Borough takes aim at pigeon feeders

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – If East Newark has its way, some…

Real Estate Review: Kearny realtor a success story

  Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved into the…

Obituaries

Stella D. Barnett Stella D. Barnett (nee Sadowski), 102, of Kearny, died on Friday, Dec. 21…

Stories that made news locally in 2012

By Ron Leir and Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondents JANUARY In the wake of a series of…

The year in sports 2012: Webster’s passing, Harrison soccer state sectional top Sports Stories

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The calendar year of 2012 brought a wide variety of…

Probation in bomb hoax

A Kearny man who made a hoax bomb threat to the City of Passaic on Thanksgiving…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Working on school safety Dear Editor: The tragic events that occurred in Newtown, Conn., the sadness…

Around Town

Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Special Holiday Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Dec. 30,…

Real Estate Review: The real estate market is still warming up

After the impact of Hurricane Sandy, many are concerned about a possible drop in the momentum…

Help find Belle a home

Belle, a 4-year-old Sealpoint Ragdoll, with beautiful blue eyes, is available for adoption at the Humane…

Nutley’s wish list for Santa

  NUTLEY – Santa’s workshop must be operating at full tilt this season – just to…

Stocking drive for Sandy Shore victims

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – For those of you not already consumed…

Kearny firefighters ‘storm’ the beaches

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Hurricane Sandy unleashed its full wrath upon New…

Another step to recognize veterans’ efforts

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – It’ll be a gathering of different generations designed…

Anticipate Koppers redevelopment plan

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny – with some assistance from other public…