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Every Presidents’ Day, Americans look back on the nation’s leaders, the familiar faces on currency, the iconic speeches, the big turning points in Washington. In Harrison, NJ, the holiday lands a little differently. This mile-square town in Hudson County bears a presidential name, and it also has a ...
Commuters traveling from Harrison to New York City are facing a month of reduced NJ Transit rail service as crews shift train controls, signals, and operations from the century-old Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River, a major infrastructure transition tied to the G...
Valentine’s Day is often seen as a holiday for couples, but in communities like Harrison it’s also a time for families and friends to come together, share a meal, and show appreciation for the people who matter most.
From romantic dinners to casual outings, Harrison’s local dining scene offers a wi...
Families with young children in Harrison will have an opportunity to participate in a lively early-learning program at the Harrison Public Library as it hosts its “Toddler Time & Tiny Tots” activity for children up to age three.
The program will be held at the Harrison Public Library, 415 Harrison...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will hold its next public meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the early afternoon at the Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor. Commissioners are expected to consider a series of administrative, financial, redevelopment, and stadium-...
Football fans, food lovers and neighbors looking for a lively Sunday evening are invited to the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center (CRC-PACC) for a Super Bowl Watch Party and Potluck on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as the biggest game in American sports takes center stage.
Doors ...
When winter storms blanket Harrison in snow and ice, residents can count on a familiar sight: Department of Public Works crews methodically clearing streets curb to curb, restoring parking, access, and a sense of normalcy to the community.
Under the leadership of DPW Superintendent John “Skippy” St...
The Town of Harrison has issued an Emergency Alert in advance of a major snowstorm forecast for Sunday, January 25, 2026, through Monday, January 26, 2026. Residents are urged to prepare now and closely follow all parking and safety instructions as the storm approaches.
Significant Snow and Ice Exp...
The Harrison Police Department has provided an update regarding the November 5, 2025, incident that led to the arrest of six individuals, clarifying that the suspects are juveniles and that state law prohibits the release of their names or specific charges.
In response to a renewed inquiry from You...
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026. It is a day to reflect upon his life, leadership, and work on behalf of the Civil Rights Movement. Last year, we published an article outlining the numerous milestones Dr. King achieved and pointing out what we considered a poor decision: having the Harriso...
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, a senseless act of violence shook the West Hudson community, claiming the life of a beloved Harrison resident who was walking on Kearny Avenue just over the bridge that separates Harrison and Kearny, and leaving two communities struggling to comprehend how a quiet Sat...
Dear Residents of Harrison, NJ, and Our Neighbors,
As we move forward into another year, Your Harrison again extends its sincere wishes for health, peace, and resilience to our readers. Yet, as we did one year ago, we must acknowledge an uncomfortable reality: very little has changed regarding the ...
