Belleville’s volleyball team advances to NJSIAA state sectional semifinals

    By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  John Spina knew that his Belleville High School boys’ volleyball…

QP’s Negroni heads to state sectionals on high note

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Natalie Negroni has established herself as one of the most…

Nutley’s Mercadante belts 3-run homer, lifting Maroon Raiders to sectional semis

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  All Nico Mercadante wanted to do was make a name for himself.…

W.H.A.T. closes season with ‘The Fantasticks’

A charming love story, magical illusions and memorable music will bring the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s 2013-14 season to a close…

Inserra marks 60 years in business

    Inserra Supermarkets recently marked its 60th anniversary by honoring 179 of its ShopRite associates who embody the family-owned company’s…

Then & Now

    Here, we have a mystery. The ‘Then’ image is from a postcard dated 1920…

Court: Red Bulls must pay taxes

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON – A key legal referee’s call has gone against the New York…

Kimble, Kennedy & Longo victorious

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE – After a brutal, mudslinging campaign, Belleville Mayor Raymond Kimble will remain in…

Searing memories of long-ago fire

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Intriguing photograph, isn’t it? Who is that man? Where was that…

‘Law & Order UK’ brings twists that couldn’t work in the USA

  By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  If you’re a fan of the “Law and Order” series…

Double duty for deli owner

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – How Frank Riposta, owner of D&F Deli on Davis Ave.,…

COUNTY CHAMPS!

Kearny softball team wins first-ever Hudson County title By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When the…

The revolving door keeps spinning with QP athletics

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer There was a meeting that took place last August, set…

NA’s Nardini earns 3 gold medals at Bergen County championships

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer Truth be told, Cristina Nardini always thought she would become a soccer standout.…

Mini-dental implants are a natural choice for a natural look

Imagine being able to laugh, talk and live with comfort and confidence. The Smile and Implant Center, 837 Kearny Ave.,…

‘Can’-do spirit aids pantries

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Six area food pantries are the beneficiaries of…

Lady Liberty moving on

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  After a three-year sojourn across the county line, Lady…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

‘DON’T BE MISLED BY CAMPAIGN’ To the Editor:  As a cofounder of Belleville United Coalition, a growing grassroots…

The Observer: 127 years of news coverage

By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent  For over 127 years, The Observer has been the leading resource for…

North Arlington golf team heads to NJSIAA state sectionals

    By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Dan Farinola knew that when he took over as head…

Versatility a key for NJCU local trio

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer While most of their baseball comrades in the New Jersey…

Kearny’s ‘No-Hit Kid’

Sawyer fires third no-hitter of season in county tourney opener By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer …

News from the Nutley police blotter

May 4  Police responded to a McKinley St. location at 7:20 p.m. on a report of a large branch…

Protecting yourself from ID theft

  By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  Last week, we reported on a recent Neighborhood Watch meeting…

Municipal campaign gets ugly

BELLEVILLE –  Belleville Raymond Kimble, who is seeking re-election in the May 13 municipal election, and his political allies have…

Thoughts & Views: Picture windows on the past

This week’s column is a thank-you to the Observer readers who have provided such positive feedback on our “Then & Now”…

Jersey Sound plays Whiskey Cafe Saturday

By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent  Using decades of experience gained in prior bands, Jersey Sound has become one…

Kearny defeats Harrison in volleyball showdown

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Kearny High School boys’ volleyball coach Bill Mullins summed it…

QP’s Momnohin gets selected to North squad for All-Star Classic

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer PISCATAWAY –  Kevin Momnohin took his rightful place among the state’s…

Frank Riposta achieves top honors

  Century 21 Semiao & Associates announced that Frank Riposta, of the Kearny branch office and the company’s Easter Seals…