More apartments eyed for Bergen Ave.

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Carlstadt builder Ed Russo is looking to expand a residential development project…

Local taxes up again in borough

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  Borough residents should be getting their property tax bills by…

Vets’ photos wanted for ‘Wall of Honor’

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  This township, which has been in the forefront when it comes…

Thoughts & Views: ‘Phishing’ season is year-round

In my spam folder, there are currently 15 emails: two ostensibly from EZPass telling me I owe toll money;…

Carved in stone

    Photo by Karen Zautyk On Veterans Day, the Township of Kearny added this new…

3 rescued in Beech St. house fire

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY–  The Kearny Fire Department, responding to a Beech St. house fire last Thursday…

Warning: Stop trashing Kearny

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Notice to anyone who views Kearny as their personal trash heap:…

Black ice creates havoc

KEARNY–  November temperatures, half-a-month overdue, arrived with a vengeance last week, bringing with them that bane of winter travel: black…

KPD: Mother knows best

A teenage auto-theft suspect who led police on both a car chase and a foot chase ended up cooling…

Merchant stuck with fake bills & more: NPD blotter

A Franklin Ave. business in Nutley was the apparent victim of a counterfeit sting. The business representative informed Nutley PD that…

Gold & Diamond Trading: a gem in our own back yard

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  If you’re looking to buy gold, silver, platinum or…

around town

Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces: A screening of the animated action adventure film “How…

NJSIAA Group I run with school’s 25th state title

Blue Tide romps past Haddon Township to complete dominant run By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer …

‘Dig Pink’ event big moment for Nutley volleyball

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Cristina Nicastro took over the Nutley High School girls’ volleyball program this fall…

Harrison’s Lachgar finds his way and makes finale memorable

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  The Harrison High School boys’ soccer team was all set to take…