More than 1,000 residents turned out for the Belleville’s first-ever green fair at Belleville High School.…
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2 Belleville gas stations among 5 fined for charging for premium and giving regular instead and other violations
Two Belleville gas stations were among five in Essex County that Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck…
Belleville police department hires civilian dispatchers
For the first time in two decades, on September 14, 2021 the Belleville Police Department has…
BUCKING ALL TRENDS, ST. PETER’S SCHOOL, BELLEVILLE, IS THRIVING AS OTHER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE
It’s no secret Catholic schools, especially here in New Jersey, are closing at an alarmingly high…
‘Golden Boy’ remembered: North Arlington’s Cammett drowns tragically at 24
In 2014, Michael Cammett was only an aspiring high school senior at North Arlington High School,…
De Peña becomes Belleville’s first-ever Latina deputy mayor
As Naomy De Peña was being sworn in as the first Latina Deputy Mayor in Belleville’s…
EDITORIAL — Belleville’s De Peña continues to blaze the trail for Latinas
A few years ago, we first met Naomy De Peña when she was a candidate for the…
Field opening and celebration is Saturday in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – June 17, 2021 – An estimated 2,000 people, music, games and plenty of hot…
Call him Zach … Belleville transgender athlete a trailblazer for others
Zach Perez just knew from an early age that he just wasn’t right with the gender…
THE NOT-SO-HAPPY LITTLE PAINTING
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham says a recent controversy about his possession of a classic painting is…
BETTERING BELLEVILLE
FOR DECADES, previous town leaders have been unable in repeated attempts to lure investors to a…
VIDEO: Dashcam footage of alleged drunken-driving arrest of Belleville School Board Trustee Erika Jacho
The Observer has obtained police dashcam video footage of the Oct. 21, 2020, reported drunken-driving arrest…
Belleville man arrested on child-porn charges, U.S. Attorney says
A Belleville man was arrested Sept. 24 on charges that he allegedly possessed images of child…
Do you know this man? Essex County prosecutor needs help identifying him
Authorities in Essex County are attempting to locate the next of kin of a man whose…
Belleville man charged in connection with pill-making operation involving fentanyl, BCPO says
A Belleville man was among a slew of Jersey residents arrested and charged in connection with…
James Messina, former Belleville Mayor, dies aged 72
BELLEVILLE — James “Jim” Messina, the former Mayor of Belleville, has died. He was 72. Mr.…
Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy
The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…
Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say
The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…
Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area — Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence
Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all…
Belleville’s Cuzzi set to return to call MLB games, but ready for what?
By all accounts, Phil Cuzzi had the best year of his career as an umpire in…
Free COVID testing available for Belleville residents June 8
BELLEVILLE — Township residents may get free COVID-19 testing Monday, June 8, at Belleville High School,…
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…
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…
Belleville, Nutley COVID-19 death count rises
The two Essex County towns The Observer covers continue to see astonishing COVID-19 related numbers. As…
Doctor who lived in Kearny, had practice in Belleville, dies aged 70
A physician from Kearny who had a practice in Belleville has died from COVID-19 complications, a…
Easter Bunny, cherry blossom pop-up event slated for Saturday @ noon in Belleville
Here’s a chance to get out of the house Saturday for a little while — though…
Nutley, Belleville, see increase in COVID-19 fatalities
Nutley and Belleville both saw an increase in COVID-19-related fatalities overnight, according to reports from the…