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…

How we lost the Passenger Pigeon and other birds

    By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – In 1800, the Passenger Pigeon was considered…

Discarded wood pile ignites behind house

  KEARNY – Advice on home renovations: If that work is producing debris, make sure the…

Correction:

In last week’s story about Roche, Nutley site, the amount cited for the tax abatement is…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Dear Editor: I have been a volunteer at Oakeside Cultural Center in Bloomfield for many years…

Back to drawing board to lure Passaic Ave. redevelopers

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A hoped-for makeover of Kearny’s waterfront district – buoyed…

Prostate cancer and you

  By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent As men age, their bodies become susceptible to an ever…

The world is her canvas: budding Belleville artist ready to make it big

      By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Vivid colors courtesy of dazzling brush…

Tips for businesses run by minorities and women offered in Kearny

    By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you’re a minority member or woman…

Lyndhurst chef cooks up a storm in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

    By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Chef Justin Antiorio, 30, of Lyndhurst, has kept his…

Armed man subdued after wild car chase, stabbing

At 4:50 p.m. Nutley Police were called to the parking lot of a Franklin Avenue bank…