Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy

The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area — Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence

Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all…

Belleville’s Cuzzi set to return to call MLB games, but ready for what?

By all accounts, Phil Cuzzi had the best year of his career as an umpire in…

Free COVID testing available for Belleville residents June 8

BELLEVILLE — Township residents may get free COVID-19 testing Monday, June 8, at Belleville High School,…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…

The Observer’s Q&A with Clara Maass’s Chief Medical Officer

Q&A with Dr. Naveen Ballem, chief medical officer of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The Observer…

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

In the weeks leading up to now, we’ve seen on TV and even on the pages…

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…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

For this story, you’re going to need to do a short meditation.

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…

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…

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…

PLEASE DON’T LITTER!

While the nation and the world continue to deal with the Coronavirus, one smaller yet important…

Essex County COVID-19 cases see big jump overnight, spokesman says

Reported cases of COVID-19 continue to jump in Essex County, according to official numbers released by…

Essex Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura tests positive for COVID-19

Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura, who also serves as a commissioner on the New Jersey…

Archdiocese of Newark institutes strictest-in-the-nation funeral directives

The Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin have issued new directives for funerals, weddings…

Essex County COVID-19 testing center opening Thursday, March 26

Essex County will open a drive-thru testing site for Essex County residents who are symptomatic of…

First Belleville COVID-19 death reported by Mayor Michael Melham

Belleville has had its first fatality linked to the coronavirus. Mayor Michael Melham extended his deepest…

Belleville declares local State of Emergency to close daycares; Clara Maass treating 4 for COVID-19, two of whom are from Belleville

Officials in Belleville have declared a local state of emergency as they continue to take measures…

Funerals & wakes in a Coronavirus world

One of the areas where there’s been a little more grey area than elsewhere is how…

Patient (a non-resident) at Clara Maass Medical Center first to test positive for COVID-19 in Belleville

A non-Belleville resident at Clara Maass Medical Center has tested positive for the Coronavirus at the…

Mass suspended this weekend, Catholic schools to close all next week 

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, announced today he has dispensed the faithful of the…

Belleville announces cancelations and procedures in wake of Coronavirus outbreak

Mayor Michael Melham has announced several measures to ensure the safety of Belleville residents in the…

EDITORIAL: Kennedy snub at Belleville Council meeting was telling

Admittedly, The Observer hasn’t covered a Belleville council meeting in a while. However, thanks to technology,…

We are fortunate to have so many great local women leaders

Welcome to Women’s History Month, celebrated each and every March. We are at a point in…

Archdiocese announces major precautions to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus

The Archdiocese of Newark is taking seemingly unprecedented steps to help combat the spread of the…

BAGS BANNED

An ordinance that will ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags at most businesses in Kearny…