Nutley PD: Resident’s credit card used improperly on horse-gambling site

May 31 A Howard Place resident reported 16 fraudulent transactions with more than $4,000 in total…

Peace & joy

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  At the corner of Kearny and Laurel Aves., there stands the…

Awards presented by the KFD

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The Meritorius Acts Review Board (MARB) of the Kearny Fire Department…

Borough gets new school leader

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  Patrick W. Martin is the new superintendent/principal of the East…

A salute across the sea

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  Last Friday afternoon, a simple but moving ceremony was held at…

Belleville teen shines on NJPAC stage

A budding entertainer from Belleville is beginning to build a “show biz” resume. Belleville High School freshman Najalis Gual captured first…

Deliberations continue on 9/11 steel

NORTH ARLINGTON – As the nation prepares to observe the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, North Arlington officials remain…

Thoughts & Views: Before you take that overseas trip, read this

With the summer vacation season upon us, those of us fortunate enough to be able to afford it will be…

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,…