Twenty-six years ago, Jenny Paz says, three of her high school classmates veered off a curve in Trumansburg, New York and struck a pole. The driver and both passengers were killed. It’s a preventable tragedy repeated from country roads to highways across the United States. Prom and graduation season is the most dangerous time for…
Kearny came together once again for its annual townwide cleanup this past Saturday, April 18. It was the perfect day for turning a simple act of service into a powerful display of unity, pride and purpose. Organized by Kearny ACES (Advisory Committee on Environmental Stewardship), the goal was clear: bring residents together to remove…
By Edward Kensik Step inside a modest home on a quiet Kearny side street, and you’re immediately surrounded by photos and décor that reflect more than a century of the town’s history—home to a club that remains one of its best-kept secrets. The Arlington Players Club has called Kearny home since 1909, playing…
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…
The Kearny Public Library is partnering with the Kearny Museum to present what is intended to become an annual event—the Kearnian Art Show. Conceived by Erin Martins and the Kearny Museum Committee, the exhibition will showcase artwork created by members of the local community. Initial concerns about attracting sufficient interest from local artists were…
On the first and third Friday of every month, from 10:15 a.m. - 1 p.m., a line of Kearny residents can be seen alongside the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington at 663 Kearny Ave. The Kearny Food Pantry Network, located on the church’s lower level, has opened its doors. Goodness and…
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…
This past Sunday, dozens of people, including Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Commander Ray Rivera from American Legion Post 99, gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Kearny for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed annually in the U.S. on March 29 to recognize the men and women who…