W.H.A.T. production of ‘Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus,’ will feature performances by 4 local politicians

One mayor and three councilmembers from West Hudson are in the cast ...

Just like Grandpa …

Bennett graduates fire academy, joins Harrison FD

Probationary firefighter will work Tour 3 at the Harrison Fire Department.

Harrison-East Newark Elks feed 300+ families for Thanksgiving

Harrison-East Newark Elks donate $500 to Pathways to Independence

Teens recognized for service to Harrison

KARDINALS RULE HUDSON SOCCER

When Nico Gomez was a little boy, he would constantly go to Red Bull Arena to…

Kearny soccer teams headed to Red Bull Arena Thursday; boys and girls teams play in respective county title games … boys vs. Harrison

It’s one thing for the Kearny High School soccer teams – both boys’ and girls’ squads…

Harrison’s Brando has an offer no one can refuse – goals

It’s hard not to ask Harrison High School junior striker Brando Moreno the origin of his…

Harrison’s Razzeto serves as panelist at Harrison HS Hispanic Heritage Month event

Why was West Hudson man arrested at Canadian border with his child & partner in the car?

A West Hudson dad and mom were arrested at the U.S.-Canada border Oct. 11, 2021, after…

Fife says he’s running for third full Harrison mayoral term

Harrison’s incumbent Mayor James A. Fife says he’s seeking another term with a full slate of…

Harrison’s native son Lucas returns home to coach grid team

When Jonathan Jackson decided to resign from his head football coaching position at Harrison High School…

SURGE IN CITIZENS — Harrison sees whopping 42.8% population increase in 2020 Census

Towns in The Observer’s readership area all saw a spike in population over the last 10…

FUN IN HARRISON SUMMER SCHOOL

When you think of the summertime and young people — during normal times, that is —…

RED BULL BROUHAHA

HARRISON — What started out as a friendly soccer match at Red Bull Arena between two…

Harrison Police Officer Elizabeth Delacruz, mom and Marine, dies aged 30

Harrison Police Officer Elizabeth Y. Delacruz of Jersey City died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, while at…

RECREATION RE-CREATION

You’ll forgive Harrison Recreation Director Larry Kelly and Recreation Chairman Larry Bennett if they’re a bit…

Harrison 5K run to benefit local scholars is May 16

Harrison High School Vice Principal and former Jersey City Councilman Steve Lipski is a runner. In…

TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS — A look at how Harrison’s DPW leads the way & sets the bar

When you think of a town’s Department of Public Works, a few things probably come to…

MIRACLE ON THE PASSAIC

Jennifer Karl, a resident of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Jersey City, will forever remember the…

W.H.A.T. hosting auditions Sept. 16 & 17 for ‘radio play’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co., announces the return of live theater to West Hudson…

Former Harrisonian JoAnn Barton making it big with radio show

JoAnn Barton is a Harrison girl at heart, even though she no longer lives here. From…

Hundreds wait on line in heat & humidity for food

Every time there is an emergency-food event locally, it begs a question — could it get…

Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

MURPHY’S LAW: YOU CAN’T OPEN!

Robert DaSilva, a resident of Kearny and the owner of Centanni Ristorante, is furious with Gov.…

Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area — Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence

Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all…

Harrison’s Hicks posts great recruiting numbers as AIC assistant grid coach

When Danny Hicks left Harrison High School last year for a chance to be an assistant…

Harrison’s Desosa signs letter to play sprint football at Caldwell

As the 2019 high school football season drew to a close in November, Mateo Desosa was…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…