Solve this equation: pay 2 to do 1 job

    By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Every two weeks, the Kearny Board of…

Testing worries parents

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –  A group of parents have formed “North…

Federal charges for robbery suspect

    By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent HARRISON –  A Harrison woman arrested in February in connection with…

‘Have con, will travel’

    By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  Last Thursday evening, as part of its rejuvenated Neighborhood…

Middle school rethink: St. Stephen’s out

  By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – The path to a middle school setup for Kearny’s public…

Notes from the Kearny police blotter

April 18 Officer Joseph Vulcano, on patrol on the Belleville Pike at 6:45 a.m., stopped an eastbound car that…

Fill-in replacement for Serafin expected

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – As the borough’s municipal election campaign continues to heat up,…

Thoughts & Views: Football union could be ‘extra point’ this sport needs

Football players at Northwestern University, a Division 1 team in Evanston, Ill., may soon have a union to call their…

Cops probe school IT security ‘breach’

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an incident at Washington Middle School in Harrison that has called internal IT security…

Then & Now

  When we first saw this postcard marked ‘Belgrove Drive,’ we knew instantly we wanted to…

Killing Horse label marks 4th anniversary

    By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent  Since 2010, a great deal of things have changed in the…

Business Review: Body Couture expands women’s products line

    By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent With a new format and a revitalized energy, Body Couture…

Around Town

Belleville  Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6.…

Have you seen these men?

  NORTH ARLINGTON –  Police are seeking three men who allegedly stiffed a local eatery for the cost…

Kearny residents: Start your Spring cleaning!

    KEARNY–  Shoppers, take note! The immensely popular Annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard and Sidewalk Sale switches seasons and…