Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci, director of the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation, is sending an…
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Library hosts computer training for job seekers
Want to learn or refresh job resume skills? Join a trainer from Bergen County Community College…
Nutley-Belleville preps for annual Columbus Day Parade
The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee announces that this year’s parade is scheduled for Sunday,…
Play Monopoly with Lyndhurst E-squad; help save lives
Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad (LPES) will host a local Monopoly Game Tournament, in conjunction with Boiling…
Registration Opens for Fall 2012 Theatre Workshop Program
Registration is now open for fall theatre workshop programs for Nutley youngsters in grades 3 to…
Pathways to Independence celebrates its 35th year
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – There are organizations that contribute tremendously to our…
Remembering a N. Arlington 9/11 hero
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent On Sept. 10, the day before the anniversary of the…
Town, firefighters going to arbitration
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny’s Bravest and town officials are deadlocked on efforts…
Investors Bank celebrates new locale and loyal customers with VIP reception
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Investors Bank hosted a VIP reception this past…
Giants celebrate grand opening of business
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor KEARNY – Hundreds of Giants fans lined Kearny Avenue…
How we lost the Passenger Pigeon and other birds
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – In 1800, the Passenger Pigeon was considered…
Discarded wood pile ignites behind house
KEARNY – Advice on home renovations: If that work is producing debris, make sure the…
Back to drawing board to lure Passaic Ave. redevelopers
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A hoped-for makeover of Kearny’s waterfront district – buoyed…
Prostate cancer and you
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent As men age, their bodies become susceptible to an ever…
Tips for businesses run by minorities and women offered in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you’re a minority member or woman…
Armed man subdued after wild car chase, stabbing
At 4:50 p.m. Nutley Police were called to the parking lot of a Franklin Avenue bank…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…
Kearny residents participate in second annual Bicycle Safety Fair
After last year’s inaugural event was rained out, the Kearny Police Department gave its annual Bicycle…
Real Estate Review: Is now the time to downsize?
For many families, this month brings with it some significant milestones. Teenagers across the country…
Belleville Police blotter
Sept. 13 Ernest Truss, 41, of Belleville, was arrested at 11:47 a.m., for possession of drugs.…
THEATER Etiquette
More than 11.5 million people will attend a Broadway show this year. Millions more will…
Kentucky Care campaign renewed
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Once again, The Observer is counting on the generosity of…
Roche’s pledges ease pain
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – The township’s biggest taxpayer is trying to make…
Kearny High opened on time but it sure wasn’t easy
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It was touch and go…
Port Authority sets up new $66 million command center
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Somewhere in Jersey City — for security reasons, the…
Kearny man admits to bomb hoax
Last Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 24, 2011 – a man phoned the New Jersey Office of…
Katrina survivor calls Belleville home
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor BELLEVILLE – Hurricane Katrina struck roughly seven years ago. Aside…
Testing the ‘waters’ of controversy at Nutley’s Liquid Church
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Liquid Church, a Christian worship group that adheres strongly to…
At long last, Coptic Church wins right to build dome
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – After many months and hundreds of pages worth…
‘80s dance at Kearny LCCC for scholarship fund for late Kardinal wrestler
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer In February of 2003, Kearny High School wrestler Dawayne…