Major federal grant will improve conditions on Hackensack Avenue in South Kearny
The Town of Kearny has received a $3 million federal grant to implement the redevelopment of Hackensack…
Dave Moran shares story of delivering The Observer in 1963…
As more than a casual reader of your publication, I found myself wanting, no, needing, to…
Gov. Murphy, your future employment and legacy is on the line … so close the Keegan now!
To the Editor: RE: the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority’s (NJSEA) and the ongoing…
Kearny native Cardenas honored for winning state wrestling title
Jacob Cardenas can get used to the attention. A year ago at this time, Cardenas was…
NJSIAA honors top scholar-athletes
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association honored all 376 of the state’s top scholar-athletes last…
KPD issues update to incident at Postal facility at 1200 Harrison Ave.; arrest made
On Tuesday, May 14, at approximately 10:23 a.m., Kearny police patrol officers responded to the U.S.…
DEVELOPING: There was never an active shooter at Kearny postal facility (VIDEO)
Please watch the video below for full details.
HCSO: Arrest made in East Newark armed robbery
A juvenile who authorities believe was one of three boys responsible for an armed robbery in…
DEVELOPING NEWS — U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr. and Albio Sires, both of whom represent Kearny in Congress, call on NJDEP for Keegan update
Though they have remained somewhat silent on the matter up until now, it appears Kearny’s representatives…
Fire seriously damages Summit Avenue home in Lyndhurst
A fire early this morning (Tuesday, May 7) caused extensive damage to a Summit Avenue home…
Observer Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo pens letter to Murphy
It's been a week for open letters to Trenton.The Observer's Co-owner and Advertising Director Lisa M.…
HEAR US NOW, GOV?
It all happened on a Saturday morning, when most are usually either relaxing or spending time…
EDITORIAL: An open letter to Gov. Phil Murphy
Dear Gov. Murphy: Hi, I’m Kevin, a journalist at The Observer newspaper in Kearny, you know,…
LETTER — Montague: What Murphy is doing is an injustice to Kearny’s residents
To the Editor: Over the past year, residents of Kearny have been suffering as a result…
Obituaries for 1 May 2019
Edward Francis Farrell Mr. Edward Francis Farrell (Ned), 88, of Madrid, Spain, died on Aug. 2, 2018…
Lyndhurst’s softball team energized by freshman phenom sensation
Before the 2019 high school softball season began, Lyndhurst High School head coach Emily Ringen was…
Nutley’s softball team moves on after loss of leader Wilde
The Nutley High School softball team was enduring an uncharacteristic 6-7 season when further disaster struck…
Harrison’s Fiori enjoys power explosion
The Harrison High School baseball team was struggling in a big way. The Blue Tide had…
EDITORIAL: If you haven’t yet done so, sign the Keegan petition now!
The last census in 2010 reveals there are approximately 41,000 residents living in Kearny. With an…
Obituaries for 24 April 2019
Eduarda ‘Chana’ Pireta Eduarda “Chana” Pireta de Uribe died peacefully at home in Kearny on Tuesday,…
Strong contingent gains induction into Kearny Athletic Hall of Fame
Jairo Mendez’s life in baseball began when he was five years old. “I remember my team,”…
Belleville native Luzzi-Liggins signs with Clemson
Richie Luzzi-Liggins was faced with the toughest decision of his young life last week. However, it…
Belleville’s brilliant backstop Nicosia: A cut above the rest
For the last three-plus years, Belleville High School head softball coach Chris Cantarella has enjoyed an…
Sierra Club joins Kearny’s fight to close Keegan
The New Jersey Sierra Club is joining Kearny in its ongoing efforts to shut down the…
Jarvis, Giangeruso promote several, create position of Deputy Chief, in LPD
Numerous members of the Lyndhurst Police Department were promoted in a ceremony today (April 22) at…
Town urging residents to snail-mail letter to Murphy
The Town of Kearny is urging residents to download, print, sign & mail a form letter…
Keegan Landfill protest is Saturday, April 27, @ 11:30 a.m.
Over the past year, the residents of Kearny have been suffering as a result of noxious…
NJSEA (again) refuses to close Keegan landfill
Scores of Kearny folks — elected and non-elected — came out again Thursday, April 11, to…
Municipal taxes decreasing 2% in Lyndhurst
Some tax relief is on the way for Lyndhurst residents, at least on the municipal side…
HAIL TO THE NEW CHIEF: Jarvis sworn-in as Lyndhurst’s new top cop
The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful. The crowd assembled at Town Hall Park was filled…