Nutley Public Library joins statewide telehealth program

The Nutley Public Library says it is playing a role in leveling the playing field through NJ…

Been overcharged for a COVID test kit? AG wants to hear from you

With demand for COVID-19 testing skyrocketing from the Omicron variant, Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced…

Lt. Matthew Vogel, Hudson County sheriff’s officer who died from COVID complications, is laid to rest

Hundreds of police officers from throughout the region joined family and friends of Lt. Matthew Vogel…

Telemed visits to the ER? Yes, via Clara

Telemedicine surely became popular during the pandemic, but now, Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville is…

COVID ends season for Nutley HS football, girls’ soccer teams

An outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus brought the Nutley High School football and girls’ soccer seasons…

Pfizer booster shots available at South Kearny vaccine center: DeGise

Now that they’ve been given the green light from the feds, any Hudson County resident eligible…

Santos pleads for town residents to get COVID-19 vaccine

Using his bully pulpit, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos exhorted town residents who remain unvaccinated against…

Following experts’ advice, Hudson County halting J&J vaccines … for now

Following guidance from the CDC, FDA and the State of New Jersey, Hudson County will pause…

PSA from Hudson County on COVID-19 vaccine

Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise has launched a public-awareness campaign featuring a diverse set of…

LYNDHURST LIFESAVER

Imagine being able to claim that something you did saved a human life. Now, imagine that…

COVID-19 vaccine availability opens up

As of Jan. 14, 2021, the following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Paid or…

Hudson’s first COVID-19 vaccine center opening in Kearny

Kearny will soon be home to Hudson County’s first COVID-19 vaccine center. The county will open…

THE JOY OF MARRIAGE RETURNS

It’s not easy getting married during a worldwide pandemic, but couples are rising to the challenge.…

Hundreds wait on line in heat & humidity for food

Every time there is an emergency-food event locally, it begs a question — could it get…

Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

MURPHY’S LAW: YOU CAN’T OPEN!

Robert DaSilva, a resident of Kearny and the owner of Centanni Ristorante, is furious with Gov.…

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,…

KHS plans for safe in-car graduation

For the high school Class of 2020 around the county, absolutely nothing was ordinary. And that…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…

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…

Obituaries for 20 May 2020

Paul McCurrie Paul McCurrie a long time Kearny resident, died May 15, 2020 in Newark. He…

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…

North Arlington softball smacked with pandemic version of ‘Murphy’s Law’

The North Arlington High School softball team fell on some tough times the last two seasons.…

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…

In Op-Ed penned to The Observer, Archdiocese of Newark announces major changes to cemetery access

By Andrew P. Schafer Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark At Catholic…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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

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…