Obituaries

Maria S. Alfaro Maria S. Alfaro, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Harrison surrounded by…

News from the Kearny Police blotter

Faithful readers of the Kearny blotter will recall a recent report of a pair of alleged…

Out in front with technology

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – With technology viewed as the bridge to the…

Bringing joy, one smile at a time

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — The other day, we had the pleasure, and…

Now Bergen is buying back guns

In February, law enforcement authorities sponsored a gun buyback program in Essex County, collecting 1,770 weapons…

Afraid of cyber-crimes?

Worried about being caught in an online “phishing” expedition? Concerned about malware? Identity theft in cyberspace?…

Service is a cut above at new salon

  HARRISON — On Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, which has been transforming itself from industrial…

Volunteering to help preserve Nutley

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY — For one Nutley High School senior, a love of…

No municipal tax increase in North Arlington

North Arlington has introduced a “zero increase” 2013 municipal budget that cuts the borough’s annual tax…

Thoughts & Views

‘Haunted by these numbers’ Editor’s note: Last Friday, March 29, marked 40 years since American combat…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

From the desk of Mayor Massa To the Editor: Last week, the voters of North Arlington…

News from the Nutley police blotter

March 28 Police are investigating the theft of industrial pallets from the property of a Franklin…

Go fish! Starting Saturday, it’s trout & about

    By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — The trout-fishing season starts in New Jersey…

Highlights from the Lyndhurst Police blotter

March 27 At 9:26 p.m., police pulled over a vehicle driven by Daniel Smolensky, 23, of…

Around Town

Kearny Trinity Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, still has tables available at a cost of…