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As the holiday season kicks into high gear, shoppers are reminded to support local businesses during their holiday shopping. Saturday, November 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday. The annual event, launched in 2010 by American Express, celebrates and supports small businesses that are the heart...
Thanksgiving Day, as we know it, owes much to President Abraham Lincoln, who played a pivotal role in formalizing the holiday. While the origins of Thanksgiving trace back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast, the journey to a...
The Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center in Harrison, NJ, is embracing the spirit of giving and joy this holiday season with two special events designed to bring the community together while spreading cheer to those in need.
Toy Drive in Partnership with Tomorrow’s...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. on the third floor of Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ. The meeting will take place in the Mayor's Conference Room. Among the key items on the...
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.
The winning numbers for that...
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...
