Meet the Kearny cobbler keeping shoe repair alive
Lucio Paiva, a 70-year-old Brazilian cobbler, hands over a mirror-shine, thigh-high, red stiletto boot. “You like?” he asks. “Maybe for…
Kearny students, teachers and superintendent honored for multilingual excellence
Press Release– The Kearny School District proudly celebrated a milestone year for its multilingual programs, marked by a record-breaking number…
World of football (soccer) comes back to where it all started in the U.S. — Kearny
It is a celebration of the sport of football or soccer, which Brazilian soccer legend Pelé called "the Beautiful Game."
The…
Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 5-7
Looking for something to do this weekend? From family-friendly movies and magic shows at the Kearny Public Library to great…
Finding her voice after her husband was detained by ICE
Four months ago, Gabriela Soto of Kearny was focused on raising her two young children, preparing for a third baby,…
Farmers Market is in limbo after farmer pulls out
With summer approaching, the future of Kearny’s Farmers Market remains uncertain as organizers work to secure a new location and…
Kearny Eats! returns June 5 with deals, discounts and local flavor
There is one local event that never fails to excite the food lover in all of us. Kearny Eats! is…
Community Calendar
Kearny Eats! Dine In, Eat Out, Pick Up, Deliver
June 5, 2026 · 9:00 am – June 21, 2026 · 9:00 pm
Dad & Donuts Brunch
June 13, 2026 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
America 250 Celebrate Our Nation, Honor Our Heroes
June 13, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
35th Annual Kearny Senior Picnic
June 17, 2026 · 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
2026 World Cup at Veterans Field
June 19, 2026 · 3:00 pm – June 26, 2026 · 8:00 pm
EPIC Foam Party
June 20, 2026 · 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
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Kearny Korean War Hero Finally Receives Long-Overdue Recognition
More than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War, Kearny native Private…
Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Things to do May 29-31
There are a number of great things to do this weekend including a number of fundraisers…
Hear the stories behind the banners: Hometown Heroes Audio Project launches for Memorial Day
As residents walk along the avenue beneath rows of Hometown Heroes banners, they can now do…
Photos from Kearny’s Memorial Day Parade
This past Thursday, May 21, 2026 Kearny held it's annual Memorial Day Parade to honor …
Your Kearny Life Memorial Day weekend guide: Saturday-Monday May 23-25
Calling all kids! Summer is almost here and to kick off the Memorial Day weekend beginning…
Kearny to honor fallen service members with Memorial Day Parade and remembrance
Kearny will once again honor the nation’s fallen service members with a series of Memorial Day…
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Portugal Day celebration
Photos by Ron Smits/courtesy of Town of Kearny
