News & Opinion
In a commendable effort to enhance community health, RWJ Barnabas Health Clara Maass Medical Center is set to provide free health screenings at the Harrison Senior Citizen Center this Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can avail themselves of blood pressure, glucose, and...
In a recent community policing meeting organized by the Harrison Police Department and held in the Cobalt Building, residents from Steelworks, Vermella Harrison, The Wyldies, and Cobalt Building voiced concerns over various community issues, particularly during Red Bull Arena events. The meeting,...
Amidst the backdrop of modern apartment buildings in what is now a burgeoning residential community, Harrison, NJ residents are grappling with significant urban development issues. These concerns are currently focused on the ongoing traffic disruptions and being locked out of their neighborhood...
Get ready to enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting prizes! Troop & Pack 305, chartered by St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church of Kearny, is hosting its highly anticipated Texas Barbecue & Tricky Tray event on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This fun-filled event...
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is set to bring convenience right to the doorstep of Harrison residents with its Mobile Unit this coming Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Located in front of the Harrison Senior Citizen Center at 221 Harrison Avenue, the unit will operate from 9 a.m. to 2...
As part of a broader initiative to modernize transit access across the New York and New Jersey area, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has introduced the Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) system, now operational at select turnstiles in all PATH terminal stations including the...
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the vibrant streets of West Hudson buzzed with the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, highlighted by the participation of Boy Scouts Troop 305 in the United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This event not only celebrates Irish heritage but also exemplifies the values of...
The Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, along with the Hudson County Board of Commissioners, has announced a public hearing to discuss significant safety improvements slated for South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, stretching from Harrison Avenue to Cape May Street. This initiative, conspicuously...
As the calendar turns to mid-April, soccer fans in the New York metropolitan area are in for a treat with a spectacular weekend of soccer at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, April 13 &14, 2024, the arena will host back-to-back matches featuring...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency has canceled its meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive cancellation. The last time the agency convened was over two months ago, on February 12, 2024, raising concerns that the agency meetings are being canceled to shield...
The quiet buzz of anticipation has settled over the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, as residents prepare for a celestial event of a lifetime – a solar eclipse set to darken the skies on Monday, April 8, 2024. This rare astronomical phenomenon is expected to draw skygazers from across the...
In the annals of musical history, March 31, 1949, stands as a watershed moment, marking the introduction of the 7-inch record spinning at 45 revolutions per minute (RPM) by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) from Harrison, New Jersey. This innovation would not only revolutionize the way music...
