Kearny man, 33, annonces unaffiliated candidacy for Hudson County Sheriff
Non-affiliated candidate Justin Avishay, of Kearny, has officially announced his campaign for Hudson County Sheriff in…
Town of Kearny debuts Blue Envelope progarm
As is often the case, the Town of Kearny is leading the way in yet another…
Kearny Recreation 14U Softball makes history, wins District 5 title
Cynthia Lopez and Diego Libanori saw something special in this group of Kearny Recreation softball players…
Harrison Summer Volleyball Leagues continue to thrive in ninth year
Anthony Sabia has seen interest in volleyball grow by leaps and bounds since the Harrison Recreation…
Bloomfield Summer League remains valuable for Essex hoops teams
Veteran Bloomfield boys basketball coach Mike Passero knows his Bengals team is going to encounter several…
Retired Union City detective, police dispatcher among 7 nabbed in massive drug bust: HCPO
A former detective and a current dispatcher at the Union City Police Department are among seven…
Melham releases statement following death of Connie Francis
It is with profound sadness that the Township of Belleville mourns the passing of one of…
Lee’s Florist wins town championship
Lee’s Florist defeated Mid-Realty in Game 2 of the town championship. 27-2. The team went 16-0…
Skyway will be closed much of this weekend
The Pulaski Skyway will be fully closed much of the coming weekend. Beginning at 11 p.m.,…
Ground broken for first phase of Hudson-Essex Greenway
Gov. Philip D. Murphy joined local, county and state officials Tuesday, July 15, in Newark to…
North Arlington man, 103, made honorary member of the AUSN
Association of the United States Navy Executive Director Steven L. Rogers, right, and AUSN Assistant to…
Expect lane closures on Route 7 Thursday night
Route 7 is scheduled to have lane closures with alternating traffic to set up a traffic…
Harrison FD conducts structure-fire drill
The Harrison Fire Department recently hosted a drill simulating a structure fire and its response. Seen…
REMEMBERING THE KEARNY MEN WHO DIED IN KOREAN WAR
This summer marks 75 years since the start of the Korean War. After years of simmering…
A CAPITAL HONOR
When one thinks of Marybeth Kennedy, almost instantly, the Girl Scouts come to mind. And it’s…
Obituaries for July 15, 2025
Richard Michael Skelly Richard Michael Skelly, 83, of Marietta, Georgia, died June 18, 2025. Born on…
STATE CHAMPIONS!
North Arlington’s Junior League 14U All-Stars started Sunday by making history, then followed it up with…
Group effort powers Nutley American LL to District 8 title
Nutley American Little League coach John Macari was hesitant to call out any individual players when…
Area girls basketball teams stay sharp with local summer leagues
The games in June and July might not carry the same stakes or the fanfare as…
East Newark hires 2 new in blue
Two new police officers have been sworn in by the Borough of East Newark. Seen here…
LPD: Additional charges filed against man who exposed self recently
The Lyndhurst Police Department has filed additional charges against Jeff R. Johnson, of Lyndhurst, following the…
Rt. 17 north ramp to Rt. 3 west will close this weekend
The Route 17 northbound ramp to Route 3 westbound is scheduled to be closed this weekend…
Ferreira: I will resolve Barroso case if elected mayor
To the Editor: Our community deserves leadership that acts swiftly, fairly, and with respect for the…
Wonder Girls Camp aims to empower young ladies
Wonder Girls, a non-profit and empowerment program dedicated to helping young girls reach their full potential,…
LPD arrests Passaic man in stolen car
Lyndhurst police officers successfully recovered a stolen motor vehicle and arrested a man following a coordinated…
Sen. Scutari and company: Better hope you don’t need help from this newspaper ever again … you won’t get it
It all started because state Sen. Nicholas Scutari, a Democrat from Union County and that body’s…
Obituaries for July 9, 2025
Helen Wilson Helen Wilson, 88, of Whiting, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Helen was born in…
Asya Akar awarded 2025 Jim Hague Observer Athlete of the Year
When Asya Akar was delivering spike after spike in the fall or setting new records as…
North Arlington Little League 12U exceeds expectations with District title
Robert Romeo is the first to admit he didn’t necessarily see this coming. While he felt…