Stafford receives truckload of food donations for 25 groups

Phil Stafford has run NJ Food & Clothing Rescue for many years. If you’re a regular…

JABLONSKI COMPLETES PROJECT TO RESTORE VET GRAVES

A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of Eli Jablonski and his Eagle Scout…

Obituaries for 29 July 2020

Anna Carmela Venner Anna Carmela Venner, 78, (nee D’Aloia) died Friday, July 24, 2020, in Clara…

A look at the most-read sports stories on theobserver.com

Jim Hague earns his money each summer when high school sports come to a close —…

Fish House Road northbound closed this weekend as the Wittpenn Bridge project advances in Kearny

Fish House Road northbound in Kearny will be closed and detoured this weekend for water main…

MEET MS. METS

There are certain dates, in the life of a Mets fan, that ring out. They’re memorable…

Hurled an insult at a cop lately? Hope you never need their assistance …

I’ve had a few insults hurled at me as a journalist. Shockingly, it’s been rare in…

Obituaries for 22 July 2020

Geraldine C. Egner Geraldine C. Egner (nee Westlake) of Harrison died peacefully at home Tuesday, July…

Lyndhurst’s Partyla named Observer Athlete of Year; All-State RB becomes fourth Golden Bear to receive honor

Four years ago, Piotr Partyla had to make a brutally tough decision – one that was…

Nutley advances in ‘Last Dance World Series’

When the Last Dance World Series began last week for 222 teams across New Jersey, Nutley…

Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy

The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…

Kearny implementing immediate recycling changes

The Town of Kearny is making changes to its recycling program. Effective immediately, plastic bags that…

Kearny PD Detective Bureau seeks surveillance video

The Kearny Police Detective Bureau is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday, July 18, at around…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

East Orange man arrested, charged after assaulting 4 women in Nutley: PD

A 22-year-old East Orange man is behind bars after he reportedly committed a spree of assaults…

Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

Is it time to consider term limits for local elected officials?

There’s been a lot of discussion, of late, on the pages of this newspaper — all…

Obituaries for 15 July 2020

Paul McKenna Paul McKenna was born on the family farm in County Monaghan, Ireland, 84 years…

NJSIAA pushes back start to fall sports by one month

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, the state’s governing body for high school sports, announced…

Lyndhurst, Nutley get ready for Last Dance World Series

When local high school baseball teams were preparing for the 2020 season to begin back in…

MURPHY’S LAW: YOU CAN’T OPEN!

Robert DaSilva, a resident of Kearny and the owner of Centanni Ristorante, is furious with Gov.…

EDITORIAL: Kearny Fire Dept. is in the right hands with Mastandrea

Joseph Mastandrea is a man who knows hard work. When he was a youngster, he had…

Obituaries for 8 July 2020

Rosemary Le Van Rosemary Le Van (nee Manjkow), 53, of Kearny, died suddenly June 29, 2020.…

Kearny’s Osorio named Observer Female Athlete of the Year; Soccer, basketball star becomes 8th Kardinal to receive year-end award

Samantha Osorio can best be described as the reluctant athlete. The recent Kearny High School graduate…

Four local teams prep for ‘Last Dance’ baseball tourney

Play ball! However, that’s about to change. In two weeks, four local teams will take the…

BOLT OF MEMORIES

Michelle Feurerstein, also known as Kathy, has a long history with dogs. And she’s perhaps as…

EDITORIAL — Bloody good graduations for KHS thanks to Blood

This is usually a fun time of year for those are to graduate, whether it’s the…

Obituaries for 1 July 2020

Francis X. Hesketh Francis X. Hesketh, 82, of Kearny, died June 16 at his home in…

Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area — Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence

Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all…