By Sean Flynn, MD Guest Columnist Although it may not seem like it with the barrage…
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‘Sprung from cages on Highway 9’
Just twice in my life have I been frozen in my tracks because of music…
Look for ‘Creepoid’ to break out soon
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent When many people think of music coming out of…
Then & Now
The building in the old photo looks like it belongs on some Ivy League campus…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., hosts its monthly breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16,…
Kearny’s Sroczynski signs with University of Tampa
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s a success story with an extremely happy ending,…
Montclair State women roll along with Aquino & Lucas
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Montclair State University women’s basketball team is rolling…
NA’s Cordeiro signs letter with NJIT
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Danny Cordeiro had given a verbal commitment to attend…
Obituaries
Hannah Gaffney Killeen Hannah Gaffney Killeen, 79, passed away on Feb. 6 at her home in…
‘Capital’ ideas abound at D.C. confab
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Making music, manufacturing and meeting the vice president were…
Liquor stores lax on ID checks
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent The legal drinking age in New Jersey is 21. Alcohol is…
2 banks robbed in 3 days
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Local banks suffered a one-two punch last week when both a…
Sacred Heart Church getting attention
KEARNY – The Archdiocese of Newark is undertaking repairs to Sacred Heart Church at the Archdiocesean…
BOE head defends surveillance
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The union representing Belleville public school teachers is waging…
Very ‘digestible’ Kearny promotion
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Now appearing in highway rest areas, area airports, bus…
Hope that town’s value will rebound in ‘14
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – An unhealthy combination of Superstorm Sandy and real…
Thoughts & Views: Now his voice is still; rest easy, noble sir
We live in an era where most politicians and public figures – exceptions noted –…
5 hurt in fight outside strip club, 3 critical
HACKENSACK – Three area residents were arrested in the aftermath of a brutal brawl outside…
KPD: Suspect nabbed in pipe attack
KEARNY – On Jan. 13, Kearny police responded to a report of an assault in progress…
Wax Darts, always changing, to fit mood
By Anthony Machcinski Observer Correspondent Sometimes in the music industry, keeping it simple is the…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…
Belleville wrestling turns its hopes to all-time legend Nardone
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When legendary Belleville High School wrestling coach Joe Nisivoccia…
Nutley wrestling: Making most of tough season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Nutley High School head wrestling coach Frank DiPiano knew…
Lyndhurst’s Estevez emerges as go-to scorer
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Marc Estevez looked at it as a perfect opportunity.…
Welcome aboard
Mid-Realty, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, welcomes its newest sales representatives. From l. are: Sandy Huang, Ivette…
For high quality Italian food, it’s Centanni
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Starting from the bottom of the food chain in…
Obituaries
Manuel A. De Almeida Manuel A. De Almeida passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 27.…
‘Imagining’ new development
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – A,development team, reportedly backed by Chinese investors, is floating…
If you go out in the woods today …
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – On Sunday, New Jersey Search & Rescue (NJSAR)…
Project Graduation needs you
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you are a Kearny resident looking to give…