Q&A with Dr. Naveen Ballem, chief medical officer of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The Observer…
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EDITORIAL: Happy 133rd birthday to us! And stop governing by Facebook!
Forgive us, if you will, for a moment. A couple of days ago — May 14…
In thanks to the Archdiocese for expanding cemetery availability
This pandemic sure has stunk. In so many ways. The loss of life we’ve experienced —…
Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say
The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…
To all victims of domestic abuse, know there are people out there READY TO HELP NOW
The Coronavirus has brought us so many unexpected challenges. Whether it’s being in isolation for long…
Obituaries for 6 May 2020
Elzbieta H. Wolosz Elzbieta H. Wolosz died April 29, 2020. She was 74. Born in Krakaw, Poland,…
EDITORIAL: Nutley’s May 12 election will be telling as first conducted by mail-in only ballots
When May 12 rolls around, it is going to be exciting. It’s going to be worrisome.…
Obituaries for 29 April 2020
Nancy Blair Nancy Blair (Wang Jian-Hua), 73, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Mrs. Blair was born…
Major new rules applied to funerals, funeral homes, following recent executive order
State Executive Order No. 20-010 was put into effect Wednesday, and it will make life for…
UNPRECEDENTED NEEDS
If ever there were a human being who understands the needs of the special-needs community, it’s…
EDITORIAL: Please pay attention to the cyclists on the road
In our new world, taking a bike ride is what one might now consider a luxury.…
(VIDEO) 2 weeks after getting Last Rites, retired Kearny PD Sgt. Art Hackett leaves Mountainside Medical Center — alive
Gather some Kleenex for this one. It doesn’t get much better than this. Retired Kearny Police…
Nutley authorities: DeMuro Park Track may be closed if social-distancing guidelines aren’t followed
From the Nutley Board of Commissioners: Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have included the…
Kearny now has 21 COVID-19 fatalities
The Town of Kearny now has a total of 21 COVID-19 related fatalities with 478 total…
Belleville, Nutley COVID-19 death count rises
The two Essex County towns The Observer covers continue to see astonishing COVID-19 related numbers. As…
Doctor who lived in Kearny, had practice in Belleville, dies aged 70
A physician from Kearny who had a practice in Belleville has died from COVID-19 complications, a…
Easter Bunny, cherry blossom pop-up event slated for Saturday @ noon in Belleville
Here’s a chance to get out of the house Saturday for a little while — though…
Inmate at Essex County Jail dies, cause of death not known, spokesman says
A 48-year-old man who was an Essex County inmate at the Essex County Correctional Facility died…
Harrison: 104 positive cases of COVID-19, 4 deaths in total
The Town of Harrison now has 104 positive cases of COVID-19 and has seen four fatalities,…
288 cases, 8 total COVID-19 deaths, in Kearny
The Town of Kearny now has a total of 288 reported cases of COVID-19, with a…
Nutley, Belleville, see increase in COVID-19 fatalities
Nutley and Belleville both saw an increase in COVID-19-related fatalities overnight, according to reports from the…
IMPORTANT ALERT — Reports of diversion robberies/burglaries by ‘false’ CDC agents on social media are not real, Kearny PD Chief George King confirms
Editor’s note: We’ve moved this post up to the top because it appears people are STILL…
Idiot claims to have Coronavirus, coughs at Kearny cops: KPD
File this one under the valley of the stupid times a thousand. That someone would actually…
Belleville business cited for ignoring social-distancing orders, mayor’s office says
The operator of a crowded Belleville farmer’s market was issued a summons Friday, April 3, for…
Essex County Exec Joe DiVincenzo tests positive for COVID-19, his office says
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced today.…
Harrison announces 33 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 fatality
The Town of Harrison has reported there are 33 known cases of COVID-19 here as of…
One of Kearny’s assembly reps test positive for COVID-19
Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez, D-32, one of Kearny’s representatives in Trenton, has tested positive for COVID-19 after…