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We have the scoop on cool treats for warm days

As temperatures rise and summer draws closer, ice cream season has officially arrived. Whether you’re craving a classic cone, Italian ice, rolled ice cream, or an over-the-top dessert creation, Kearny offers plenty of sweet spots to help you cool down. From longtime neighborhood favorites to newer specialty shops, here are three local destinations serving up…

May 18, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Things to do this weekend May 16-17

You don’t always have to travel far to have fun. Kearny Life put together five fun local event ideas this weekend for you to enjoy. The non-profit group EPIC, which was created to educate, empower, support, and aid families with children with special abilities is holding an EPIC BRUNCH this Saturday, May 16, 2026…

May 15, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

Lifestyle News

Ride an e-bike? What to know about NJ’s new law

As New Jersey rolls out one of the nation’s most restrictive e-bike laws, Kearny officials are moving quickly to educate residents and prepare for enforcement—while some riders say the new rules may push them off the road entirely. The law requires all e-bike riders to obtain a license, register their bikes with the Motor…

May 14, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

What’s next for Kearny’s historic First Lutheran Church

Kearny officials say the town is moving forward with plans to convert the former First Lutheran Church property on Oakwood Avenue into a new community arts and recreation center while preserving one of the town’s most distinctive historic landmarks. The municipality officially acquired the property at 61-71 Oakwood Ave. in early 2024 for $1.46…

May 12, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

Kearny History: The street where you live

In 1897, a local ordinance changed the names of certain streets and avenues in what was then the Township of Kearny. Many present-day residents might be surprised to learn what their home addresses were back in the day. For instance, Belgrove Drive was actually Grand Street, originally named for the many handsome homes that…

May 11, 20260Comments BySandra McCleaster

Lifestyle People

Golden Clinic by Rose offers relaxation and wellness in the heart of Kearny

Where community ties run deep and local businesses are part of everyday life in Kearny, there is a wellness space that stands apart for its authenticity. Golden Clinic by Rose is one of those rare places where healing, culture, and genuine care come together in a deeply human way. At the center of it…

May 9, 20260Comments ByMarisol Joven

News Trends

Free SAT prep classes extended at Kearny Library through June

With the cost of private SAT tutoring often reaching hundreds of dollars, the Kearny Public Library is continuing to offer a free alternative for local high school students. The library has extended its SAT preparation classes on Monday evenings through May and into early June, providing students with extra support ahead of upcoming college…

May 7, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

News Trends

Kearny launches community survey to shape town branding

The Town of Kearny, in partnership with the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ), is asking residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to weigh in on a new effort to define how the town presents itself to the public. Officials say the survey is part of a broader initiative to create a clear, consistent brand…

May 6, 20260Comments ByJaimie Julia Winters

News People

Kearny High School hosts second annual career and college information day

[Press Release] – On April 21, 2026 Kearny High School held it's second annual Career and College Information Day in the High School gymnasium. Representatives from 39 different higher education institutions, industries, local businesses and government sectors engaged directly with the student body providing them with a comprehensive look into their future possibilities. The…

May 6, 20260Comments ByKearny Life Staff

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