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Kearny Belleville Elks Lodge Shine@ United Irish St Patrick Day Parade harrison nj kearny belleville elks lodge st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 11, 2024

The spirited members of the Kearny Belleville Elks Lodge 1050 donned in green marched with pride and enthusiasm in the 2024 United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. As the members crossed the intersection of North Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and William Street in Harrison NJ, the Lusitania Savings Bank...

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St. Patrick's Parade: Girl Scouts Unit 14 Kearny Harrison East Newark girl scouts girl scouts service unit 14 harrison nj st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024
The Girl Scouts Service Unit 14 participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Parade. 
 
From the Girl Scouts website: Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities...
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St. Patrick's Day Parade: East Newark Volunteer Firefighters east newark fire department east newark firefighters harrison nj st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024

The Borough of East Newark Volunteer Firefighters have always participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade and this year was no exception. There is nothing like the sound of the siren from the East Newark Fire Department's 1941 Engine which takes the lead every time.  Compared...

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St. Patrick's Parade: Grand Marshall & Deputy Grand Marshalls harrison nj st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024

The United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal William W. Dow Jr., alongside Deputy Grand Marshals Stanley "Billy" Titterington and Gloria O'Reilly Spence, three individuals whose profound contributions to the community embody the spirit of service and dedication. We covered their...

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United Irish 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade: St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band harrison nj st. columcille pipe band st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024

The St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band of Kearny, NJ, will proudly participate in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade, marking its passage through the West Hudson towns of Harrison, Kearny, and East Newark. This year is especially significant as the pipe band celebrates its 75th...

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Spring Forward: Clocks One Hour Forward Sunday March 10th benjamin franklin daylight savings time harrison nj world war i monument Mar 09, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, starting at 2 a.m., you need to adjust your clocks ahead one hour (if they don’t automatically do it for you). This adjustment catapults us into Daylight Saving Time (DST), an age-old practice with profound implications for our daily lives and rhythms. Let’s...

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Lifesaving Cause New York Blood Services Holds Blood Drive in Harrison harrison nj harrison path harrison path station harrison recreation center new york blood center nybc path station Mar 08, 2024

In a call to action, New York Blood Services (NYBC), will be holding a Blood Drive in Harrison, NJ. The organization is set to conduct a blood drive at the Harrison Recreation Center, located at 401 Warren Street, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The event, running from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., is...

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Portal Bridge: Navigating Commuter Chaos with Harrison's Path Station harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison path harrison path station portal bridge Mar 07, 2024

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Portal Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey, a crucial component of the region's rail infrastructure, found itself at the center of a major commuting disruption. The century-old swing bridge got stuck in the open position for an agonizing 90 minutes. This malfunction...

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New York Red Bull Management Receive Key to Harrison At Council Meeting harrison nj james fife julian deguzman mayor & council mayor james fife new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bulls soccer sandro schwarz Mar 06, 2024

In a ceremonial gesture of appreciation and acknowledgment, the New York Red Bulls were presented with the Key to the Town of Harrison during a town council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This honor was conferred "In Recognition of Dedication to the Town of Harrison and Community," a notable...

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Red Bulls v. FC Dallas: Home Opener Red Bull Arena Sat. March 9, 2024 fc dallas harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull arena schedule toyota stadium traffic traffic bulletin Mar 05, 2024

This Saturday, March 9, 2024, marks the beginning of a couple of busy weeks at the Red Bull Arena as the New York Red Bulls host FC Dallas for their 2024 home opener. With the kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m., anticipation is building for what promises to be an enthralling encounter between two clubs...

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Harrison Mayor and Council Meeting Tues. Mar. 5, 2024 6:15 p.m. agriculture department environmental protection agency epa harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department mayor & council red bull arena toxic sludge Mar 04, 2024

The Town of Harrison is set to host its Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ. This session is anticipated to address a variety of resolutions, ordinances, and community concerns.

The...

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United Irish 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Sun. Mar. 10, 2024 harrison nj st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 03, 2024

The United Irish of West Hudson is set to commemorate a significant milestone with its 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The grand event will embark from in front of the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, at 1 p.m. and will proudly proceed north up...

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