EDITORIAL — Refurbished Oval is something to behold

If you haven’t been inside it yet, you’re in for treat. Kearny’s Gunnel Oval, under renovation…

EDITORIAL — In thanks to our local funeral directors

One year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was growing completely out of control, there was one…

EDITORIAL: COVID-19’s toll on mental health

The numbers are staggering. COVID-19 has led to a serious toll on Americans’ mental health. According…

EDITORIAL — Belleville painting is hardly in unsafe hands with mayor

There’s a lot going on in this world of ours. We just marked the first anniversary…

EDITORIAL — No parade? No problem

This is normally a time of year where a lot is happening. The clocks move forward…

EDITORIAL — What a year it’s been for all of us

It’s almost eerie to look back at The Observer of March 11, 2020. It included the…

EDITORIAL — Bergen County must do better with COVID-19 vaccines

When Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos expressed his disappointment a few weeks ago that Kearny was…

EDITORIAL — In thanks to Santos and NJSEA for keeping Keegan closed

Last week, we brought you and update for the first time about the status of the…

EDITORIAL — Please curb your dogs!

Kearny resident Eileen Verdi generally has a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in…

EDITORIAL — In Tony Mondaro we trust

Well, we all seem to have gotten through the recent snow storm. Of course, we certainly…

EDITORIAL — Somehow, people are still using the street to dispose of masks …

For those of us out there old enough, perhaps you might recall, oh, it’s probably 25…

EDITORIAL — Have a driveway? A garage? Please use it for the sake of others

On the surface, this editorial might seem like outright complaining. But the truth is, it’s not.…

EDITORIAL — In a very dark world, there’s still some brightness left

Turning on the television these days is a risky proposition, especially if you’re among those who…

EDITORIAL — Victims of domestic violence need better protections

It is rare the pages of this newspaper contain stories involving domestic violence. This is a…

2020: A horrible year, yet one that taught us so very much …

The easy thing to do is to say 2020 was a horrendous year. You probably wouldn’t…