Harrison- Based theater company, Creative Motion Players LLC kicked off its 2012 summer season by organizing…
The Observer Staff
This artist really jumps off the page
By Anthony J. Machcinski Rising to a tough challenge has never been an issue for North…
REPAIRS CLOSE BRIDGE FOR TWO MONTHS
By Anthony J. Machcinski The morning commute for many area residents traveling on Passaic Ave.…
Borough borrowing big bucks
By Ron Leir NORTH ARLINGTON– The borough is looking to borrow close to $1…
Early morning blaze forces out 13 residents
By Anthony J. Machcinski HARRISON – Thirteen Harrison residents were forced out of their…
Celebration of a young life cut short by tragedy
On June 5, with completion of his junior year at Fort Lee High School just…
A close-up view of the Affordable Care Act
By Jeff Bahr With a positive nod from the Supreme Court on June 28, the Affordable…
Spring Garden School goes green
By Ron Leir It was actually her son who came up with the idea,…
Thoughts and Views
With the upcoming departure of Roche Pharmaceuticals, Nutley will lose its largest single taxpayer as well…
Hip oldsters continue to be a ‘hit” with fans
By Anthony J. Machcinski For six men in their 60s, the passion of performing in…
News from the Nutley Police Blotter
July 4 • A Denver St. resident called police at 5:01 a.m. to report that someone…
Around Town
Harrison Zumba classes are held at the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center, 308 William…
Kearny Police Blotter
Over the limit, under arrest Around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, police said Sgt. John…
Making a bad situation worse
On July 5, officers responded to 414 Main St. at 10:05 p.m. on a report of…
Kearny’s Gomes collects Observer Female Athlete of Year
Soccer and basketball standout becomes second straight Kardinal to gather award By Jim Hague Stefanie…
Lyndhurst held to 4 wins in tourney
By Jim Hague Phil Mazzarella has been coaching in the Lyndhurst Little League for a…
A stunning Olympic site
Even before the first athletes take the podium, this year’s Olympic games have already set a…
Kearny Little League All-Stars march on in District 5 tourney
By Jim Hague In years past, the Kearny Little League 11-and-12- year-old All-Star team wouldn’t…
Tax law changes, and explanations, for 2012
By Randy Neumann Forewarned is forearmed. Here is some information, explanations and, hopefully, a few…
Obituaries
David W. Bishop David W. Bishop died June 30 at home. He was 75. Born in…
LOCAL POWERHOUSE ROCHE CLOSES NUTLEY OFFICE
By Jeff Bahr At a time when municipalities struggle to hang on to every job…
Upper ranks in fire dept. take a hit
By Anthony J. Machcinski The Town of Kearny won significant givebacks from the Kearny Fire Superior…
Borough bids farewell to public school leader
EAST NEWARK – The administrator of East Newark’s single public school is calling it quits.…
Ousted administrators can’t persuade school trustees to change their fate
By Ron Leir KEARNY – Two Kearny public school administrators whose contracts weren’t renewed asked…
Strikeout for local umpire
By Ron Leir KEARNY – A longtime Kearny umpire is contesting a call made by…
DOT tackling Pike flooding … in 6 years
By Ron Leir KEARNY – So you’re traveling on the Belleville Turnpike (Rt. 7), a…
4th of July thoughts
The Fourth of July has always been a huge holiday, with millions across the nation enjoying…
Belleville man indicted
By Jeff Bahr Wakir Bryant, 28, of Belleville was indicted on June 25 for his alleged…
News in brief
Kearny Job Fair successful Some 750 people turned out June 27 for a Job Fair,…
The brains behind the boom
By Anthony J. Machcinski This week, millions of Americans will take to their local hillside…