Arlington Depot Park, just off Midland Avenue between Elm and Forest streets, was the place to be on Saturday, Oct. 24. The square-shaped park, nestled alongside the railroad tracks, was filled with families, children and, of course, dogs, dogs — lots of dogs." Most, if not all, of our four-legged friends were decked…
An anti-ICE rally drew approximately 100 people to Devon Street in Kearny on Tuesday evening, across from the entrance to Kearny High School. The demonstration was organized in response to an incident earlier that day in which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested an adult. The early morning incident took place during…
By Marisol Joven For George Zapata, the story of Kearny begins with family. George was born at Jamaica Queens Hospital in New York to a mother from Guayaquil - Ecuador, and a father from MedellÃn, Colombia. His parents first met in Ecuador, found each other again in New York, and married there. Years…
By Marisol Joven For Anabella Cespedes, some of the most meaningful connections between generations begin with something simple: a story, a song, or a few words spoken in Spanish. Born in Peru, Anabella is deeply proud of her Peruvian roots. Three years ago, she and her family moved to Kearny. It did not…
By Ed Kensik It's been a rollercoaster start for the Kearny High School girls volleyball team as the fighting Kardinals were about .500 near the midway part of the 2026 season. On the plus side they have already half (4) of the entire win total in 2025 which was eight, but need to…
Meet another member of our community in the second installment of Faces of Kearny: Hispanic Heritage Month. By Marisol Joven Milagros Gonzalez’s story is one of heritage, music, education, and community, a story that reflects the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month in Kearny. Milagros is a music educator, director, choreographer, and performer…
If you happened to be on Elm Street in Kearny on Saturday, Sept. 19 you might have come across a lemonade stand between Oakwood and Quincy avenues. A smiling, blond-haired, 7-year-old Madison McCormick was behind the stand serving customers lemonade while her mother looked on. Signs were posted with flavors and pricing, and business…
By Kearny Life staff Kearny’s real estate market stayed busy in August 2026 as buyers looked for alternatives to nearby big cities. Single-family homes attracted families looking for traditional houses, while multi-family buildings remained popular with local investors. Fairly priced homes sold quickly across all price points. Overall, August showed that Kearny continues to…
The sixth annual Incredible Duck Race will return to Kearny this Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing a day of live music, food, children’s activities and the event’s signature duck race to Veterans Row. Hosted by the Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge #1050, the free, family-friendly event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will raise…
Kearny raises the flag for Hispanic Heritage Month: ‘This town really is an immigrant community’
Under bright morning sunlight, Saturday, Sept. 12, more than three dozen people gathered at Kearny’s American Revolutionary Bicentennial Park to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and witness the raising of the Hispanic Heritage flag. Kearny Town Councilman George Zapata began the ceremony by thanking everyone for coming and invited Town Council President Marytrine De Castro…