News & Opinion
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.
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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 ...
With a legacy that spans over a century, the Boy Scouts of America has established itself as one of the premier youth development organizations in the United States. Focused on nurturing character, citizenship, and fitness among young people, it boasts many chapters that exemplify these ideals, incl...
Sports fans and residents should prepare for a busy weekend in the Town of Harrison as the newly renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) hosts back-to-back professional soccer matches on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, 2025.
The New York Red Bulls will take the pitch ...
During a recent Harrison Mayor & Council meeting on March 18, 2025, Mayor James Fife made a surprising announcement about his plans to run for reelection in 2026. This declaration, not listed on the meeting agenda, followed the Pledge of Allegiance and came after consultations with his family and he...
The Town of Harrison has lost one of its most cherished figures. Antonino D’Angelo, known as "Nino" to all who knew him, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 74. His passing leaves a deep void, not just in his family, but in the hearts of the many friends, neighbors, and patrons who ...
