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Harrison Community 5K Set for May 31 in Library Park alamo insurance group inc. cko kickboxing dunkin in harrison ferreira construction harrison 5k race harrison nj harrison public library premier case associates of west hudson st. michael's medical center May 01, 2026

Residents, runners, walkers, families, and even dog lovers are invited to take part in the upcoming Harrison Community 5K on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Town of Harrison, New Jersey.

The community-focused event will begin at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at Veterans Plaza in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Par...

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Harrison Police Celebrate Promotions and Chief Swearing-In harrison chief stanley titterington harrison nj harrison police department poilce chief stanley titterington police chief sgt. david burke sgt. freddy lecca sgt. iker bermudez sgt. james nichirco sgt. omar baldeon sgt. robert archibald sgt. sean casteneda Apr 27, 2026

The Town of Harrison celebrated an important milestone for the Harrison Police Department as several officers were officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Police Chief Stanley Titterington was formally sworn in during a ceremony in the Mayor & Council Chambers at Harrison Town Hall.

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Three-Way Race Heats Up for Hudson County District 9 Seat alex valdez district 9 election harrison nj hudson county election june primary larry bennett mina ekladours primary election 2026 Apr 20, 2026

Voters in Harrison, East Newark, Kearny, and part of Secaucus and Jersey City (the Ninth District) will soon decide who will represent them on the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners (formerly known as the Hudson County Freeholders Board)  in one of the most closely watched county races in W...

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Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Returns with Bloomfest, Race& Family Fun branch brook park alliance caroline bamberger fuld cherry blossoms cherry blossoms festival essex county executive joseph n. divencenzo harrison nj joseph n. divincenzo Mar 27, 2026

From Saturday, April 4 through Sunday, April 19, 2026, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Branch Brook Park, offering one of New Jersey’s most breathtaking signs of spring.

Located just a short drive from Harrison and easily accessible via the Clifton Avenue exit off Route 280 West, the ...

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Harrison Hosts Gotham FC vs Orlando Pride Sunday Night 3/29/26 gotham fc harrison nj nj/ny gotham fc orlando pride sports illustrated stadium Mar 25, 2026

A playoff rematch with major implications headlines Sunday night soccer at Sports Illustrated Stadium, as NJ/NY Gotham FC (Gotham FC) closes out its three-match homestand against the Orlando Pride on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.

The match is a highly anticipated reunion betwe...

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2026 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Photos Harrison NJ harrison nj st. patrick day parade united irish association united irish st. patrick day parade Mar 23, 2026

The streets of Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny came alive with pride, tradition, and unmistakable Irish spirit as the United Irish Associations of West Hudson celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This milestone event once again proved why the parade remains one of the m...

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Gotham FC Home Opener March 21, 2026 vs NC Courage gotham fc harrison nj home opener nc courage fc nj ny gotham fc sports illustrated stadium Mar 18, 2026

The reigning champions of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) will return to the pitch in a big way this weekend as NJ/NY Gotham FC hosts the North Carolina Courage on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.

The highly anticipated home ope...

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World Rugby HSBC SVNS Tournament at Harrison Stadium Mar 14–15, 2026 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department hsbc major league rugby sports illustrated sports illustrated stadium st. patrick day parade svns teg rugby live traffic bulletin united irish united irish st. patrick day parade usa rugby world rugby Mar 11, 2026

The world’s top rugby sevens teams will take center stage in Harrison this weekend as World Rugby and USA Rugby, in partnership with TEG Rugby Live, host the United States leg of the HSBC SVNS Series at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, March 14, 2026 and Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The two-day i...

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West Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade Returns 3/15/2026 for 50th Year east newark nj ellen mcgirr-murray harrison nj kearny nj kevin quinn patrick conlon st. patrick day parade united irish association united irish st. patrick day parade Mar 09, 2026

The United Irish Associations of West Hudson will celebrate a major milestone this year when its 50th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The parade has long been one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations, hono...

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Red Bulls v CF Montreal Sun. March 8th 2026 Sports Illustrated cf montreal harrison nj new york red bulls sports illustrated stadium Mar 07, 2026

The New York Red Bulls will return to the pitch Sunday, March 8, 2026 in the afternoon when they host CF Montréal at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., an update from the previously scheduled 3:30 p.m. start time.

The Red Bulls enter the match ...

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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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