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USA Women vs Colombia Headlines SheBelieves Cup in Harrison argentina womens soccer canada womens soccer columbia national fc harrison nj sports illustrated stadium united states womens national team Mar 06, 2026

Soccer fans in the Town of Harrison will have the opportunity to see four international women’s national teams compete this Saturday, March 7, 2026, when the SheBelieves Cup comes to Sports Illustrated Stadium for a special international doubleheader.

The action begins at 12:30 p.m. with Canada vs....

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Harrison Native Alexandra Perez Promoted to U.S. Army Major harrison nj major alexandra perez seton hall university us army Mar 04, 2026

The Town of Harrison paid tribute to one of its own on the evening of March 3, 2026, when U.S. Army officer Alexandra Perez was formally promoted to the rank of Major during a special ceremony held in the Mayor and Council Chambers at Harrison Town Hall. The promotion ceremony was held immediately f...

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Swift Police Response Helps Save Local Child detective sgt. matthew murphy harrison fire department officer cindy alba officer luis terrones Mar 02, 2026

Two Harrison, NJ, police officers are being credited with helping to save the life of a toddler who suffered a medical emergency inside a Washington Street home.

According to Det. Lt. Matthew Murphy of the Harrison Police Department, officers were dispatched on Monday, February 23, 2026, at approxi...

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CRC Hosts Traditional Matança do Porco Feb. 28 '26 in Harrison NJ centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center civic community event dinner harrison nj matanca do porco Feb 27, 2026

The Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center (CRC-PACC) in Harrison will host its annual “Matança do Porco” celebration and dinner on Saturday, February 28, 2026, inviting the community to experience one of Portugal’s most enduring rural traditions, a celebration rooted in food, fam...

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Red Bulls Kick Off 2026 Home Season at SIS Feb. 28 harrison nj harrison path harrison path station new england revolution new york red bulls port authority of new york/new jersey red bull soccer traffic bulletin Feb 25, 2026

The New York Red Bulls’ 2026 Home Opener is set for Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison—an earlier-than-usual start time for a Saturday match in the Red Bulls’ home building. The opponent for opening day is a familiar Eastern Conferen...

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Harrison Offers Free Garage Parking During Snowstorm free parking harrrison nj no parking snow removal snow route snow storm Feb 22, 2026

With a snowstorm forecast to impact Harrison from Sunday, February 22, through Monday, February 23, 2026, the Town is implementing its emergency snow-removal measures and asking residents to move vehicles off key streets. “No parking” signs have been posted to allow Department of Public Works (DPW) ...

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Weekend Blizzard Forecast for Harrison: Sunday–Monday Storm 2/21/2026 anthony mondaro harrison weather center harrison weather station national weather service nws snow storm tony mondaro Feb 21, 2026

Harrison residents and our neighbors across New Jersey and the NYC Metropolitan area should take note: when Meteorologist Anthony “Tony” Mondaro of the Harrison Weather Center sounds the alarm, it’s usually wise to listen.

Tony’s forecasts have consistently proven accurate, and his latest outlook f...

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Zoom EPA Passaic River Sludge Plant Meeting Set for Mon. Feb. 23, 2026 epa cag harrison construction department harrison nj harrison parking garage snow removal snow storm zoom Feb 18, 2026

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold the next meeting of the Passaic River Community Advisory Group (CAG) on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. There will be no in-person option for residents. The Public is invited to attend the meeting. The Zoom meeting link...

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Harrison NJ: A Town Named for a President & Visited by Another cobalt lofts crucible drive crucible steel harrison nj harrison redevelopment president day president harrison president taft Feb 16, 2026

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 ...

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Commuters & Harrison Brace For Impact Of Transit Limited Service to NYC amtrak harrison nj harrison path nj transit train north portal bridge portal bridge Feb 15, 2026

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...

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Harrison’s Local Restaurants harrison nj harrison nj restaurants harrison restaurants valentine day Feb 14, 2026

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...

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Harrison Public Library Launches “Toddler Time & Tiny Tots” Program cultural event harrison nj harrison public library Feb 09, 2026

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...

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