News & Opinion
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...
The West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHATCo.), renowned for its commitment to fostering talent and bringing innovative performances to the stage, is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming One Acts Festival. This eagerly awaited event promises an eclectic mix of stories, characters,...
Released today (April 4, 2024), Música is a vibrant coming-of-age love story that has captivated audiences with its rich narrative and compelling visuals. Directed by Rudy Mancuso, who also stars in the film, Música weaves a tale of an aspiring creator battling with rhythmic...
In a vibrant celebration of Portuguese culture and gastronomy, the Portuguese American Community Center, known as Centro Romeu Cascaes, is set to dazzle the community with its much-anticipated Pig Roast Fest Dinner, or "Festa Do Leitão," this Saturday, April 6, 2024. From 7 p.m. to the...
In a display of musical prowess and community spirit, the Harrison High School Marching Band took to the streets as part of the annual United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. This year’s parade, a revered tradition in the community, saw a vibrant procession that...
In a recent press conference at Harrison Town Hall, Mayor James Fife announced a significant change in plans for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Toxic Sludge Dewatering Plant. Initially slated for the PSE&G property on South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, the facility is now set...
As spring awakens the landscape with vibrant colors, Essex County prepares to host its much-anticipated Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park. This year's festival, scheduled to start on Saturday, April 6th, and go through Sunday, April 14th, 2024, promises a blend of athletic endeavors,...
Amidst a sea of green, the Kearny High School Band and Cheerleaders dressed in red brought their spirited energy to the streets as they marched in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. From Harrison through East Newark and back to their hometown of Kearny, New...
In a vivid display of community spirit and historical continuity, members of the Copestone-Ophir Lodge #108 of Free Masons proudly participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade, on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Dressed impeccably to pay respect to their deep-rooted fraternity, and...
