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…

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 —…

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…

Obituaries for 6 May 2020

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

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

For this story, you’re going to need to do a short meditation.

EDITORIAL: Nutley’s May 12 election will be telling as first conducted by mail-in only ballots

When May 12 rolls around, it is going to be exciting. It’s going to be worrisome.…

Obituaries for 29 April 2020

Nancy Blair Nancy Blair (Wang Jian-Hua), 73, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Mrs. Blair was born…

Major new rules applied to funerals, funeral homes, following recent executive order

State Executive Order No. 20-010 was put into effect Wednesday, and it will make life for…

UNPRECEDENTED NEEDS

If ever there were a human being who understands the needs of the special-needs community, it’s…

EDITORIAL: Please pay attention to the cyclists on the road

In our new world, taking a bike ride is what one might now consider a luxury.…

(VIDEO) 2 weeks after getting Last Rites, retired Kearny PD Sgt. Art Hackett leaves Mountainside Medical Center — alive

Gather some Kleenex for this one. It doesn’t get much better than this. Retired Kearny Police…