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.…

Lyndhurst, Nutley get ready for Last Dance World Series

When local high school baseball teams were preparing for the 2020 season to begin back in…

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…

Former Observer Athlete of the Year Pezzolla reflects on year at Monmouth

It was shaping up to be the best year of Giulia Pezzolla’s young life. Honored last…

Passaic County man, wanted for alleged attempted homicide, taken into custody by Lyndhurst PD: Auteri

A Passaic County man wanted by authorities in Smyth County, Virginia, for an alleged attempted homicide…

Off-duty firefighter, also a police lieutenant, saves woman, cat, from blaze

The quick thinking of an off-duty volunteer Lyndhurst firefighter, who also happens to be a police…

OUT FOR BLOOD

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

Pandemic turns big plans into lost cause for Lyndhurst’s Jorge

It was going to be a year to remember for Alexia Jorge. Everything was finally beginning…

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…

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…

Lyndhurst’s Gress earns place with Team USA girls’ soccer squad

A lot of kids aspire to reach the highest rung on the sports ladder, but only…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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

UNPRECEDENTED NEEDS

If ever there were a human being who understands the needs of the special-needs community, it’s…

RINGING BELLS: Pandemic won’t stop Lyndhurst grid coach from presenting rings

This is a sports story that will certainly warm the cockles of your heart, even in…

PLEASE DON’T LITTER!

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

Maroon Raiders look to be as strong as ever

The Nutley High School baseball team enjoyed a spectacular season in 2019, winning 22 games and…

Lyndhurst softball welcomes new coach in Fusco

Sara Fusco wasn’t expecting to become the new head softball coach at Lyndhurst High School this…

Amid so much negative news, here’s some good news: Lyndhurst PD achieves prestigious re-accreditation

The Lyndhurst Police Department has been re-accredited by the New Jersey Chief’s Association’s Law Enforcement Accreditation…

As of March 28, all Bergen County parks are closed: Exec

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today Issued Executive Order 2020-01E to close all county parks to…

Lyndhurst has 23 positive COVID-19 cases as of March 26, OEM says

From the Lyndhurst Office of Emergency Management and Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso: As we continue to…

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…

(VIDEO) Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso addresses the community

COVID-19 Update from Mayor Giangeruso – March 20, 2020 from AlphaDog Solutions on Vimeo.

First Lyndhurst resident tests positive for COVID-19, Giangeruso says

The Township of Lyndhurst has its first Coronavirus patient. In a letter dated March 17, Mayor…

Funerals & wakes in a Coronavirus world

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

An update from Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso of Lyndhurst …

A community update from Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners / Lyndhurst…

All 75 Bergen County School Districts to begin online classes next week; County Executive issues said order

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco delivered the following remarks at an evening news conference concerning 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…

Congressman Pascrell welcomes Lyndhurst’s Failace; U.S. Representative moved by grid kicker and his mother’s story

PATERSON —  It all began so innocently, when Lyndhurst High School senior Michael Failace was nominated…

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…