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For many serving overseas, life just got a little sweeter
Let’s be real for a moment — is there an American who doesn’t like one type…
KHS’s Almeida named Certified AD by national organization
Kearny High School Athletic Director Vincent Almeida he been named a Certified Athletic Director...
Belleville Historical Society produces stirring video tribute to township men killed in Vietnam
March 29 was Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and as part of that, the Belleville Historical Society…
COMMENTARY: Bravo, Nutley PD, for saving woman, 75, from $40K scam
For the last few months, I’ve been hooked on watching Youtube videos of people who toy…
OpEd Rogers: Term limits absolutely needed
There is enough historical evidence that America’s Founding Fathers strongly believed in a limited period one…
Cops in Crosswalks: Pedestrian decoy enforcement to take place in Lyndhurst
This type of enforcement is taking place statewide…
Two incumbents, two newcomers running for Kearny council
The Kearny Democratic Party recently announced a full slate for the Town Council seats that will…
Belleville Historical Society completes grave restoration on DeJessa’s anniversary — unknowingly
March 26, however, is a date the Belleville Historical Society will always remember.
Ferreira says he’ll run independently, not as a Dem, in November election for Councilman
Ferreira: I have decided that this time around, in the spirit of unity and to demonstrate…
School board wants middle school annex
The Belleville Board of Education hopes to partner with the township to acquire a former private…
KPD: Attorney general’s directive allows wanted man armed with gun & hollow-point bullets to escape in stolen vehicle … police catch him despite this hindrance
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Relic of Patron Saint of Ukraine on display in Bloomfield church’s rectory
Those wishing to pray for peace may visit the relic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…
Kearny Councilwoman recognized for her pandemic outreach, care for others
A Kearny Councilwoman was recognized for her diligent work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic...
Schuyler School names March Students of the Month
Valerie Iacono, Schuyler School principal proudly announces the school’s March Students of the Month..
In newly created position, Lyndhurst hires assistant CFO
The Township of Lyndhurst has a new administrator ...
Abdo-Manno closes deal worth $4 million+ for Century 21
A local realtor recently completed a commercial transaction for more than $4 million. Century 21 Semiao…
Nutley PD save woman from $40K fraud
A woman who thought she might be in trouble because of improper financial activity was instead…
NAPD hires 3 new officers, 2 women, all formerly Paterson cops
For the first time since 2000, the borough Police Department has women included in its ranks…
What’s the issue with trash collection in Belleville?
Ever since Belleville’s governing body voted to dump its perennial trash collector earlier this year, the…
Fife chooses veteran educator for open Board of Ed seat in Harrison
A former longtime educator/administrator has been named to the Harrison Board of Education to fill the…
First-ever farmers market coming to Belleville
Belleville will partner with an out-of-town nonprofit to produce its first Farmers Market program, expected to…
Kearny man dies following motor cycle crash in Belleville: police
A Kearny man suffered fatal injuries as the result of a spill taken while riding his…
2 promoted to sergeant, 1 to lieutenant, at Kearny PD
Three veteran law enforcement officers were elevated in rank during ceremonies at Kearny Town Hall on…
Theobserver.com has never been unsafe and is now safer than ever
Over the last four or so months, The Observer’s website, www.theobserver.com, has experienced its share of…
Alice Cooper, George Clinton, freestyle artists delight at recent concerts
Alice Cooper and disco? If you can believe it, yes ...
Routes 1&9 Truck northbound closed and detoured this weekend for bridge repairs in Kearny
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced Routes 1&9 Truck northbound will be closed and detoured…
America, meet Nutley’s Doug Edert, leading Saint Peter’s to Sweet 16
Nutley's Edert leading the way for Peacocks, now in the Sweet 16.
KPD: Gennadii Meschcheriakov wouldn’t move his truck, & hit man with mallet, so we arrested him
A look at some of the last week's crimes in Kearny ...