DEVELOPING — King says arrest made in Schuyler Bank robbery

Kearny Police Chief George King tells The Observer the man police believe committed the bank robbery…

Riposta wins coveted Century 21 award

Century 21 Real Estate has recognized Frank Riposta, a sales associate with Century 21 Semiao and…

KUEZ town-wide yard sale returns April 30 and May 1

The KUEZ Town-Wide Yard and Sidewalk Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1.

Indian Knights of Kearny perform ‘rev’ for late Harrison PD Sgt. Ernie Hernandez

The Indian Knights of Kearny, in conjunction with the Kearny VFW, recently hosted a ride —…

WCA hosts successful author’s tea with proceeds benefiting local orgs

The Woman’s Club of Arlington recently hosted its 10th annual Author Event

TRAVEL ALERT — 280 West Exit 10 closed tonight for emergency

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the I-280 westbound Exit 10 ramp to Northfield…

BCC hosts April 28 open house

Bergen Community College hosts an expansive open house for prospective students and families this month, featuring…

Belleville Historical Society celebrates Chinese Memorial Day

Scores of visitors at the Belleville Reformed Church Cemetery observed the traditional Chinese memorial day

WMS student artwork on display at Kearny Bank in Harrison

KPD: Know this guy? Let us know if you do since we think he robbed a bank

On April 12 at 11:50 a.m., Officer John Fearon and several backup officers responded to a…

Obituaries for April 13, 2022

Robert Burton, Regina D. Harris, Maria Villa & John J. Hodson

Nutley baseball team looks to rebound after ‘disappointing’ 2021 campaign

Bob Harbison can look up and down the lineup and he sees a senior-heavy group with…

Harrison HS softball team outpacing expectations early on

Three wins within the first 10 days of the season might not seem like much for…

AOTW: Queiroz shift to outside pays off for Blue Tide

Before the start of the season Harrison junior Guilherme Queiroz approached head volleyball coach Nick Landy…

UNICO offering scholarships for graduating seniors who live in Kearny

Kearny UNICO, the Italian-American service organization, seeks applications for its 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship Awards. Applicants must…

1 dead, 2 others wounded in triple shooting in Bloomfield: ECPO

A man is dead and two others were seriously wounded after a triple-shooting in Bloomfield Sunday,…

Suicide-prevention training set for May 9 in Kearny

The Hudson County Suicide Prevention Coalition, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the group NJSOSVETS,…

Sights from Harrison Little League field ribbon cutting

After years of work, officials cut a ribbon for Harrison Little League field, which will be…

Pinwheels planted in Lyndhurst for child-abuse awareness

With April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst has planted a…

Students of the Month for March named at Kearny’s Garfield School

The following are March Students of the Month at Kearny’s Garfield School. Kindergarten: Rosalie Landro, Joy…

March Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces March Students of the Month. Xavier Quiles,…

Honor students announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students have attained Principal’s honors…

Sitcov speaks of how he’s guided homeless youth on Applause Radio Show

Applause Radio Show (ARS) is known for its entertainment value while bringing our listeners the celebrity…

KPD: Man takes stolen Bentley on Walmart lot joyride, police can’t pursue it after it rams cruiser

On April 5 at 3:11 p.m., Officer Mat Lopez was dispatched to a report from Nassau…

Recognize anyone in these photos? If so, they’re yours for the taking

These photos from the 1950s were donated to but are no longer needed at the Kearny…

Cardinal Tobin preps for busy, in-person Holy Week

Nearly 1.3 million Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Newark will participate in sacred liturgies remembering the…

NA eighth-grader wins Knights’ state spelling bee

There are good spellers — and then there’s Veronica Lopes. The Queen of Peace Knights of…

For many serving overseas, life just got a little sweeter

Let’s be real for a moment — is there an American who doesn’t like one type…

KHS’s Almeida named Certified AD by national organization

Kearny High School Athletic Director Vincent Almeida he been named a Certified Athletic Director...

Belleville Historical Society produces stirring video tribute to township men killed in Vietnam

March 29 was Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and as part of that, the Belleville Historical Society…