Harrison, Bloomfield advance to boys volleyball sectional finals

At a time when most teams are in the physical and mental grind of the state…

Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…

Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner

Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…

Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary

Alex Valdez, of Kearny, knows he has an uphill battle to climb. After all, he’s challenging…

From Statford-Upon-Avon to Harrison — Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson stage this summer

WHATCo is bringing the Bard to West Hudson. In a unique collaboration with the Teaneck New…

FROM HARRISON TO HARVARD

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” So says the old Chinese proverb.…

Harrison boys volleyball defeats Kearny for Hudson title, completes unfinished business

For 53 weeks the thought of getting back to and winning a Hudson County championship has…

As HS Girls Flag Football continues to grow, Harrison thrives, moves to 9-0

It’s been a rough few years for the girls sports at Harrison High School. While the…

Athlete of the Week- Harrison’s De La Cruz joins elite company with 1,000th assist

In the moments following his 1,000th career assist on May 9, Jose De La Cruz was…

May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty

Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…

Kearny’s Mikael Fernandez, son of Michael and Josie Fernandez, heading to USNA

Kearny’s Mikael J. Fernandez, a graduate of High Tech High School in Secaucus, and the son…

West Hudson man, 60, arrested by HCPO and feds on cocaine-related charges, Suarez says

A Harrison man finds himself on the wrong side of the law after a joint Hudson…

WHATCo presenting ‘The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co raises the curtain on its next production, “The Great…

SWATTING incident at Washington Middle School leads to lockdown of all Harrison schools: HPD

The heavy police presence around Harrison’s Washington Middle School May 10 — and other schools in…

WHATCo auditions for Shakespearean performances set for May 1

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater, in association with the Hackensack…

In Harrison, spending rises while taxes remain stable — again

Overall spending is going up but taxes are going down. That, in short, is the story…

West Hudson teens heading to Houston for robotics championship

Four West Hudson teens — Isabella Fernandes-Santinho, Emma Fernandes-Santinho and Sofia Matos, of Kearny and Lyla…

WHATCo announces cast for ‘The Great Gatsby – A Live Radio Play’

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co (WHATCo) has announced the cast for “The Great Gatsby:…

The goals are clear for Harrison’s boys volleyball team

If there’s any question as to the expectations Harrison boys volleyball coaches Nick Landy and Anthony…

Experienced Harrison softball team begins new season confidently

When asked about the biggest difference from last season to this one, Harrison softball coach Keith…

Harrison’s Jayden Vega gets selected for Phil Simms North-South Game

  Jayden Vega didn’t have the senior season that he and his Harrison teammates envisioned for…

Auditions upcoming for WHATCo’s ‘Great Gatsby’ radio program

  The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for “The Great Gatsby: A…

Harrison HS putting on performances of ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ later this month

The Harrison High School Drama Club returns to the stage as it presents the musical “Schoolhouse…

ALERT — DeCamp Bus Lines ceasing operations to and from Manhattan April 7

Commuters who travel between the local area and Midtown Manhattan are going to find a new…

After 29 years, Harrison’s Athletic Hall of Fame is back with star-studded class

  If you didn’t know that Harrison High School had an Athletics Hall of Fame, don’t…

WHATCo murder-mystery trivia coming at month’s end

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns this year…

HONORING VINNIE’S LEGACY

They say a man’s true mark is made not necessarily by what people say about him…

Obituary — Leroy ‘Roy’ John Choffo

Leroy “Roy” John Choffo of Harrison died peacefully at Alaris Health at Belgrove, Kearny, on Monday,…

WHATCo performances of ‘Drop Dead!’ kick off Feb. 24 with featured actor Dr. John Branwell

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Main Stage 2023 season with the…

WHATCo. hosting auditions for next major production

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. will host open auditions for “You’re a Good Man,…