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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…
Belleville business cited for ignoring social-distancing orders, mayor’s office says
The operator of a crowded Belleville farmer’s market was issued a summons Friday, April 3, for…
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Essex County COVID-19 cases see big jump overnight, spokesman says
Reported cases of COVID-19 continue to jump in Essex County, according to official numbers released by…
Essex Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura tests positive for COVID-19
Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura, who also serves as a commissioner on the New Jersey…
Archdiocese of Newark institutes strictest-in-the-nation funeral directives
The Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin have issued new directives for funerals, weddings…
Essex County COVID-19 testing center opening Thursday, March 26
Essex County will open a drive-thru testing site for Essex County residents who are symptomatic of…
First Belleville COVID-19 death reported by Mayor Michael Melham
Belleville has had its first fatality linked to the coronavirus. Mayor Michael Melham extended his deepest…
Belleville declares local State of Emergency to close daycares; Clara Maass treating 4 for COVID-19, two of whom are from Belleville
Officials in Belleville have declared a local state of emergency as they continue to take measures…