OUT FOR BLOOD

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

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

In the weeks leading up to now, we’ve seen on TV and even on the pages…

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…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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

Nutley authorities: DeMuro Park Track may be closed if social-distancing guidelines aren’t followed

From the Nutley Board of Commissioners: Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have included the…

Belleville, Nutley COVID-19 death count rises

The two Essex County towns The Observer covers continue to see astonishing COVID-19 related numbers. As…

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…

PLEASE DON’T LITTER!

While the nation and the world continue to deal with the Coronavirus, one smaller yet important…

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…

Nutley reports 4th COVID-19 fatality, third most in Essex County

The Nutley Board of Commissioners have reported the death of a fourth township resident who had…

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…

Nutley authorities announce second COVID-19 death

The Township of Nutley’s Board of Commissioners announced the second death of a Nutley resident who…

Nutley has first COVID-19 fatality, township authorities say; 9 new cases announced for total of 42

The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners has reported the first death of a Nutley resident…

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…