Plain and simply put, the year 2020 really hasn’t offered us much to give thanks for,…
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Nutley PD recovers $20K scammed from woman
Most of the time when we report stories about residents being scammed, the ending is not…
EDITORIAL — Please, when possible, consider donating to food pantries
With Thanksgiving just over a week away, we at The Observer take this time to encourage…
Obituaries for Nov. 18, 2020
Constance Brady Constance Brady (nee Swartz) died at home on Nov. 8, 2020. She was 84.…
Smile Design Specialist hosting Thanksgiving food drive
The Smile Design Specialist is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 24 at its office,…
H20 NO! Polito Ave., Lyndhurst, experiences significant floods
A significant flood caused by heavy rain and construction work kept Polito Avenue from Rutherford Avenue…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to every veteran who ever put on the uniform
It is absolutely mind boggling to think that every single member of the United States Military…
Obituaries for Nov. 11, 2020
Jully John Jully John of Harrison died Nov. 4, 2020, after a long and courageous battle.…
Obituaries for 4 November 2020
John M. Kolesar John M. Kolesar of Kearny died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday,…
VIDEO: Dashcam footage of alleged drunken-driving arrest of Belleville School Board Trustee Erika Jacho
The Observer has obtained police dashcam video footage of the Oct. 21, 2020, reported drunken-driving arrest…
Kearny residents: Please follow leaf-disposal guidelines
Change is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s…
Rutgers Street bridge will be closed tonight (6-11 p.m.)
The Rutgers Street Bridge will be closed tonight from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for bridge…
Nutley police confirm juvenile was stabbed Oct. 19
Social media reports of a juvenile having been stabbed here were confirmed Oct. 21 by the…
Kearny awards $1.24 million in CARES Act Grant funding to 83 small businesses
Some $1.24 million in grant funding has been awarded to 83 small businesses in Kearny, Mayor…
Pascrell, other members of Congress, denied entry to Daniels Postal Facility in Kearny
A postal facility here in Kearny has suddenly been thrust into the national spotlight thanks to…
SCHOOL WITH A VIEW
Eighty-five years after the Township of Lyndhurst built its last school, the new Lyndhurst Middle School,…
KPD: Seriously? Tinted front windows?
On Oct. 8 at 8:46 p.m., Officer Matt Knighton was patrolling the Belleville Turnpike and his…
It’s time to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
For years, you’ve read, in this newspaper, and elsewhere, of the need to eliminate Standard Time.…
Obituaries for Oct. 21, 2020
Claire I. Rodgers Claire I. Rodgers of East Newark died at home surrounded by her family…
Skyway will be closed this weekend
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the full closure of the Pulaski Skyway…
In thanks to Emma Quintana and her support group Mujeres Valientes
Every community has certain people who make a difference. Whether it’s in their volunteer efforts, their…
Obituaries for Oct. 14, 2020
Norman Rutan Norman Rutan of Kearny died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, surrounded by his family at…