Nutley Family Service Bureau hosting fundraiser

The Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) hosts its first Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, March 23, 2024,…

Nutley starting Hometown Heroes banner program

The Nutley Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the American Legion Post 70, have launched the…

The Observer mourns the loss of Christine Jablonski, who died yesterday aged 53

The Observer joins the Jablonski family and the Kearny community in mourning after the death of…

Pascrell scores major grants for Kearny and Lyndhurst

U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, has scored some significant grant money for local projects in…

PBA No. 21 raises funds for Special Olympics at Snow Bowl at Metlife

Several members of the Kearny PBA No. 21, seen here, took part in the Snow Bowl…

Mayor Doyle reads with schoolchildren earlier this week

KPD: All she had to do was move her double-parked Tesla; instead, she gets arrested, her car sent to the pound

It always makes good common sense to pay careful attention to the orders of police officers.…

John O’Connor installed as newest KMUA commissioner

John O’Connor was installed recently as the newest commissioner of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority by…

COMMENTARY — Video of teens beating up other teens is disgusting

If you haven’t yet seen them, they’re disturbing. Last week, videos from several social media platforms…

Esteves will seek Third Ward council seat in Kearny

If you lived in or around Kearny over the last 40+ years, chances are at some…

Nutley’s Toranzo caps off historic HS wrestling career, takes 3rd in AC

The pain from Friday night’s semifinal still remained, but Brandon Toranzo wasn’t going to let one…

Kearny’s Ryan Valli places ninth in NJSIAA Boys Bowling Tournament

When Ryan Valli left last year’s NJSIAA Boys Bowling Individual Tournament, he did so with feelings…

Nutley’s Bobadilla, Rivera medal at NJSIAA Girls Wrestling State Tournament

As girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity both in Nutley and across the state, the…

BCPO: Lyndhurst man (formerly of Nutley) facing 2019 vehicular-homicide charges, arrested second time in separate sexual assault of minor case

A former Nutley man now living in Lyndhurst has been charged for a second time in…

Nutley VFW hosting Women’s History Month panel discussion

Nutley’s VFW hosts a Women’s History Month panel discussion on the township’s “women who advocate for…

KPD: Cops nab man who burgled liquor store, pub & restaurant

In late February, Kearny Wine & Liquor store, on Kearny Avenue, was broken into overnight. A…

Nutley PD: Man who bilked resident of $30K arrested after trying to score more cash

A New York City man who Nutley police say allegedly bilked an elderly woman out of…

VIDEO — Kids beating up other kids in West Hudson: A special edition of The Observer Live

Earlier today, The Observer Live! revealed the existence of several troubling videos of kids beating up…

Esteves: I’m running for Third Ward Council seat

My name is Fred Esteves and I’m announcing my candidacy for Kearny’s Third Ward Council. Born…

Lots happening at Lyndhurst Public Library

Solar eclipse glasses giveaway The 2024 total solar eclipse is set for Monday, April 8.  The…

32 units collected at Belleville Sons’ blood drive

Donated blood continues to be a precious commodity. But one local organization continues to do its…

Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this weekend

Nutley’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns this weekend, stepping off at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2.…

BCPO: 43-year-old charged in death of Jersey City man at Lyndhurst motel

A man who spent time in a Lyndhurst motel and whose friend died there has been…

PATH TO THE FUTURE

The new PATH station in Harrison is so immense, so beautiful, it’s almost impossible to remember…

Taking a look at a few things going on in the region …

The Kearny Town Council met last week, on Feb. 20, and the meeting was yet again…

One year after devastating injury, Toranzo takes OW at Region 3 Championships

When Brandon Toranzo walked into West Orange High School for the NJSIAA Region 3 Wrestling Championships,…

North Arlington boys bowling wins first sectional title since 2019

When the bowling season got underway, North Arlington boys coach Dan Farinola didn’t fully know what…

Makayla David’s state tournament opener is one for the record books

For Makayla David, feeling nerves on the day of a game is nothing new, but on…

Salvation Army of Kearny seeks advisory board members

The Salvation Army of Kearny seeks Advisory Board members. These representatives are of different age groups,…

WHATCo’s murder-mystery dinner theater upcoming

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder-mystery dinner theater returns with the original production…