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…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…

Kearny residents participate in second annual Bicycle Safety Fair

After last year’s inaugural event was rained out, the Kearny Police Department gave its annual Bicycle…

Lyndhurst girls’ soccer squad off to solid start

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Lyndhurst girls’ soccer head coach Kim Hykey didn’t know…

Vikings move on without graduated standouts

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s never easy when a soccer team loses a…

Kearny’s Pesantez off to torrid start continued next page Kearny junior forward Andres Pesantez. Photo by

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the 2012 high school soccer season began, Kearny…