Nutley-Belleville preps for annual Columbus Day Parade

The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee announces that this year’s parade is scheduled for Sunday,…

Play Monopoly with Lyndhurst E-squad; help save lives

Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad (LPES) will host a local Monopoly Game Tournament, in conjunction with Boiling…

Registration Opens for Fall 2012 Theatre Workshop Program

Registration is now open for fall theatre workshop programs for Nutley youngsters in grades 3 to…

Pathways to Independence celebrates its 35th year

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – There are organizations that contribute tremendously to our…

Remembering a N. Arlington 9/11 hero

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent On Sept. 10, the day before the anniversary of the…

Town, firefighters going to arbitration

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny’s Bravest and town officials are deadlocked on efforts…

Investors Bank celebrates new locale and loyal customers with VIP reception

    By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Investors Bank hosted a VIP reception this past…

Giants celebrate grand opening of business

    By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor KEARNY – Hundreds of Giants fans lined Kearny Avenue…

How we lost the Passenger Pigeon and other birds

    By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – In 1800, the Passenger Pigeon was considered…

Discarded wood pile ignites behind house

  KEARNY – Advice on home renovations: If that work is producing debris, make sure the…

Correction:

In last week’s story about Roche, Nutley site, the amount cited for the tax abatement is…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Dear Editor: I have been a volunteer at Oakeside Cultural Center in Bloomfield for many years…

Back to drawing board to lure Passaic Ave. redevelopers

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A hoped-for makeover of Kearny’s waterfront district – buoyed…

Prostate cancer and you

  By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent As men age, their bodies become susceptible to an ever…

The world is her canvas: budding Belleville artist ready to make it big

      By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Vivid colors courtesy of dazzling brush…