THE JOY OF MARRIAGE RETURNS

It’s not easy getting married during a worldwide pandemic, but couples are rising to the challenge.…

Hundreds wait on line in heat & humidity for food

Every time there is an emergency-food event locally, it begs a question — could it get…

Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

MURPHY’S LAW: YOU CAN’T OPEN!

Robert DaSilva, a resident of Kearny and the owner of Centanni Ristorante, is furious with Gov.…

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,…

KHS plans for safe in-car graduation

For the high school Class of 2020 around the county, absolutely nothing was ordinary. And that…

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…

Obituaries for 20 May 2020

Paul McCurrie Paul McCurrie a long time Kearny resident, died May 15, 2020 in Newark. He…

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

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

Man whose son took own life discusses suicide during a pandemic

Gerald “Jerry” Appelstein has experienced a life of highs and lows. He’s had a successful career…

North Arlington softball smacked with pandemic version of ‘Murphy’s Law’

The North Arlington High School softball team fell on some tough times the last two seasons.…