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The New York Red Bulls Aim to extend their Unbeaten Streak Against Rival Club in Saturday night's Matchup. The New York Red Bulls return to the Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a highly anticipated matchup against longtime rivals D.C. United. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 ...

For the first time in years, the Harrison Mayor & Council held a full meeting in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers—and it wasn’t standing room only but it was a very large crowd. Dozens of residents, along with a significant number of Harrison Police Officers and their supporters, packed the room on Tu...

The two unions representing the officers of the Harrison Police Department—Harrison PBA Local 22 and Harrison PBA 22A—have issued a strong joint statement condemning the recent move by the Harrison Mayor & Council to introduce an ordinance creating a new civilian Police Director position. The propos...

This Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. NJ/NY Gotham FC will welcome the North Carolina Courage to Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) for a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) matchup that promises both athletic intensity and a celebration of fashion. The game, themed Dress to Impres...

Without public notice or inclusion on the original agenda, the Harrison Mayor & Council introduced an ordinance at their most recent meeting on April 1, 2025, to amend the Police Department’s Table of Organization by adding the position of Police Director, a civilian role with a proposed salary rang...

The Harrison High School Drama Club is set to take the stage with its spring musical, Bubble Boy, running Thursday through Saturday, April 10–12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Harrison High School Auditorium located at 401 Kingsland Avenue, Harrison, NJ.

This year’s production promises to be an eye-pop...

Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, the Town of Harrison's Water Department will initiate a crucial maintenance program aimed at ensuring the purity and safety of its water supply. The six-week project involves the flushing of fire hydrants across Harrison, scheduled to take place nightly from 9 p.m. to...

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the New York Red Bulls will square off against Chicago Fire FC in a significant MLS regular season matchup at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m. This game is not only a test of skill on the pitch but also a night of inclusivity and awareness, as the Red...

From Saturday, April 5, to Sunday, April 13, 2025, Essex County Branch Brook Park will host its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a vibrant celebration set among the park's world-famous cherry trees. Just a short drive from Harrison, NJ, and accessible via the Clifton Avenue Exit on Route 280 West, th...

In a crucial community health initiative, University Hospital, in collaboration with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, will deploy a Mobile Mammogram Screening vehicle to Harrison, NJ, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance breast cancer screening accessibility for local women.

Local soccer fans are bracing for a thrilling Sunday as the New York Red Bulls II gear up to face New York City FC II in a Major League Soccer Next Pro league match on March 30, 2025. The game, which is set to kick off at 2:00 PM at the Sports Illustrated Statdium (formerly the Red Bull Arena), is n...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to discuss ongoing and future activities for the Lower 8 Miles of the Passaic River and the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site and the Newark Riverside Industrial Park. The meeting will take ...