Kearny residents: Please follow leaf-disposal guidelines

Change is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s…

It’s time to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

For years, you’ve read, in this newspaper, and elsewhere, of the need to eliminate Standard Time.…

In thanks to Emma Quintana and her support group Mujeres Valientes

Every community has certain people who make a difference. Whether it’s in their volunteer efforts, their…

Former residents: Stop bashing your old town. Your sentiments are wrong

Last week, there was an incident that involved a police shooting. A man who had stolen…

Those who must teach remotely are certainly earning their keep

I spent the first years of my life out of college — 1998 to 2005 —…

EDITORIAL — Oct. 13 is the deadline to register to vote. Please do so if you haven’t yet

In the state of New Jersey, the law prescribes that in order to register to vote…

We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks

Sept. 11, 2001 — in two days, it will have been 19 years in the past.…

EDITORIAL — Gov. Murphy reopens restaurants with little notice — why?

While we are certainly grateful that Gov. Philip D. Murphy has finally allowed inside dining to…

EDITORIAL: Century after the 19th Amendment, we still have a long way to go

It’s hard to believe that 100 years ago at this time, no woman had ever cast…

EDITORIAL — Having a bad USPS does not equate to same of carriers

We’ve seen it on TV. We hear it on the radio. It’s made its way to…

The invisible crisis: Many of our neighbors are going without food

Last week’s edition of The Observer featured a story about Phil Stafford, the creator and director…

Hurled an insult at a cop lately? Hope you never need their assistance …

I’ve had a few insults hurled at me as a journalist. Shockingly, it’s been rare in…

Is it time to consider term limits for local elected officials?

There’s been a lot of discussion, of late, on the pages of this newspaper — all…

EDITORIAL: Kearny Fire Dept. is in the right hands with Mastandrea

Joseph Mastandrea is a man who knows hard work. When he was a youngster, he had…

EDITORIAL — Bloody good graduations for KHS thanks to Blood

This is usually a fun time of year for those are to graduate, whether it’s the…