Blue Tide rolls in season opener over Becton
Harrison aims for better season in 2011; excited about Red Bull Arena appearance By Jim…
Kearny boys’ soccer: Shooting for it all
By Jim Hague The Kearny High School boys’ soccer team, the defending Hudson County Tournament…
Lyndhurst’s Kesack learns quickly from Super Bowl MVP mentor Simms
By Jim Hague How many local high school quarterbacks get the chance to have private…
To save or to shred?
By Randy Neumann How long should you keep your financial statements? The answer is: It…
Obituaries
Jeffrey Ai Jeffrey Ai died peacefully at Overlook Hospital on Sept. 5. He was only 12…
HCCC to resume Subscription Dining series
This fall, Hudson County Community College — home of one of the East Coast’s most acclaimed…
HCCC info sessions for would-be teachers
JERSEY CITY — Hudson County Community College is continuing to conduct information sessions to acquaint…
Meet author of WWII story at Bloomfield Library
The Bloomfield Public Library will host a book talk by John Lanza, author of “Shot Down…
Robert Taylor Jr. teaches at Visions Dance Studio
By Anthony J. Machcinski Youthful, happy and charismatic are words that describe performer…
BREAKING NEWS: FEMA Disaster Notices/ How to Apply for Help
FEMA has released information today about how to apply for financial aid for damages occurred…
BREAKING NEWS: Flood Recovery Centers
The Federal Emeregency Management Agency has opened one flood recovery center in each of New Jersey’s…
Sept. 11, 2001
Local events to mark 9/11 anniversary By Ron Leir As part of the nationwide…
A time to remember
The following letter was sent last week to The Observer. We have since learned from Mayor…
The fire next time; this time, water
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY — You can say this for natural near-disasters: They’re so educational. Did…
Dept. of Working for the Public
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY — This story is about some people who rarely get credit…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
To the Publisher: As the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01 approaches, I wish to share my story…
Storm leaves us with that sinking feeling
By Ron Leir HARRISON – The torrents from Hurricane Irene left a burdensome legacy in…
Memories of Irene
A photo essay by Karen Zautyk Top to bottom: Midweek, days after…
WTC Memorial & Survivor Tree weathered the storm
As this area awaited the arrival of Hurricane Irene, there was fear that low-lying lower Manhattan…
Top five movies of the summer
By Anthony J. Machcinski As Labor Day weekend comes and goes on the calendar and the…
That river miracle and other Nutley PD news
By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY — Further details have been released regarding that miraculous Passaic River survival…
Finally, a breath of cool air
By Ron Leir HARRISON – This summer, public housing residents of Harrison Gardens are breathing…
Kentucky Care drive is extended
Due to the overwhelming response and generosity of Observer readers, our Kentucky Care collection has been…
Around town
Belleville Clara Maass Medical Center is offering Chi Kung for women who have or have had…
Meadowlands made it through OK
A brief visit to DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst last week allayed fears that the little…
Golden Griffins vastly improved over a year ago
QP grid team aims for possible state playoff berth By Jim Hague The Queen of Peace…
Kearny resident Adamek fighting for chance of a lifetime
By Jim Hague Ever since he left his native Poland for a better life in the…
Blue Tide girls’ soccer turns to new coach Sacco
Former Weehawken coach takes over Harrison program By Jim Hague The Harrison High School girls’ soccer…
North Arlington boys’ soccer looks to remain solid
By Jim Hague Jesse Dembowski’s first year as the head boys’ soccer coach at North Arlington…
World of finance regulations
By Randy Neumann On July 15, 2010, the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 60-39, passed…