By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – About two years ago, the borough’s zoning…
Month: September 2012
8 holdups nets robber 8-year term
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent A serial bank robber, whose targets included a Bank of…
Rebirth o the Passaic River: Part 1
By Jeff Bahr Observer Contributor A river man comes forth In a recent opinion piece…
Investors Bank grand re-opening brings with it a family day of events
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY– Though Investors Bank, located on Bergen Avenue, has had…
Local ShopRite aims to fight hunger
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst’s ShopRite hosted “Help Bag Hunger” last Wednesday, Sept.…
Enthusiasm for archery takes flight
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent With the release of the movies “Hunger Games,” “The…
Long may the Passaic flow … er, glow
The headline in Friday’s Star-Ledger read: “EPA to check for chemicals leaking into Passaic River.” So,…
Habitat for Humanity back in action in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Dormant for more than a year, Kearny’s…
They want to be a ‘VOICE’ for veterans
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Taking a cue from the increasing numbers of…
Retired pro-athletes host dinner to benefit pro bono concussion treatment
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent PATERSON – A panel of retired professional athletes took part…
26th annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction takes center stage in NYC
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent The streets of the Big Apple were bustling with Broadway…
Drug busts, brawls dominate Kearny criminal activities in past week
Two accused local drug distributors were locked up during the past week by Kearny…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…
Nutley boys’ soccer team off to roaring start
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After going through an 8-11-1 record a year…
NA’s Nocciolo has great all-around game against Wallington
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer North Arlington High School head football coach Anthony Marck…