EDITORIAL — Locally, Scarpelli and Tucci set an example for nation to follow

Remember the days when the transition of power was a given and not a political wedge…

Familiar face appointed Kearny’s new superintendent of schools

A veteran Kearny public schools educator has been chosen to lead the district.

Feds charge NA man for role in one of nation’s largest-ever counterfeit networking scams

A North Arlington man was arrested Friday, May 20, on charges of participating in a multimillion-dollar…

The Observer proudly salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, who graduates West Point today

The Observer proudly congratulates and salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, a 2018 graduate of St. Peter’s…

2 local men to be ordained — one a priest, the other a deacon — in coming days

David Hinojosa is currently serving St. Peter's, Belleville, as a transitional deacon.

Little Red School House hosting music exhibit

The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, at 400 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst, featuring its current exhibit “Lyndhurst High…

Disposal Road renamed for late Firefighter Silkowski

The Borough of North Arlington, last week, changed the name of Disposal Road to Silkowski Road…

What is a hospitalist?

Observer Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo’s step-mother wasn’t feeling well two weeks ago, so after a brief call…

KHS’s De Los Santos receiving prestigious Governor’s Award

De Los Santos has been singing for years in Kearny — often at the town’s Christmas…

Melham, DePeña & Graziano cruise to Belleville election victory

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham easily cruised to a second term, holding off challenger and current Councilman…

Kearny topples Harrison in 2 sets for Hudson volleyball championship

One year after falling short in the title game and more than five weeks after its…

AOTW: Nutley’s DeLanzo getting it done on the mound & at the plate

DeLanzo’s recent performance on the mound, as well as his continued excellence at the plate and…

Nutley softball team preps to face Mount St. Dom’s in Essex final this weekend

Nutley will face top-seeded Mount St. Dominic, ranked No. 8 in the state by NJ.com, in the…

Major winds, storms possible today after 1 p.m., and PSE&G says it’s prepared

PSE&G is prepared for the high winds, severe thunderstorms and hail and tornado threats forecast for…

Belleville Planning Board attorney abruptly resigns following Melham’s decisive victory last week

Resignation came just hours before May's scheduled meeting