‘Capital’ ideas abound at D.C. confab

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Making music, manufacturing and meeting the vice president were…

Liquor stores lax on ID checks

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent The legal drinking age in New Jersey is 21. Alcohol is…

2 banks robbed in 3 days

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Local banks suffered a one-two punch last week when both a…

Sacred Heart Church getting attention

KEARNY – The Archdiocese of Newark is undertaking repairs to Sacred Heart Church at the Archdiocesean…

BOE head defends surveillance

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The union representing Belleville public school teachers is waging…

Very ‘digestible’ Kearny promotion

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Now appearing in highway rest areas, area airports, bus…

Hope that town’s value will rebound in ‘14

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – An unhealthy combination of Superstorm Sandy and real…

Thoughts & Views: Now his voice is still; rest easy, noble sir

  We live in an era where most politicians and public figures – exceptions noted –…

5 hurt in fight outside strip club, 3 critical

  HACKENSACK – Three area residents were arrested in the aftermath of a brutal brawl outside…

KPD: Suspect nabbed in pipe attack

KEARNY – On Jan. 13, Kearny police responded to a report of an assault in progress…

Wax Darts, always changing, to fit mood

  By Anthony Machcinski Observer Correspondent Sometimes in the music industry, keeping it simple is the…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…

Belleville wrestling turns its hopes to all-time legend Nardone

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When legendary Belleville High School wrestling coach Joe Nisivoccia…

Nutley wrestling: Making most of tough season

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Nutley High School head wrestling coach Frank DiPiano knew…

Lyndhurst’s Estevez emerges as go-to scorer

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Marc Estevez looked at it as a perfect opportunity.…