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…