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…

Long may the Passaic flow … er, glow

The headline in Friday’s Star-Ledger read: “EPA to check for chemicals leaking into Passaic River.” So,…

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…

26th annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction takes center stage in NYC

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent The streets of the Big Apple were bustling with Broadway…

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…

Nutley boys’ soccer team off to roaring start

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After going through an 8-11-1 record a year…

NA’s Nocciolo has great all-around game against Wallington

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer North Arlington High School head football coach Anthony Marck…

Kearny made wrong decision in cancelling game

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer If there was anyone who headed to Kearny High…

Kearny realtor a success story

      Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved…

Obituaries

Patricia A. Brady Patricia A. Brady, 59, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Sept. 20, at…

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…

Pathways to Independence celebrates its 35th year

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – There are organizations that contribute tremendously to our…

Remembering a N. Arlington 9/11 hero

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent On Sept. 10, the day before the anniversary of the…

Town, firefighters going to arbitration

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny’s Bravest and town officials are deadlocked on efforts…

Investors Bank celebrates new locale and loyal customers with VIP reception

    By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Investors Bank hosted a VIP reception this past…

Giants celebrate grand opening of business

    By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor KEARNY – Hundreds of Giants fans lined Kearny Avenue…