Drug store supplants shop, homes

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Developers had reason to cheer but also jeer in…

Mayoral election challenge

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A newly minted Republican has thrown his hat in…

Now, there’s a ‘jury duty scam’

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Recently, The Observer warned readers of a nationwide phone scam in…

KBOE OKs borough ‘transfer’

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – East Newark public school children have now officially…

9 Nutley home burglaries solved, cops say

They got the accused burglars but, unfortunately, none of the loot. Nutley police said they’ve broken…

Siblings busted by KPD

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – An investigation that began in late February has resulted…

DNA helps nab ‘Manor’ suspect

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A series of 2013 burglaries in the Manor section…

Thoughts & Views: In harm’s way around the world

Anja Niedringhaus These days, when we’re used to getting our news so easily on the internet,…

News from the KPD blotter

March 28 At 11:20 a.m., Officers Ben Wuelfing and Vanessa Sevillano were dispatched to the 700…

Logged on the Lyndhurst Police blotter

March 26 At 2:03 a.m., police began pursuit of a vehicle traveling northbound on Summit Ave.…

Natural wonders nearby at DeKorte Park

  By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Area residents searching for a way to shed winter’s…

Business Review: Comforting the bereaved for 6 decades

  By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Since the late 1800s, the Mulligan family has served…

Then & Now

  The old postcard view of the Kearny Town Hall is undated, but it had to…

Around Town

Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., will hold an egg hunt for kids ages 18…

Golden Bears softball team now led by newcomer Ringen

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer At age 25, Emily Ringen never thought she could…