Kearny Food Pantry Network needs for this week …

The Kearny Food Pantry Network, at the First Presbyterian Church, is in need of donations of…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…

Peeping pair pegged by police: KPD

Two New Yorkers probably would have done themselves some favors last week if they’d listened to…

EDITORIAL: In thanks to all who made the supreme & ultimate sacrifice

How fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world…

Obituaries for 27 May 2020

Michael Shaker Sr. Michael Shaker Sr. died May 17, 2020, at home. He was 99. Born…

NJIC honors local athletes for best sportsmanship

Give credit to the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. The league and its officials realize that sportsmanship…

Pandemic turns big plans into lost cause for Lyndhurst’s Jorge

It was going to be a year to remember for Alexia Jorge. Everything was finally beginning…

Obituary: John Trovato was 71

John Trovato John Trovato, 71, of North Arlington died May 7, 2020. Funeral services were private…

KEITH’S HONOR

Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri can still recall his late-friend Keith Von Rapacki’s infectious smile. “His smile…

The Observer’s Q&A with Clara Maass’s Chief Medical Officer

Q&A with Dr. Naveen Ballem, chief medical officer of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The Observer…

EDITORIAL: Happy 133rd birthday to us! And stop governing by Facebook!

Forgive us, if you will, for a moment. A couple of days ago — May 14…

Obituaries for 20 May 2020

Paul McCurrie Paul McCurrie a long time Kearny resident, died May 15, 2020 in Newark. He…

Kearny’s talented twosome headed to college hoops; Osorio off to Moravian; Huancaya heads to Rutgers-Newark

It’s very rare when the Kearny High School girls’ basketball program sends two products off to…

NA’s Addeo earns Academic All-CACC for Felician

Billy Addeo had just finished playing hockey after his junior year of high school at Paramus…

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

In the weeks leading up to now, we’ve seen on TV and even on the pages…

Man whose son took own life discusses suicide during a pandemic

Gerald “Jerry” Appelstein has experienced a life of highs and lows. He’s had a successful career…

In thanks to the Archdiocese for expanding cemetery availability

This pandemic sure has stunk. In so many ways. The loss of life we’ve experienced —…

Obituaries for 13 May 2020

William J. Spanton William J. Spanton, died at home Saturday, April 25, 2020, surrounded by his…

North Arlington softball smacked with pandemic version of ‘Murphy’s Law’

The North Arlington High School softball team fell on some tough times the last two seasons.…

Kearny girls’ track: A season that could have been

After enjoying a great cross country season and an even better indoor track season, the Kearny…

Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say

The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…

To all victims of domestic abuse, know there are people out there READY TO HELP NOW

The Coronavirus has brought us so many unexpected challenges. Whether it’s being in isolation for long…

In Op-Ed penned to The Observer, Archdiocese of Newark announces major changes to cemetery access

By Andrew P. Schafer Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark At Catholic…

Obituaries for 6 May 2020

Elzbieta H. Wolosz  Elzbieta H. Wolosz died April 29, 2020. She was 74. Born in Krakaw, Poland,…

Long-time friends from NA enjoy same career path in education — Edwards, Sprague both serve as grade-school principals

Their enduring friendship was first reported in the pages of The Observer in the May 12,…

Lyndhurst’s Gress earns place with Team USA girls’ soccer squad

A lot of kids aspire to reach the highest rung on the sports ladder, but only…