Little museum at the top of the stairs keeps Kearny’s past alive

By Jaimie Julia Winters In the mid-2000s, Sandra McAllister climbed the stairs to the second floor of the Kearny Library and stepped into the long-closed Kearny Museum. After years of being shut to the public, the space had become a catchall for donated “historical” items left behind by well-meaning residents. “There were piles…

ByJaimie Julia WintersJanuary 21, 20260Comments

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One of NJ’s oldest Native American land deeds tells the story of Kearny

By Jaimie Julia Winters The deed describing the land that includes present-day Kearny, N.J., is among the oldest surviving New Jersey land-purchase deeds from Native Americans that still exists in its original form. It reflects one of many land transactions that occurred during the early period of European colonization in North America. The deed is…

ByJaimie Julia WintersJanuary 14, 20260Comments

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From Japanese to pottery: Kearny Adult School has a class for you

By Jaimie Julia Winters Looking to learn a new skill such as sign language, kickboxing, Japanese, or charcoal sketching? For over 40 years, Kearny Adult School has been offering lifelong learning through evening courses and community education programs rooted in the town’s rich industrial and immigrant history. While traditionally offering English as a Second Language…

ByJaimie Julia WintersJanuary 7, 20260Comments

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Order the haggis, ready the whiskey, Robbie Burns Day is upon us!

By Jaimie Julia Winters In Kearny, some say Robbie Burns Day—celebrated each year on Jan. 25—is even bigger than St. Patrick’s Day. Also known as Burns Night, the event honors the life and poetry of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, who was born in 1759. The celebration holds special meaning in Kearny, where, at one…

ByJaimie Julia WintersJanuary 6, 20260Comments

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Ready to make music your New Year’s resolution?

Jaimie Julia Winters Looking to sharpen your musical skills in 2026? Paz Music Academy in Kearny makes it easy to get started with affordable lessons and instrument rentals for all ages and skill levels. Offering instruction in piano, guitar, voice, violin, saxophone, bass, drums, and ukulele, students can explore classical, jazz, pop, or rock in…

ByJaimie Julia WintersJanuary 5, 20260Comments

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A beloved Epiphany tradition: Three Kings Day at St. Stephen’s

By Jaimie Julia Winters The Christmas season officially ends on Jan. 6 with the Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day. For Catholics, this great feast celebrates the visit of the Magi or wise men to the infant Jesus, and it also commemorates Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River by St. John…

ByJaimie Julia WintersDecember 30, 20250Comments

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Kearny Life lands exclusive with Kearny’s beloved Santa and Mrs. Claus

By Jaimie Julia Winters Michele and Joe Sarowski were married in a Christmas-themed wedding on a blustery day in December 1979, a celebration befitting Santa and Mrs. Claus. Joe, a volunteer fireman, later became a police officer in Lyndhurst. Michele taught at St. Stephen’s in Kearny. However, they are most known for their work as…

ByJaimie Julia WintersDecember 16, 20250Comments

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Kearny Giving Tree answers growing holiday need

By Jaimie Julia Winters More Kearny families are facing hardship this holiday season than ever before, but the Kearny Giving Tree is helping ensure they still enjoy a merry Christmas—thanks to the generosity of residents, organizations, and businesses. For decades, the Kearny Giving Tree has matched Kearny families in need with local gift givers. The…

ByJaimie Julia WintersDecember 14, 20250Comments

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Kearny’s hidden treasures: Gifts for everyone on your list

Jaimie Julia Winters From sports enthusiasts and Scottish friends to dog lovers, music fans, and even the hard-to-shop-for, Kearny’s downtown shops offer a world of gifts—perfect for spreading holiday cheer and finding something truly special for everyone on your list. Kearny Life shopped downtown in search of the perfect gift for everyone on our list.…

ByJaimie Julia WintersDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Facing every challenge: Kearny mother helps children with disabilities with strength and love

By Jaimie Julia Winters When Nell Santos learned in 2012 that she was expecting a long-awaited baby girl after giving birth to two boys, she was overjoyed. Nicolle arrived on Oct. 19, 2022, in an uncomplicated delivery, but doctors quickly discovered she had been born with Down syndrome. “On that day, I received the most…

ByJaimie Julia WintersDecember 9, 20250Comments

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Little museum at the top of the stairs keeps Kearny’s past alive

One of NJ’s oldest Native American land deeds tells the story of Kearny

From Japanese to pottery: Kearny Adult School has a class for you

Order the haggis, ready the whiskey, Robbie Burns Day is upon us!

Ready to make music your New Year’s resolution?

A beloved Epiphany tradition: Three Kings Day at St. Stephen’s

Kearny Life lands exclusive with Kearny’s beloved Santa and Mrs. Claus

Kearny Giving Tree answers growing holiday need

Kearny’s hidden treasures: Gifts for everyone on your list

Facing every challenge: Kearny mother helps children with disabilities with strength and love

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