Nutley hosting blood drive in August

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health has partnered with Vitalant Blood Services of New…

Belleville looking toward ‘biggest’ National Night Out ever

The Belleville Police Department, Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council are planning a night of…

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…

Nutley American Little League wins 7-8 District title, is on the verge of more

When play began for just the second Little League State Tournament for players ages 7-8, Nutley…

Harrison summer volleyball leagues continue to grow in popularity

There’s no denying the growth in boys volleyball in New Jersey, and especially in this area,…

Kearny’s Paisley Athletic FC completes first USL-W season, creates new opportunities for women’s soccer

It was only nine years ago when Jennifer Pettigrew Tuesta had graduated from Seton Hall University…

Red Cross in dire need of blood donations

After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent…

There’s lots left to do this summer at the Lyndhurst Library

If you’re looking for summer fun activities for the young ones, you only need to look…

Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy

Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…

18-year-old Kearny man charged with arson at large Devon Street building: Police

An 18-year-old Kearny man finds himself in some serious trouble after he allegedly tried to start…

UPDATE — 1 in custody following Quincy Avenue shooting in Kearny: Police

A Freehold man is behind bars after he reportedly shot someone in Kearny on Tuesday, July…

2 men on 2 occasions seeking Grindr dates instead get beaten up: Kearny PD

  Two men who thought they were going to meet another man for a date on…

Kearny PD: Man shot on Quincy Avenue last night

From Det. Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk: The Kearny Police Department can confirm that an individual was shot…

National Night Out festivities set for Aug. 1 in Kearny

It’s almost time for National Night Out and the Kearny Police Department’s Community Policing Unit has…

Kearny’s Maci Covello is The Jim Hague Observer Female Athlete of the Year, excelling on and off the field

The impact Maci Covello brings every time she steps onto the court or field of play…

Kearny’s 10-U Little League All-Stars win District 5 championship

For more than four decades the Witt family has been heavily involved with the Kearny Little…

Handlin: HCDO must investigate manner Kearny County Committee conducted meeting

To the Editor:                          …

Sharpton & Cobb will speak at HCCC summer DEI retreat

The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…

View Kearny’s 2023 fireworks from a most unique vantage point



Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles

Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…

Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…

Elks taking part in Rita’s fundraiser later this month

The North-Central District of the Elks host a fundraiser July 25 and 26 at Rita’s Italian…

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…

American Legion baseball returns to Kearny

Once a staple of summer, American Legion Baseball has largely gone away in several parts of…

Always on the move, Lyndhurst’s Damian Weaver is The Jim Hague Observer Male Athlete of the Year for 2023

By electing to play football his junior and senior seasons, Damian Weaver gave up the opportunity…

Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…

Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home

Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…

KPD: Woman who made 40 calls to a crime witness, threatening to kill her, nabbed by detectives

A woman who called in death threats to a witness to a serious juvenile crime is…

Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny

Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…

Attorney General alarmed by ‘White Supremacy’ report’s findings

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced July 10 the…