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…

Real Estate Review: Is now the time to downsize?

  For many families, this month brings with it some significant milestones. Teenagers across the country…

Obituaries

GRACE BIVONA Grace (Gratzo) Bivona, 90, died on Sept. 11 in the Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.…

Belleville Police blotter

Sept. 13 Ernest Truss, 41, of Belleville, was arrested at 11:47 a.m., for possession of drugs.…

THEATER Etiquette

  More than 11.5 million people will attend a Broadway show this year. Millions more will…

Kentucky Care campaign renewed

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Once again, The Observer is counting on the generosity of…