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Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 12-14

We have 9 great things to do this weekend. From live music, family events, and community celebrations to a Scout fundraiser, World Cup watch parties, and volunteer opportunities, there’s plenty happening in and around Kearny. Whether you're planning a night out, a family day, or just looking to support a good cause, our Weekend Guide…

June 12, 20260Comments ByJack Marflak

Lifestyle News

When The Dinky was Kearny’s mode of transportation

Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the Trolley Ding! Ding! Ding! Went the Bell…….. So sang songstress and actress Judy Garland in the 1944 classic MGM musical movie, Meet Me in St. Louis. Even in 1944 that catchy tune could have been a throwback to Kearny’s beloved little trolley, The Dinky. Trolleys were not immediately welcomed…

June 11, 20260Comments BySandra McCleaster

Lifestyle People

Meet the Kearny cobbler keeping shoe repair alive

Lucio Paiva, a 70-year-old Brazilian cobbler, hands over a mirror-shine, thigh-high, red stiletto boot. “You like?” he asks. “Maybe for Lady Gaga.” He heads to a back room of shelved, beaten leather goods. Balms, salves, and dyes from Brooklyn-based wholesaler, Kaufman Shoe Repair Supplies will be used to nourish, condition, and restore them. A…

June 10, 20260Comments ByKelly Nicholaides

News Trends

World Cup fever comes home: Where to watch the games in Soccer Town, USA

When the FIFA World Cup comes to New Jersey this summer, many fans won't be heading to MetLife Stadium. With ticket prices ranging from hundreds to more than a thousand dollars, Kearny residents have another option: experiencing the world's biggest sporting event right here in the birthplace of American soccer. For more than a…

June 9, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Kearny students, teachers and superintendent honored for multilingual excellence

Press Release– The Kearny School District proudly celebrated a milestone year for its multilingual programs, marked by a record-breaking number of students earning the prestigious New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy and major state-level recognition for district leadership and faculty. At the New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/NJBE) Annual…

June 8, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

News

World of football (soccer) comes back to where it all started in the U.S. — Kearny

It is a celebration of the sport of football or soccer, which Brazilian soccer legend Pelé called "the Beautiful Game." The World Cup, the biggest tournament of any sport on the planet, is coming back to the United States and North America starting on June 11. And one of the major forces behind…

June 6, 20260Comments ByEd Kensik

Food and Dining Lifestyle

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 5-7

Looking for something to do this weekend? From family-friendly movies and magic shows at the Kearny Public Library to great food during Kearny Eats!, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. You can also check out a nearby food truck festival, enjoy an evening of chamber music under the stars, or celebrate Portugal Day with…

June 5, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

News People

Finding her voice after her husband was detained by ICE

Four months ago, Gabriela Soto of Kearny was focused on raising her two young children, preparing for a third baby, and building a life with her husband in New Jersey. Last week, she was helping lead a movement. The transformation began unexpectedly one February evening when her husband, Martin Soto, left their Kearny…

June 4, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Farmers Market is in limbo after farmer pulls out

With summer approaching, the future of Kearny’s Farmers Market remains uncertain as organizers work to secure a new location and produce vendor after Alstede Farms withdrew from the market earlier this year. Rumors have circulated on social media for weeks suggesting the longtime community staple had been canceled altogether. But Joshua Humphrey, library director,…

June 2, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

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