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Kearny Eats! returns June 5 with deals, discounts and local flavor

There is one local event that never fails to excite the food lover in all of us. Kearny Eats! is back! Sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ), Kearny Eats! returns this Friday, June 5 and runs through Sunday, June 21. The annual program is designed to support local Kearny restaurant and food businesses…

May 31, 20260Comments ByJack Marflak

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Kearny Korean War Hero Finally Receives Long-Overdue Recognition

More than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War, Kearny native Private First Class James G. Davidson was given a posthumous tribute -- recognition many believe should have taken place years ago. On May 24, veterans organizations, elected officials, residents, and community leaders gathered in Arlington Cemetery in Kearny to pay…

May 29, 20260Comments ByJack Marflak

Food and Dining Lifestyle

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Things to do May 29-31

There are a number of great things to do this weekend including a number of fundraisers for good causes including a car wash and pasta night, there are some great programs for children and adults at the Kearny Library, a visually exciting lantern festival in a neighboring community and some al fresco dining suggestions. Have…

May 29, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

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Hear the stories behind the banners: Hometown Heroes Audio Project launches for Memorial Day

As residents walk along the avenue beneath rows of Hometown Heroes banners, they can now do more than view the faces of local veterans — they can hear their stories. This year, Kearny’s Hometown Heroes banner program is introducing a new oral history initiative that allows residents to listen to recorded interviews with veterans…

May 25, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Photos from Kearny’s Memorial Day Parade

This past Thursday, May 21, 2026 Kearny held it's annual Memorial Day Parade to honor and remember all fallen service members. The parade begin at Locust Avenue and proceeded down Belgrove Drive to the reviewing stand, located on Veterans Row in front of the three military veterans homes. All photos from the parade provided…

May 24, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

Lifestyle

Your Kearny Life Memorial Day weekend guide: Saturday-Monday May 23-25

Calling all kids! Summer is almost here and to kick off the Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday, May 22nd the splash pad at West Hudson Park is officially open. The park will be open 9am-8pm 7 days a week for all to enjoy throughout the summer. This weekend a lot of rain is predicted so…

May 22, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

Food and Dining News

The magic of Encanto: Kearny’s new bakery and bistro

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Yesenia Durango and her sister Nataly Durango, the inspiring co-owners of Encanto Bakery & Bistro. Tucked away in a quaint little spot at 218-220 Kearny Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey, this dynamic duo is a powerful representation of Hispanic women entrepreneurs right here in our community.…

May 21, 20260Comments ByLaurie Perrone

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Kearny to honor fallen service members with Memorial Day Parade and remembrance

Kearny will once again honor the nation’s fallen service members with a series of Memorial Day events, including the town’s longtime Memorial Day Parade, Hometown Heroes Banner Program, and American Flag placement ceremony at Soldier's Circle. The 2026 Kearny Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. The parade…

May 20, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Silent Book Club at Curiosity by Nest: Kearny’s Cozy New Reading Haven

Kearny now has a reason to start the morning with excitement, and it is not just the smell of fresh coffee. Curiosity by Nest, the inviting space created by Jessica Barahona, has introduced the community to the Silent Book Club Series. This is not just a book club, it is a unique experience that brings together…

May 19, 20260Comments ByMarisol Joven

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