With help from the Paper Mill Playhouse, Harrison HS’s drama club will perform ‘The Apple Tree’

Performances April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 401 Kingsland Ave.

Red Bulls move start time for home opener, same day as parade, to 7 p.m.

The Red Bulls have changed the start time to its home opener, scheduled the same day…

REST EASY ERNIE

Ernesto “Ernie” Hernandez loved being a cop. But perhaps it was never more evident than it…

(VIDEO) End of Watch radio call for Harrison Police Sgt. Ernesto ‘Ernie’ Hernandez

Girls on the gridiron? It’s coming soon

At first thought, the idea seemed preposterous. Girls actually playing a boys’ sport like football? But…

Harrison man pleads guilty to 2007 murder in Jersey City: Suarez

A Harrison man suspected in a 2007 Jersey City murder has pled guilty and he now…

Step-off time for 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade changed

The Red Bulls, reportedly, say it was all in the hands of Major League Soccer. The…

Harrison Knights collecting soup cans for Holy Cross pantry — and they need your help

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 402 of Harrison sponsor a Souper Bowl food drive through…

Miller named President of West Hudson Arts & Theater Co.

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company has announced founding President Jerry Ficeto will assume the…

Harrison girls survive COVID-19 shutdown

Jenn Caliendo had high hopes for the 2021-2022 girls’ high school basketball season. Things just had…

East Newark PD searching for missing girl, 17, and need your help locating her

Please watch this video for full details. Call East Newark police if you’ve seen her at…

Harrison’s Tom Conlon wins prestigious submarine veterans’ award

Thomas Conlon of Harrison, a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., (New Jersey North Base)…

Blue Tide will roll toward respectability this season

Jose Camano begins his third season as the head boys’ basketball coach at his alma mater,…

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…