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Gotham FC Hosts Bay FC at Sports Illustrated on Sat. June 21, 2025 bay fc gotham fc harrison nj san francisco sports illustrated sports illustrated stadium the sports illustrated stadium Jun 20, 2025

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the NJ/NY Gotham FC (Gotham FC) women’s soccer team will host Bay FC at 7:30 p.m. at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The highly anticipated National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) matchup is more than just a battle on the pitch — it’s also a community ce...

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Caught Between Two Dates:When Should Juneteenth Be Celebrated 13th amendment emancipation procolmation juneteenth Jun 18, 2025

Juneteenth, a blend of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” marks a critical turning point in American history, the true end of slavery in the United States. While it is now recognized as both a federal and state holiday, the exact date of observance varies, creating confusion and sparking a deeper co...

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Low Voter Turnout Raises Concerns About Democratic Leadership in Harrison's Primary Election councilman michael dolaghan eliana pintor marin frank x. schillari harrison nj hudson county board of elections hudson county clerk jack ciatarrelli james doran james fife james m davis jon bramnick mayor raymond mcdonough michael dolaghan mikie sherrill ras baraka raymond j. mcdonough shanique speight steven fulop Jun 16, 2025

Despite winning the Town of Harrison in the June 2025 Primary Election, Hudson County Sheriff Frank X. Schillari and gubernatorial hopeful Steven Fulop received little support in terms of voter mobilization from the local Democratic leadership. The Harrison Regular Democratic Organization (HRDO), un...

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Mobile Mammogram Screenings Coming to Harrison on Thurs. June 19, 2025 harrison nj mammography maria dealmeida university hospital Jun 13, 2025

In a vital effort to improve community health, University Hospital, partnering with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, will bring its Mammography in Motion mobile screening unit to Harrison, NJ, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.  You may recall that the Mammography in Motion came to Harrison in April of t...

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Project Receives Lifeline from HRA Amid Growing Concerns Over Delays accordia harrison urban renewal eastone harrison urban renewal llc extensions harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james fife mayor james fife walker & dunlop Jun 11, 2025

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) has once again extended critical project deadlines for the long-delayed developers Accordia Harrison Urban Renewal LLC (Accordia) and Eastone Harrison Urban Renewal LLC. (Eastone) development located on South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd and approving a new lender, W...

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Where & How To Vote Harrison Primary Election Day Tues. June 10, 2025 check voting location check voting status election governor race harrison nj primary election 2025 Jun 09, 2025

New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and polling locations across the state — including Harrison — will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are inside the voting location by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballots, no matter how long the line is.

On Tuesday, June 1...

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Pride Celebration: Gotham FC Hosts Kansas City Sat. June 7, 2025 breanna stewart chelsea piers gotham fc harrison nj jan sport juan carlos amorĂłs kansas city currents mariyea nj ny gotham fc red bull arena rose lavelle sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium Jun 06, 2025

The NJ/NY Gotham FC women’s soccer team will host the Kansas City Current in a highly anticipated National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clash on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. This match not only brings together two dynamic teams in th...

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Newark Honors Late Harrison Restaurateur Antonino “Nino” D’Angelo antonino d'angelo harrison nj help 2 feed newark councilman michael silva nino nino's restaurant ninos pizzeria st. john's church Jun 04, 2025

As the evening sun cast long shadows across the grounds of St. John’s Church in Newark’s Ironbound district, dozens of people gathered not just to remember a man but to celebrate a legacy built on compassion, generosity, and quiet heroism. 

The late Antonino “Nino” D’Angelo, the longtime owner of N...

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Harrison Voters Guide Primary Election Tues. 6/10/25 + Early Voting check voting location check voting status goverrnors race 2025 harrison nj james doran michael dolaghan primary election 2025 voting machines Jun 02, 2025

New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and polling locations across the state — including Harrison — will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are inside the voting location by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballots, no matter how long the line is.

Early Voting Perio...

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Red Bulls v. Atlanta United Pride Night Sat. May 31, 2025 @SI Stadium atlanta unied fc atlanta united harrison nj new york red bulls pride month sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium May 30, 2025

The New York Red Bulls will take the pitch against Atlanta United FC on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in a highly anticipated Major League Soccer (MLS) clash at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The match is not only significant for the standings—it also marks the club’s ann...

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Harrison’s Centro Romeu Cascaes Hosts Two-Day Portugal Day Celebration centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center cultural event harrison nj harrison nj portugal day harrison portugal day portugal day May 28, 2025

The vibrant spirit of Portugal will fill the streets of Harrison once again as the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center (CRC) prepares to host its annual Portugal Day Celebration on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, 2025. The two-day event is one of Harrison’s most cherished...

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Charlotte FC Midweek Showdown @ New York Red Bulls on May 28, 2025 charlotte fc harrison nj harrison police new york red bulls sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium traffic bulletin May 27, 2025

 Sports Illustrated Stadium will once again be the site of high-level Major League Soccer action as Charlotte FC travels north to face off against the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., promising an exciting early-evening matchup that could impact the ...

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