Thoughts & Views: We can all learn from the ‘write’ stuff

In its July 1 editions, The New York Times reported that, starting this month, the Associated Press would use computer…

Canadian imports, especially ‘Rookie Blue,’ are keeping summers free of repeat TV

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of good television.…

Have a wedding, lunch or dinner at one of Bergen County’s best, Il Villaggio

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  CARLSTADT –  For years, it’s been known as one of the…

Grateful for community outreach

Members of the Hogan family and Burns family are extending their heartfelt thanks to all those friends, family…

Around Town

Belleville  As part of its Eight Great Live Monday Nights summer family series, co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Belleville…

Kearny’s Kelly named Observer Co-Female Athlete of the Year

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Nicole Kelly’s incredible athletic career began at a very young age. “I…

Lyndhurst’s Servideo gets grand send-off

Frank “Butch” Servideo has spent most of his life involved in Lyndhurst High School athletics. Servideo was first a standout athlete…

Putting pride back into Belleville football

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When Joe Fischer decided to take over the Belleville High School football program…

St. Michael’s golf outing raises $100,000 for Breast Center

Ninety-four golfers took to the green at the St. Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC) recent Golf Outing. The daylong event, held…

W. Hudson mayors endorse DeGise

Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise recently accepted early endorsements of Harrison Mayor James Fife, Kearny Mayor Al Santos, East Newark Mayor…

Obituaries

Arthur W. Anderson  Arthur W. Anderson, of Kearny, died July 5, in University Hospital in Newark. He was 83.…

Brookdale Park fireworks, concert postponed to July 15

Because of the forecast of severe weather, the Essex County Fireworks Display and Concert with The Infernos and Joe…

Towers of power

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  Fans of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s DeKorte Park took notice when…

May sue for more energy cash

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Public Service Electric & Gas pays about $18 million a year…

Cespedes shooting to grand jury

BELLEVILLE –  Nearly a year after Belleville resident Dante Cespedes was gunned down in a fusillade of bullets fired…