While New Jersey continues to re-build in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many small businesses are…
The Observer Staff
From ‘honor system’ to ‘palming’?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – To scan or not to scan? That is…
KFD in top gear with new trucks
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A few weeks back, in our article about…
They’ll be studying in style this fall
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – When he heard that he’d be looking…
Mudflats cleanup starts in Lyndhurst
LYNDHURST – After many months of planning, it has begun. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock…
He’s in the money: $19M
It happened by accident. One of the regulars, as store employees describe him, came into…
Stacks of dirt will give way to garden
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – For years, the “yard” adjoining the Main Branch…
Thoughts & Views: This brand of ‘Tea’ too bitter for my taste
In the 1962 film, “The Manchurian Candidate,” a fictional right-wing U.S. senator named John Iselin takes…
Bull-fighter, bounty hunter & now author
Danny Duran has just about seen and done it all. In his adult life, he…
KPD blotter pawn stars
KEARNY – Police are “actively pursuing” a suspect accused of stealing personal property — including a…
Sleeping resident escapes peril, cops say
NUTLEY – An Oakridge Ave. resident had a close call during a drenching rainstorm in the…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces its schedule for its Thursday and Monday Afternoon…
Veteran Palek named new boys’ hoops at Lyndhurst
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Paul Palek was looking for a little change of…
Kearny’s Adamek returns to ring victorious
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It had been seven long months since Tomasz Adamek…
North Arlington hires Corsetto as new boys’ hoops coach
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After spending nearly 50 years of his life in…
Obituaries
Eleanor E. De Vries Eleanor E. De Vries, 92, of North Arlington, died on Aug. 2.…
New team at helm of S.A. Kearny Corps
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It’s been one heck of a journey. She’s…
Gas station settles Sandy suit for 25G
LYNDHURST – A Lyndhurst gas station is among eight New Jersey businesses that have agreed…
Dive demo goes swimmingly
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Recently, on one of the most brutally hot…
BOE okays ‘audit’ for Kearny High project
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – By a 5-4 majority, the Kearny Board of…
‘Hospital’ use ruled out for Roche site
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Just like the commercial jingle says, “Like a…
Dredging ‘fleet’ ready to set sail
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Dredging is inching closer to reality at the…
Need help with resume? Library can help
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – Dennie Fitzgerald has held a variety of…
Thoughts & Views: Now don’t get all squirrelly
Mulling possible topics for this week’s column, I first thought of Anthony Weiner. But the…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
Protect us from the Passaic To the Editor: On July 23 on the news, Gov. Chris…
KPD blotter: Somebody needed a swift kick
On July 21, at 2:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the Quick Chek on Kearny Ave.…
Around Town
Bloomfield “Night Fever: A Tribute to the Bee Gees,” will capture a full history of the…
Against all odds
Nutley East All-Star Buscanan breaks gender barrier, overcomes illness By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Red Bulls pull victory out of jaws of defeat
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer HARRISON – Real Salt Lake striker Alvaro Saborio had…
Strong turnout for first-ever Kearny football camp
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Nick Edwards became the new head football coach at…