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Girls on the gridiron? It’s coming soon
At first thought, the idea seemed preposterous. Girls actually playing a boys’ sport like football? But…
Kearny’s Valli and Paszkiewicz: All hail the King and Queen of Hudson bowling
History took place last week at the Hudson County Bowling championships at Bowl-Rite Lanes in Union…
In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022
Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…
The winning just continues for the Kearny girls’ bowling team — Undefeated since 2017, Kards second at NJSIAA state sectionals
The team’s winning streak now stands at 75 matches and counting dating back to 2017. That’s…
Mosca wins 100th
It was a milestone that sort of snuck up on Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball coach…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Kearny’s Hyams does a little bit of everything
Ava Hyams is a rare breed of a girls’ high school basketball player. The Kearny High…
Lyndhurst’s Okerulu to gain induction to the St. Anselm College Hall of Fame
When Darlington Okerulu was a basketball player at Hudson Catholic in Jersey City, he quickly became…
Locals Guerriero, Kearns hoping for shot with USFL
Ever since they were youngsters, playing recreation football in North Arlington, Petey Guerriero and Brian Kearns…
NA hockey standout Golon perfect example of local co-op
Matt Golon had a sophomore year to totally forget. Never mind dealing with the little nagging…
KEARNY’S ETERNAL HERO — FR. JOHN WASHINGTON
By Ron Leir & Kevin A. Canessa Jr. For many years, St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny…
Kearny man who FBI says broke into U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, arrested by feds
You know how they often warn kids that even if you delete something off the Internet,…
Kearny native Mullen signs NIL deal with ‘EatCleanBro’
The idea that college athletes are capitalizing on the new NIL (Name Image and Likeness) deals…
Harrison girls survive COVID-19 shutdown
Jenn Caliendo had high hopes for the 2021-2022 girls’ high school basketball season. Things just had…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Nutley’s Schroeder starts senior year as sizzling scorer
Nick Schroeder waited patiently for four seasons to finally get his moment in the sun. “It’s…
Jersey City Medical Center’s new D&I director hails from Nutley
The Jersey City Medical Center’s new Director of Diversity & Inclusion hails from Nutley. Adrienne Austin…
Pronti delivers optimistic ‘State of the Borough’ address as NA reorganizes
North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti delivered an optimistic outlook for 2022 and review of 2021…
Belleville Deputy Mayor De Peña kicks off ‘Hope to Courage’ initiative, but what’s it all about?
Whether in her role as Belleville Deputy Mayor, a small business owner, an ordained minister or…
Op-Ed — Rogers: Founding Fathers absolutely had the ‘Right to Life’ in mind
By Steven L. Rogers For decades, the debate about abortion and the Right to Life in…
Nutley girls’ hoops ready for challenge ahead
The Nutley High School girls’ basketball team hasn’t played a game in almost two full weeks,…
Lyndhurst/NA wrestling co-op waiting for positive return to mat
Veteran Lyndhurst/North Arlington head wrestling coach Scot Weaver was recently asked how the current season is…
Santos, 4 councilmembers, re-sworn in; mayor delivers ‘State of the Town’ reorganization speech
Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Marytrine DeCastro, Richard Konopka, Carol Jean Doyle and Gerald Ficeto…
Belleville boys: Questions abound after COVID shutdown
It’s safe to say that it’s the most disruptive season already in the long and storied…
Bergen County Jail to assume Passaic Jail’s population; female inmates heading to Hudson County Jail
Officials from Bergen and Passaic counties have reached terms to a new agreement where the Bergen…
Doo Wop show was tremendous
The NJ Bergen Pac in Englewood hosted an evening that took you back in time and…
Blue Tide will roll toward respectability this season
Jose Camano begins his third season as the head boys’ basketball coach at his alma mater,…
North Arlington poised to make noise
The North Arlington High School boys’ basketball team won only four games during the COVID-19 shortened…
Kardinals try to rebound after roller coaster boys’ hoops season
The Kearny High School boys’ basketball team endured one of the wildest rides during the COVID-19…
Golden Bears display a ton of promise
Tom McGuire begins his seventh season as the head boys’ basketball coach at Lyndhurst High School…
Maroon Raiders look to veteran group to lead the way
Bob Harbison, the veteran Nutley High School boys’ basketball coach, tried to take some positives out…