Belleville Historical Society celebrates Lunar New Year

Did you know the first Chinese community in this part of the U.S. was not in…

A message from Fr. Ivan Sciberras as Catholic Schools Week kicks off

As you read this, Catholic Schools Week, observed around the country, will be in full swing. …

Many have not yet applied for ANCHOR rebate, Melham says, but you still have until Feb. 28 to do so

State officials say many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the…

Solar panels, installed in most Belleville schools, will $ave on power, teach kids importance of ‘Green’ living

The Belleville School District says it is moving ahead with cutting-edge initiatives to create a cleaner,…

Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season

To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…

Melham: Deadline for ANCHOR rebate applications extended to Jan. 31

The State of New Jersey has extended the application deadline and are expanding eligibility for the…

Clara’s first baby of 2023 will call Belleville home

North Arlington girls, Belleville and Kearny boys win holiday basketball tournaments

The holiday tournament week has been a successful one for The Observer Area basketball teams. Three…

The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022

It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…

Belleville wrestling excels at Kearny Tournament

Before the season, Joe Pizzi told his Belleville wrestling team that it had the talent to…

Belleville Historical Society honors town’s (and Nutley’s) war heroes on Wreaths Across America day

This is a long-time BHS tradition initiated by its president Mike Perrone

3,000+ enjoy Belleville’s annual Winterfest

Like a scene ripped from a timeless holiday classic, there was Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano, proudly…

Shovels in the ground for Belleville’s newest redevelopment project

More new luxury apartments are coming to Belleville and it was all made a reality Dec.…

Belleville Historical Society expands for Wreaths Across America Day

Every year, the Belleville Historical Society takes part in Wreaths Across America Day. But in 2022,…

Tomko appointed to governor’s taskforce

Gov. Philip D. Murphy announced the appointments of 23 new members to the Task Force on…