Thoughts & Views

Accentuate the negative   Definition of pes-s-mism (ps-mzm) n.: A tendency to stress the negative or…

Food importer gets taste of Sandy’s wrath

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After building a $14 million a year importing…

‘Once on This Island’ coming to Kearny

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School will usher in spring by…

Drug bust tops news from KPD blotter

An ongoing KPD Vice Squad investigation into drug trafficking from a Highland Ave. residence has led…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and…

Red Bulls begin home schedule with new roster, coach, GM

      By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The New York Red Bulls had a…

Plenty to remember from local winter sports campaign

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Now that the NJSIAA wrestling championships have been completed,…

Nutley’s Trombetta overcomes injury to earn state medal

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bobby Trombetta had begun his senior wrestling season…

Obituaries

John Burke Jr. John “Jack” Burke Jr. 67, of Hazleton, Pa., formally of Kearny, passed away…

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer …

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer, there’s a lot of news about…

BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison

HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…

BREAKING: Youtube video of Harrison fire

BREAKING: Youtube video shows violent backdraft that injured firefighters at Harrison fire

Observer readers: Harrison should ban smoking in parks

The Observer’s informal, online poll reveals most believe Harrison should ban smoking in town parks. In…

Many left homeless by Harrison fire

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Occupants of three multi-family residences were left homeless by…