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.…
Local stars Martinez, Stern sign to play Division I softball
For the last two seasons Naya Martinez and Gianna Stern have shared an infield together at…
Sibello continues goalie legacy at Lyndhurst, signs D1 scholarship at LIU
Mackenzie Sibello knew about the recent tradition of quality goalkeepers to come from the town of…
Local teams begin practices to mark the start of winter sports season
Last Monday marked the first official day of tryouts for the winter sports seasons. And as…
‘Don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years.’ Paulie Johnsen and his vision of changing the culture has revived St. Mary’s football
Bring it back to the old in a new way. That is the Vision of St.…
PSE&G announces upcoming Kearny roadwork
During the week of Nov. 27, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas main on Harding Terrace from…
Santa announces his upcoming visit, route through North Arlington
Santa and Friends will travel the streets of North Arlington starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov.…
Mountain Lakes runs over Shabazz and into the Group 1 State Finals, 49-12
Mountain Lakes’ business as usual style of football proved too be to much for an upstart…
PSE&G announces upcoming week’s roadwork
During the week of Nov. 20, 2023, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas main on William Street…
PSE&G warns customers of even more phone scams
Scams continue to cause irreparable harm, including locally. And PSE&G is again taking steps to remind…
Kearny’s Tree Lighting Festival set for later this month
‘Tis the season to once again celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Nov.…
Harrison East Newark Elks donate $2,500 to Just Harrison Food Pantry
The Harrison-East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 donated $2,500 to the Just Harrison Food Pantry. The lodge…
Lyndhurst PD: NA man arrested on burglary charges
A 25-year-old North Arlington man finds himself behind bars at the Bergen County Jail after residents…
Lyndhurst holiday craft fair set for early next month
The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors an indoor Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m,…
MADAME MAYOR: Doyle sworn in as Kearny’s first elected female mayor
Kearny has its first female mayor since 1938 and the first ever who is the elected…
COMMENTARY: Ficeto (finally) takes seat as DPW (and police) chairman
Things sure do have a funny way of working out for the better. Four months after…
Kearny’s title dreams end with loss in the Group 4 final
This time there was no storybook ending. Rather than celebrating a state championship the Kearny boys…
Homegrown stars set to shine at IWF’s Cammett Jr. Memorial event
It’s only appropriate that the Independent Wrestling Federation’s (IWF) annual event at North Arlington High School…
Nutley home burgled with residents inside the house: NPD
The Township of Nutley has experienced yet another home robbery where the residents were home at…
‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ debuts Dec. 1
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co is ready to bring the holiday spirit to the…
Westwood overcomes Rutherford in North 1, Group 2, Sectional Final, 20—7, behind suffocating defense
In a repeat of last year’s North 1 Group 2 sectional final, Westwood proved to be…
Hudson County will soon have its first female chief of staff
The new Hudson County Executive will bring with him a new chief of staff and for…
Prosecutor: Nutley man operated drug facility in township
A Nutley man stands accused of possessing and manufacturing cocaine within the confines of the township…
Expect several street closures this week in Kearny for utility work
PSE&G announces this week’s road projects in Kearny. The utility will: Replace gas main on Belgrove…
KPD: Notice police activity this morning? It was detectives and SWAT arresting an armed-robbery suspect within the first 48
You know the TV show “The First 48,” and how the opening always says that’s the…