Tan Mom, formerly of Nutley, seeking Florida seat in the U.S. Senate

Well this is tantastic news. Tan Mom, 55, of Nutley, also known by her real name,…

NA’s summer concert series comes to a successful close

North Arlington’s Summer Concert on Aug. 8 hit all the right notes, featuring “The Reagans 80s…

Nutley native, former Maroon Raiders wrestling coach Frank DiPiano, becomes new AD at St. Benedict’s

Frank DiPiano looks upon his new office as the athletic director at St. Benedict’s Prep and…

Nutley boy, 11, honored by commissioners after journey to D.C. as ambassador

Russell Ballou, of Nutley, is only 11. And yet, he’s already accomplished more than some people…

Nutley PD: 3 arrested on DWI charges, others

The Nutley Police Department made a slew arrests to end July and in the process, took…

Ciccolini Brothers redevelopment plan on track: Scarpelli

The Nutley Board of Commissioners say they continue to make progress on the property formerly occupied…

Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies

Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…

Nutley American LL wins 8U North Jersey championship, falls in state final

As Travis Gonick talked to his Nutley American Little League 8U team for the last time…

New crosswalk beacon installed in Nutley

The Nutley Department of Public Works has installed a new pedestrian crosswalk beacon at the intersection…

Nutley hosting blood drive in August

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health has partnered with Vitalant Blood Services of New…

Nutley American Little League wins 7-8 District title, is on the verge of more

When play began for just the second Little League State Tournament for players ages 7-8, Nutley…

Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…

Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home

Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…

Nutley completes 10th Junior Police Academy to rave reviews

For the last decade, the Nutley Police Department has hosted scores of fifth- through eighth-graders each…

After nearly 80 years of waiting, Nutley World War II hero’s remains are coming home next week

A fallen Nutley resident who was a U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and whose remains took decades…

Lyndhurst Girls Basketball Summer League returns with heavy local flavor

Opportunities for local girls basketball players aren’t as plentiful as they are for their male counterparts.…

1 under arrest, 2 sought in Nutley attempted burglary: police

One person is in custody but other suspects are still being sought by the Nutley Police…

Two locals conferred degrees by Centenary University

Two local graduates have been awarded a degree by Centenary University in Hackettstown. Laura Lehman, of…

Local trio makes history with first NJ Girls Flag Football North-South All-Star Game

Harrison’s Fatma Mohamed and Rasha Abdeljalil as well as Marcella Blancato of Nutley have been trend-setters…

Nutley PD says it’s seeing catalytic converter theft uptick

The Nutley Police Department is advising residents of a recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police…

Nutley Commissioners, Board of Ed, enter shared-services agreement

The Nutley Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution to enter into a shared-services agreement with…

Athlete of the Week — Nutley softball, shortstop Mariano are heating up at the right time

Gabriella Mariano may only be a sophomore, but is used to pressure at this point. First…

Annual blood drive to honor Anne Rotonda set for next month

The Township of Nutley will once again host a blood drive to honor the memory of…

Nutley EMS Night set for next week

The Nutley Fire Department and Commissioner Alfonse Petracco invite all township residents the department’s second-annual EMS…

Rock Hunger VI set for next month in Nutley

Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live music festival —  Rock Hunger VI — returns to Old Canal…

Nutley Relay for Life set for later this week

The 17th annual Relay For Life of Nutley United in Hope to benefit American Cancer Society…

May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty

Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…

Despite tough schedule, Nutley softball remain up-beat heading into the playoffs

Due to a grueling Super Essex Conference – American Division schedule that features six games in…

Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…

Nutley baseball hopeful for a turnaround after a short break

It’s understandable if the last six-plus weeks for the Nutley baseball team has felt like a…