Nutley’s Ortiz named to Team USA U-15 national baseball team

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  Although he had a stellar 6-0 record with a…

Capacyachi joins Century 21 Semiao & Associates

Century 21 Semiao & Associates announces that Joanne Capacyachi has recently joined the company’s Lyndhurst branch as a full-time agent.…

Thoughts & Views: Check your freedom to fly at the gate

Much has been made of civilian authorities abusing their statutory powers – and responsibilities to the constituencies they serve – by…

‘House, M.D.’ meets ‘Royal Pains’ in new USA drama ‘Rush’

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Take the pill-popping Dr. Gregory House, from “House, M.D.,” and combine him with…

Local boys’ basketball teams hone skills at Kearny summer league

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  The temperatures outside may be approaching 90 degrees in the hot summer July…

‘Jersey Boys’ … on stage & screen

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  NEW YORK CITY –  For nearly nine years, “Jersey Boys” has…

Business Review: New practice, same personality for Lyndhurst doctor

By Anthony Machchinski Observer Correspondent In April 2012, The Observer featured an article about Dr. Maria…

NA’s Cordeiro named Observer Male Athlete of Year

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Danny Cordeiro never thinks like he’s doing anything special when it comes to…

Baseball reigns supreme at Kearny Kards Kamp

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Sure, Kearny is known as “Soccertown, USA.” And, of course, the World Cup…

Nutley East Little League repeats as District 8 champions

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  It’s one thing to win a District 8 12-year-old All-Star Little League…

Madeira rejoins Century 21 Semiao & Associates

Century 21 Semiao & Associates announces that one of their long time affiliates, Emily Madeira, has returned as a full-time…

State VFW picks Kane

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY – In 1969, when John F. Kane Jr. returned to his…

Old church now local landmark

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  For the 13th straight year, as part of the Independence…

Industrial park on road to renewal

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A long-derelict commercial site along the Belleville Turnpike is on the…

Canadian imports, especially ‘Rookie Blue,’ are keeping summers free of repeat TV

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of good television.…

Have a wedding, lunch or dinner at one of Bergen County’s best, Il Villaggio

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  CARLSTADT –  For years, it’s been known as one of the…

Kearny’s Kelly named Observer Co-Female Athlete of the Year

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Nicole Kelly’s incredible athletic career began at a very young age. “I…

Lyndhurst’s Servideo gets grand send-off

Frank “Butch” Servideo has spent most of his life involved in Lyndhurst High School athletics. Servideo was first a standout athlete…

Putting pride back into Belleville football

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When Joe Fischer decided to take over the Belleville High School football program…

Now he’s a lieutenant

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The Kearny Police Department has scored an additional police superior but it…

‘Rectify’ explores life after prison

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Imagine what it must be like knowing you’re innocent of a crime.…

Breathtaking Manhattan views prevail at Battello Restaurant & Catering

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  JERSEY CITY –  The views at Battello are stunning. In fact,…

Nutley’s Montgomery named Observer Female Co-Athlete of the Year

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Grace Montgomery never thought she was doing anything special. The recent Nutley High School…

Local MMA fighter wins her first bout in debut as a pro

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian spends most of her time working as a bartender at…

Farinola takes over as girls’ soccer coach at North Arlington

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Dan Farinola already had been one of the busiest coaches around, coaching…

Ready to handle dental emergency?

Little Johnny comes running in from the backyard, his brand-new permanent tooth in his hand. What do you do? Your…

Will Doran accept big pay cut?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –  Will he go or will he stay? That’s what the…

Feds target laser threat to planes

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  You can call it a limited-time offer, but it’s being offered by the…

KHS graduation day marred by mishap

    KEARNY – Two Kearny teenagers were shaken up after their vehicle was involved in an accident…

It’s dinner, music & comedy … and much more, at Whiskey Cafe

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  If you’re looking for a New York City-like night…