widening its operations now that the Kearny Planning…

20 years for Belleville strip club homicide

NEWARK — Under a plea agreement, an Elizabeth man has been sentenced to 20 years in state…

LPD narco cops commended by peers

LYNDHURST — A dedicated dozen members of the Lyndhurst Police Department were singled out for recognition…

QPHS closing for good June 30

The following press release was sent by the Archdiocese of Newark to announce the closing of…

3 lauded for public service

KEARNY – An elder statesman/military veteran, an advocate for those afflicted with lupus and a musician/educator…

Tax break OK’d for Passaic Ave. project

KEARNY – After a prolonged discussion in private session on Tuesday, April 25, the Kearny municipal body…

Kearny kicks off 150th anniversary celebration

KEARNY – Colette Koeppel came to see her 6-year-old granddaughter Ava sing “My Country ‘tis of Thee”…

Charter school fees impact school budget

KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education budget is in and the news is bad. That’s because…

Discard unused meds at NPD HQ

The Nutley Police Department has created a permanent medicine drop box on the second floor of…