4th- and 5th-graders at Harrison’s Hamilton School set up something extremely unique for all to enjoy

Lions, tigers and polar bears — oh my! Students at Hamilton School in Harrison combined their…

Unity among Kearny’s Democratic Party lasts about 5 minutes at county committee meeting; Doyle elected chairwoman

As quick as the Kearny Democratic Party appeared to call for unity in the coming year…

Children: Write a letter to and visit with Santa Dec. 2 at Kearny Town Hall

There will be plenty of Christmas cheer on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Kearny Town Hall, thanks…

EXTRAORDINARY THANKS

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s…

Obituaries for Nov. 29, 2023

Sharon A. Baguchinsky Sharon A. Baguchinsky (nee Conlon) died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family…

Nutley-Columbia-Bloomfield ice hockey set to make strides this year

As Nutley-Bloomfield-Columbia hockey coach Dave Macri looks around the ice this preseason, the difference a year…

Kearny-North Arlington-Secaucus hockey looks to make a name for itself

Little went right for the Kearny-North Arlington-Secaucus hockey team a year ago as injuries and inexperience…

Local bowlers set to hit the lanes as season is underway

The high school boys and girls bowling seasons got underway on Monday, Nov. 27. And while…

Santa thanks all in North Arlington who donated food and watched him ride around

Santa and the North Arlington Fire Department would like to thank the children and residents of…

RAKES Nutley helps 75+ senior citizens get leaves cleared

The 15th annual Nutley DPW RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) program, with over…

Kearny Democratic chairwoman to resign tonight; replacement expected to be in place also

The chairwoman of the Kearny Democrats, who oversaw a fractured party and mayoral election in 2023…

Kearny American Legion Post 99 hosting Grinch-themed Christmas event

American Legion Post 99 of Kearny hosts a Grinch-themed Christmas event for kids Sunday, Dec. 10,…

Was there anything, really, to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Well …

Every year around Thanksgiving, without fail, inevitably, I pause and think about the year gone by…

MODERN DAY SLAVERY — why you may soon see human trafficking signs conspicuously posted publicly in New Jersey

It was just a couple of months ago when The Observer’s Lisa Feorenzo was at a…

Obituaries for the week of Nov. 22

Joseph Miceli Joseph Miceli, 53, died suddenly at home in Kearny on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.…