CORRECTION

A story in last week’s issue of The Observer incorrectly reported that Ponte Romana Restaurant in…

‘Unsafe’ slope targeted for improved path

LYNDHURST –  For the past five years or so, township residents without wheels have had to plod down Valley…

Tribute to Portuguese community

KEARNY –  An estimated 300 dignitaries and guests turned out June 1 for the dedication of the Portuguese- American monument, designed…

W.H.A.T. is going on in the arts scene in West Hudson? ‘The Fantasticks’ is, for starters

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  While West Hudson County hasn’t quite been noted for being…

No upsets in W. Hudson primaries

The opposition slate pounded incumbent East Newark Borough Council members Hans Peter Lucas and Jeanne Zincavage with a huge majority on…

East Side Fitness will bring ‘hometown’ feel to workout

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent For years, it was a video store — and then it…

Flour power in Harrison

HARRISON –  The first time it happened, the evening of last Aug. 22, Warren St. resident Dorothy Songile recalled,…

Around Town

Bloomfield  Bloomfield historian Rich Rockwell will present historic photos of houses from the 1880s to the 1920s Thursday, June 19,…

Kearny’s Koziel captures 6 medals at NJSIAA Meet of Champions

KHS junior shows his prowess competing in wheelchair division By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Born with…

Season to remember for Kardinals boys’ volleyball team

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Kearny High School boys’ volleyball team just recently completed a phenomenal season, a…

Nutley’s Montgomery wins state javelin gold medal at NJSIAA Meet of Champs

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  After winning the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III championship in the…

KPD: Sweet home-alone Alabama

In recent months, Walmart stores across the nation have been the targets of hoax bomb threats. It happened last…

ShopRite of Lyndhurst offers healthy eating events

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, 540 New York Ave., offers the following wellness and healthy eating events led…

Obituaries

Rodolfo A. Gomez  Rodolfo A. Gomez, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June…

Logged on the Lyndhurst police blotter

May 25  Dima Dibb, 27, of Paterson, was issued a summons for shoplifting after police said security personnel at the…