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Bennett graduates fire academy, joins Harrison FD
Probationary firefighter will work Tour 3 at the Harrison Fire Department.
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…
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…