Belleville Bucs look to bounce back after rough 2021 season

Joe Sorce understands the perception that comes with a 6-18 record like the one Belleville had…

BELLEVILLE BUNCH

The Secretary of the Smithsonian's long life journey began in 1952 in Belleville.

Belleville cited as ‘Healthy Town to Watch’

Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives…

Belleville stands in solidarity with Ukraine with display

More than two dozen paintings have been hung near the entryway to Town Hall...

Belleville PBA endorses mayoral candidate for first time ‘in decades’

The local PBA is throwing its support behind the incumbent.

Laquindanum: Belleville’s little big man

BELLEVILLE – At first glance, you might not be overly impressed with Belleville High School senior…

Belleville Historical Society restoring abolitionist’s monument

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Belleville Historical Society is restoring the monument of New…

Belleville re-partners with sister city, Forino, Italy

Ciao, Forino! Belleville and the Italian town of 5,376 residents about 500 miles south of Rome…

US Attorney: Local man admits to distributing child sex abuse images

An Essex County man admitted to using a Web-based application to distribute multiple images and videos…

OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Lyndhurst’s McCormick incredibly sets new standards

This might be the most remarkable Athlete of the Week feature written here over the last…

Guarino gets Super visit from Belleville’s Bengal on her 93rd birthday

In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022

Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…

Belleville raises flag to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Councilman Thomas Graziano, Mayor Michael Melham, Rev. Dwayne McCain of the Little Zion Church, Darryl Jeffries…

Devils’ legend Ken Daneyko visits Clara Maass for dedication

Belleville Deputy Mayor De Peña kicks off ‘Hope to Courage’ initiative, but what’s it all about?

Whether in her role as Belleville Deputy Mayor, a small business owner, an ordained minister or…