As Mother’s Day approaches and warmer weather invites diners outdoors, brunch season is in full swing across Kearny and North Arlington. Whether you’re planning a celebratory meal for mom, gathering friends for a sunny weekend outing, or simply craving a leisurely late-morning feast, local restaurants are serving everything from elegant eggs Benedict and French toast…
Kearny Museum's walls are about to come alive. This Saturday, the town unveils its first-ever Kearnian Art Show, a vibrant celebration of homegrown talent featuring the work of 36 local artists in a dazzling mix of photography, sculpture, painting, murals, mixed media, and digital art. Hosted inside the Kearny Museum on the second floor…
From backyard gardens and sidewalk tables to lively patios and cozy outdoor setups, Kearny’s dining scene comes alive in the warmer months, offering a wide range of cuisines and atmospheres perfect for dining al fresco. Whether it’s craft cocktails and small plates at Q’tal Bar & Grill, family-inspired Mediterranean fare at Torshi,…
When Miah Andrade was 7 years old, her parents noticed something unusual—small waves and dots forming on her fingernails. What followed was a two-year search for answers that left the Kearny family frustrated and, at times, dismissed. “We knew something wasn’t right,” her mother, Elizabeth SantaCruz, said. “But again and again, we were told…
A second Historic Walking & Food Tour is set to return to Kearny on Saturday, May 9, inviting residents and visitors to explore the township’s evolving downtown through history, storytelling, and small bites from local eateries. The tour, hosted by Strong Towns West Hudson in partnership with the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ)…
The Kearny Community Garden, officially known as the Edward C. Bixler Community Garden, began in 2013 with just nine gardeners and a simple idea: a shared green space to grow food and build community. Located at 487 Passaic Ave. in Riverbank Park along the Passaic River, the resident-led garden quickly took root. Within a…
The Stations of the Cross, a 14-step devotion commemorating Jesus Christ’s Passion and death on Good Friday, is a meaningful Lenten tradition for Catholics. In Kearny, parishioners have several ways to observe the devotion beyond the traditional indoor plaques found in church sanctuaries. This year, three local parishes are offering distinct experiences, including outdoor…
The Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) is investing in the look and feel of the town’s business districts with the launch of the Kearny Storefront Project, a new grant program designed to help local businesses upgrade their facades. Funded entirely through the Urban Enterprise Zone, the initiative will award up to $15,000 per business…
Long before smartphones and social media made it easy to stay connected, immigrants in Kearny built community the old-fashioned way — by gathering together. For generations of Irish families, that gathering place was the Irish-American Association on Kearny Avenue, known simply around town as “The Irish.” Founded in 1933 by a small group of…
From rustic Irish soda bread to corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, a parade celebrating our Irish heritage, and a proper Irish toast, Kearny is marking St. Patrick’s Day with both old-world traditions and Irish-American favorites. Rooted in history, resilience, and a bit of folklore, these foods and customs offer residents plenty of ways…