State eyes raising part of Pike

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – The Rt. 7/Belleville Turnpike corridor which runs through Kearny’s meadows area and…

Taxes up on average by $244

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Now that Trenton – even without a gubernatorial endorsement by the…

Wild pursuit ends with 3 arrests

LYNDHURST – It started as an alleged speeding incident and led to a frantic chase that ended in three…

Builder targets eyesore

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  A 36-unit residential development being pitched to the Nutley Zoning Board of…

Learning to protect & serve

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Last Friday, in a ceremony at Lincoln School, 36 youngsters graduated from…

Highway homicide arrests

Following a month-long investigation, authorities have arrested a Newark couple in the June 12 slaying of a Hackensack livery-cab driver who…

Capacyachi joins Century 21 Semiao & Associates

Century 21 Semiao & Associates announces that Joanne Capacyachi has recently joined the company’s Lyndhurst branch as a full-time agent.…

Thoughts & Views: Check your freedom to fly at the gate

Much has been made of civilian authorities abusing their statutory powers – and responsibilities to the constituencies they serve – by…

Borough fills its police roster

Another one of East Newark’s own is poised to join the borough’s blue ranks. Newly hired Police Officer Saul Gutierrez…

KPD: ‘Maced’ by mugger

Kearny police are hunting an assailant who used an aerosol irritant in an attempt to disable his victim and…

‘House, M.D.’ meets ‘Royal Pains’ in new USA drama ‘Rush’

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Take the pill-popping Dr. Gregory House, from “House, M.D.,” and combine him with…

SMMC offers tips to stay safe in the sun

As part of the observance of UV Safety Month, St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, is urging its patients and…

Nicastro new Nutley girls’ volleyball coach

By Jim Hague Observer Sportswriter After a successful career as the head girls’ volleyball coach at Cedar Grove High School,…

Have a workers’ comp case? John Pinho’s the man you want representing you

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  If there’s one thing that makes our area special,…

Around Town

Belleville  Belleville UNICO sponsors a bus ride fundraiser to the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, Sunday, July 27. Cost is…