Teenager Tayla Grace prepares for big time in music world

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Sometimes, when 17-yearolds sing, it’s nice — but there’s only so much…

Pooches on parade in Arlington Park

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A lot of towns — including some locally —…

Who’s who of Kearny ‘celebs’ in ‘Tribute to Old Time Radio’

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Most Kearny residents are quite used to seeing Mayor Alberto…

Netflix has made watching TV unnecessary and frustrating

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  So you’ve got to wait a while before you can watch your…

Learn ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Thursday nights on ABC

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  If you’ve been a fan of “Grey’s Anatomy” at any point during…

‘West Wing’ fans rejoice: ‘Madam Secretary’ will bring you your politics fix

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Fans of “The West Wing” can finally rejoice. After seven years without…

Dino Costa coming to you live, online, from his Western digs

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Glenn Beck did it when he had had…

Williams’ death reminds us success is no defense against depression

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  Some of the comments were disturbing and beyond ignorant. “But he was…

See ‘On the Town’ on Broadway

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST — If you’re one of the many people who love…

‘Happy Valley’ New Netflix police show will leave you wanting more

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  Whenever Netflix releases new shows, they always put a little tag under the…

Kearny band ‘A Midnight Tragedy’ has its eyes set on big goals

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY —  You’d almost think that a kid who grew up in…

‘Polarized’ impossible to put down after picking it up

By Ryan Sloane Observer Correspondent  With some summer night’s heat so oppressive you don’t want to venture outside, there’s…

‘The Hunt With John Walsh’ on CNN is already paying off

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  John Walsh lived every parent’s nightmare back in 1981, when his then…

New twist to ‘The Addams Family,’ performed by Teen Drama, at W.H.A.T.

  By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY–  There’s no doubt you’ve likely seen “The Addams Family” at…

W.H.A.T. presents ‘The Addams Family’ July 30-Aug. 2, including preview tonight at Angry Coffee Bean

KEARNY — Teen Drama, a theater company for teens celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer, in…