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.

59 articles published

Lifestyle News

Library director reveals his must-read books of 2025

Kearny Life tapped Joshua Humphrey, Kearny’s Library Director, for his top reads of 2025. From grief to love, and from historical and sci-fi epics to lyrical poetry, he delivered some standouts. See any you like? All are available to borrow at the library. ‘FLASHLIGHT’ BY SUSAN CHOI This wonderful novel starts with…

December 6, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

Kearny lights up the season at annual tree festival

Santa and Mrs. Claus and some very merry dancers kicked off the season at Kearny’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival with music, magic, and family fun on Thursday, Dec. 4. A Hometown Concert featured performers of all ages. Santa helped Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and the Town Council light the town tree, which will burn brightly…

December 6, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Ringing in the season: Kearny Salvation Army launches annual kettle drive

Volunteer bell ringer Michael volunteers to ring a bell at a Salvation Army kettle every day from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.

December 4, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News Season

Let the glow begin: Kearny’s Holiday Tree Lighting

Santa and Mrs. Claus invite all to join them at Kearny’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival to kick off the holiday season with music, magic, and family fun. The magic takes place Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Kearny Town Hall. Hometown Concert The night opens on the Town Hall steps with a lively…

November 26, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News Season

Holiday magic: Classic movies, art, theater, explore history, and more

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season with special Santa visits, markets, movies, meaningful giving, and historic holiday house tours. Kearny Holiday Film Festival The Kearny Public Library is kicking off a Holiday Film Festival packed with eight seasonal favorites, running Dec. 3–31. From timeless classics like The…

November 26, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Soldier cemetery dating back to Civil War gets much-needed upgrade

About seven years ago, Doreen Bloomer, the president of the Hudson County Genealogical and Historical Society, received a call from a young man in the northwest. He was researching his family history and seeking information about his ancestor, Alfred Watson, who is buried at Soldiers' Circle in Arlington Memorial Park in Kearny. The call initiated…

November 10, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Kearny Boathouse Dock reopens with the largest public school dock in the U.S.

As a joint project between the town and local school district, Kearny officially opened the newly completed Kearny Boathouse Dock on Passaic Avenue in mid-October. Fully funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Green Acres program, the $1.4 million project aims to transform the Passaic River waterfront into a valuable resource for local…

November 7, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Food and Dining Lifestyle

Cafes of Kearny offer a sweet, savory experience for everyone

Kearny should be known as the cafe capital of the area, as there is something delicious to tempt everyone in its wide array of cozy storefronts. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee, a fruity juice, a hearty breakfast or lunch, an afternoon pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth, or freshly-baked bread for home, you…

November 7, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Photos: Ghosts, goblins, and plenty of ghoulish fun

Kearny enjoyed a spooktacular weekend filled with Halloween thrills for kids and pets alike! The festivities kicked off Saturday with the Kearny Enterprise Zone Development Corporation (KEZDC) Pup Parade, followed by Sunday’s costume parade for children and adults. PHOTOS CREDIT/ TOWNSHIP OF KEARNY

October 28, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Photos: Kearny’s scariest homes

From creepy creatures to glowing ghosts, Kearny’s homes are dressed to impress this Halloween! Don’t miss your chance to see the town’s most boo-tiful displays. Do you have a favorite spooky home not featured here? Email a photo and address to jaimiejuliawinters@gmail.com. 341 Davis Ave. 101 Bennett Ave. 76…

October 27, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters