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Pic-Nic: A stellar restaurant right in our backyard
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Pic-Nic, a restaurant specializing in Portuguese, Spanish…
They offered a bit more than massages, cops say
Kearny police went undercover last week to unmask a business that promoted massage therapy but offered…
News from the Nutley Police Blotter
Sept. 27 At 7:30 p.m. a New Street resident returning home for the day reported the…
Jersey City firefighter accused in Lyndhurst theft
A Lyndhurst resident who works as a Jersey City firefighter was arrested Sept. 20 in the…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge #1123 will hold its quarterly blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 6, from…
Fatal car crash claims Bloomfield teen
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BLOOMFIELD – A fatal two-car accident took place at Broughton Avenue…
Coccia Realty welcomes Gerardo Coppola
Jan R. Kwapniewski, President of Coccia Realty, is pleased to announce that Realtor Gerardo Coppola…
Fun for All Integrated Recreation Program
Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a variety of weekly sporting programs for students…
NA Health Department programs
Blood Pressure/health risk assessment –Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:45 p.m. No…
Help a senior cat this week
Stewie (ID#86340), a 12-year-old, female, front-declawed cat, is currently available for adoption at the Bergen…
Ridge Rd. eyesore still ‘lumbering’ along
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – About two years ago, the borough’s zoning…
8 holdups nets robber 8-year term
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent A serial bank robber, whose targets included a Bank of…
Rebirth o the Passaic River: Part 1
By Jeff Bahr Observer Contributor A river man comes forth In a recent opinion piece…
Investors Bank grand re-opening brings with it a family day of events
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY– Though Investors Bank, located on Bergen Avenue, has had…
Local ShopRite aims to fight hunger
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst’s ShopRite hosted “Help Bag Hunger” last Wednesday, Sept.…
Enthusiasm for archery takes flight
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent With the release of the movies “Hunger Games,” “The…
Habitat for Humanity back in action in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Dormant for more than a year, Kearny’s…
They want to be a ‘VOICE’ for veterans
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Taking a cue from the increasing numbers of…
Retired pro-athletes host dinner to benefit pro bono concussion treatment
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent PATERSON – A panel of retired professional athletes took part…
Drug busts, brawls dominate Kearny criminal activities in past week
Two accused local drug distributors were locked up during the past week by Kearny…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…
Kearny realtor a success story
Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved…
Two from Lyndhurst charged in $30 million mortgage fraud plot
Two Lyndhurst residents have been named in a criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Accused Harrison killer deemed unfit for trial by defense
Carlos A. Campos, the Harrison resident charged with killing his parents and niece at their Hamilton…
New field trips in offing for Walker School teens
Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci, director of the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation, is sending an…
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…