The Observer newspaper is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter who will cover hard news stories as well as take accompanying photographs. Candidates must have a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. They must also be able to follow strict deadlines – stories must be completed two days after the event or [...]

As you may remember, the Long Count of the Mayan calendar is predicting the end of the world – or at least the world as we know it – for Dec. 21, the ushering in of our winter season. Just wanted to remind you, in case you like to plan New Year’s festivities in advance [...]

Dear Editor: In this difficult time that when so many have suffered such an enormous loss due to the devastation from “Super Storm Sandy” it’s wonderful to know that there are people who are giving so much. A group of Kearny firefighters have been spending their days off helping the victims of the storm. They [...]

The Observer newspaper is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter who will cover hard news stories as well as take accompanying photographs. Candidates must have a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. They must also be able to follow strict deadlines – stories must be completed two days after the event or [...]

The Observer newspaper is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter who will cover hard news stories as well as take accompanying photographs. Candidates must have a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. They must also be able to follow strict deadlinesstories must be completed two days after the event or interview. Knowledge [...]

Sandy has come and gone, having left in tatters an extraordinary number of homes and businesses, particularly along the Jersey Shore where many of us enjoy summer sun and sea. Now those Shore folks are trying to pick themselves up and start over again and they need all the assistance they can get. Everywhere, folks [...]

Skip the turkey this year Dear Editor: With his recent re-election, President Obama has won the power to pardon more turkeys on Thanksgiving. But so does every one of us, by choosing a nonviolent Thanksgiving observance that gives thanks for our good fortune, health, and happiness with a life-affirming, cruelty-free feast of vegetables, fruits, and [...]

  This past Sunday marked Veterans’ Day, with the day of observance continuing over onto this past Monday. As a country filled with millions of individuals swamped and overwhelmed by many responsibilities, daily routines, and life callings we must, at least for this one day, take the time to truly contemplate the men and women [...]

WEBSITE SUPPORTS HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS Dear Editor: Although it is important to show the grim reality, I believe that it is equally important to show in the media peoples’ efforts to help those in need after the devastating Hurricane Sandy. Having said that, I wanted to pass along this wonderful website created by my [...]

Last week Hurricane Sandy ravaged the northeast, particularly Staten Island and New Jersey’s shoreline –every Jerseyans’ backyard. The images plastered on our TV screens of the devastating aftermath are heart wrenching. Every time I see people displaced from their homes –having lost everything –it truly breaks my heart. I wear my heart on my sleeve, [...]