Jaimie Julia Winters

Jaimie Julia Winters is an award-winning editor and journalist. She has held senior editorial and communications roles with local, nonprofit, and faith-based news organizations, including Montclair Local, Jersey Catholic, The Record, South Bergenite, Ridgewood News, and North Jersey Media Group/ Gannett, where she helped pioneer digital-first reporting, transparency-driven coverage, and features.

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News Trends

World Cup fever comes home: Where to watch the games in Soccer Town, USA

When the FIFA World Cup comes to New Jersey this summer, many fans won't be heading to MetLife Stadium. With ticket prices ranging from hundreds to more than a thousand dollars, Kearny residents have another option: experiencing the world's biggest sporting event right here in the birthplace of American soccer. For more than a…

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News People

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, and building a life with her husband in New Jersey. Last week, she was helping lead a movement. The transformation began unexpectedly one February evening when her husband, Martin Soto, left their Kearny…

June 4, 20260Comments

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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 produce vendor after Alstede Farms withdrew from the market earlier this year. Rumors have circulated on social media for weeks suggesting the longtime community staple had been canceled altogether. But Joshua Humphrey, library director,…

June 2, 20260Comments

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News People

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 more than view the faces of local veterans — they can hear their stories. This year, Kearny’s Hometown Heroes banner program is introducing a new oral history initiative that allows residents to listen to recorded interviews with veterans…

May 25, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News Things to Do

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 events, including the town’s longtime Memorial Day Parade, Hometown Heroes Banner Program, and American Flag placement ceremony at Soldier's Circle. The 2026 Kearny Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. The parade…

May 20, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Food and Dining News

We have the scoop on cool treats for warm days

As temperatures rise and summer draws closer, ice cream season has officially arrived. Whether you’re craving a classic cone, Italian ice, rolled ice cream, or an over-the-top dessert creation, Kearny offers plenty of sweet spots to help you cool down. From longtime neighborhood favorites to newer specialty shops, here are three local destinations serving up…

May 18, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

Ride an e-bike? What to know about NJ’s new law

As New Jersey rolls out one of the nation’s most restrictive e-bike laws, Kearny officials are moving quickly to educate residents and prepare for enforcement—while some riders say the new rules may push them off the road entirely. The law requires all e-bike riders to obtain a license, register their bikes with the Motor…

May 14, 20260Comments

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Lifestyle News

What’s next for Kearny’s historic First Lutheran Church

Kearny officials say the town is moving forward with plans to convert the former First Lutheran Church property on Oakwood Avenue into a new community arts and recreation center while preserving one of the town’s most distinctive historic landmarks. The municipality officially acquired the property at 61-71 Oakwood Ave. in early 2024 for $1.46…

May 12, 20260Comments

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News Trends

Free SAT prep classes extended at Kearny Library through June

With the cost of private SAT tutoring often reaching hundreds of dollars, the Kearny Public Library is continuing to offer a free alternative for local high school students. The library has extended its SAT preparation classes on Monday evenings through May and into early June, providing students with extra support ahead of upcoming college…

May 7, 20260Comments

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Kearny launches community survey to shape town branding

The Town of Kearny, in partnership with the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ), is asking residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to weigh in on a new effort to define how the town presents itself to the public. Officials say the survey is part of a broader initiative to create a clear, consistent brand…

May 6, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters