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The Harrison High School Boys Soccer Team is poised to make history this Sunday, November 24, 2024, as they face Sterling High School in the Group II State Championship Final. The highly anticipated match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Franklin High School Field, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset, NJ.
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In the spirit of giving, The Observer, a local newspaper serving the Town of Harrison and neighboring communities, is teaming up with Kearny PBA No. 21, FMBA Local 18/218, and CS-11 to host a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Their mission: to ensure every family in need has a hearty Thanksgiving meal,...
In a heartwarming display of community partnership, the New York Red Bulls and Kean University are joining forces to spread Thanksgiving cheer to families in need. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, will host a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway,...
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy led a heartfelt ceremony in Jersey City to honor the service and sacrifices of local veterans as part of the county’s annual Veterans Day commemorations. Among this year’s honorees from West Hudson were Cristina Sanchez of Harrison, Thomas Veith of...
The Mayor and Council of Harrison are scheduled to convene on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Harrison Town Hall. This meeting is expected to draw significant attention, as it marks the first time the governing body will meet since its last...
A very lucky New Jersey Lottery player has struck gold, winning a $1,302,942 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot with a ticket purchased at New Bergen Wines & Liquors located at 230 Kearny Avenue in the neighboring Town of Kearny, NJ on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
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In a surprising twist in the 2024 presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump captured significant ground in Harrison, New Jersey—a town traditionally known for its strong Democratic leanings. Trump won three districts outright and took the Fourth Ward with 568 votes to Kamala...
In a time when public libraries have become vibrant community hubs, offering everything from STEM programs to tech resources, the Town of Harrison, NJ, is facing a glaring oversight: the lack of a dedicated children's room in its public library. This is particularly troubling given that a...
In an electrifying milestone for NJ/NY Gotham FC (Gotham FC), they are set to host their first-ever Red Bull Arena home playoff game in the club's history on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The match, which kicks off at 3 p.m., sees Gotham FC facing off against the Portland Thorns in the quarterfinals...
On Monday, November 11, 2024, the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, gathered to honor its veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony led by Harrison Post 282 American Legion and Sergeant William Sawelson VFW Post 340. The observance, held at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Plaza in Harrison Library...
As the 2024 Presidential Election is upon us, it's crucial to understand where and how to vote to ensure your voice is heard. If you missed Early Voting or Vote By Mail, you can still vote using what a decade ago was the only way to Vote, In Person on Election Day. In New Jersey, polling...
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight, a system that will come to an end this year on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as clocks "fall back" by an hour. The change occurs at 2 a.m. when 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. adding...
