Kearny Soccer looks to bring home hardware and plenty of it this fall

The Kearny High School boys and girls soccer teams would like to play like it was 2023. In that season both the Kards soccer squads won their respective Hudson County Tournament (HCT)championships. In 2025 the Kearny girls team finished with a 9-7-3 overall record and reached the HCT semifinals (falling to Bayonne, 2-1) and made it…

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ByEd Kensik

Belweder Deli: A taste of Poland, a pillar of Kearny

Walk into Belweder Deli on Midland Avenue and you will notice something special long before you place an order. The aroma of homemade comfort food, the warm greetings behind the counter, and the familiar faces of loyal customers create an atmosphere that feels more like a family kitchen than a neighborhood deli. Since opening…

Kearny students return to school September 8: What to know

As the summer winds down, the excitement is building as students and parents prepare for a return to the classroom. Kearny district schools will begin classes with a single-day session on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The session is 8:30 am - 12:54 pm for grades Pre-K through 6; for 7-8 grades 8:20 am -…

Kearny School District Extended School Year Program fosters decades of leadership

Press Release – Kearny School District’s Extended School Year (ESY) program has provided continuous support for students with disabilities for more than five decades while empowering its high school students to step into meaningful mentorship and leadership roles. First established in 1971, the program has grown significantly to meet the needs of an expanding…

August 31, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

Lifestyle

What’s happening this weekend in Kearny and nearby: August 28-30

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From bingo and live music to farmers markets, racing and local entertainment, there’s plenty happening in Kearny and just a short drive away. Here are seven ways to make the most of the final weekend of August. Plant Bingo at Curiosity by Nest This Saturday,…

August 28, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

News

KUEZ Scarecrow Stroll returns to bring fall fun back to Kearny

Press release - The Kearny Scarecrow Stroll & Contest is returning this October, inviting residents, businesses, schools and community organizations to transform Kearny and Midland avenues into a festive display of creativity. Registration is now open through Oct. 10 for anyone who wants to build a scarecrow and take part in what has quickly become…

August 24, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

Lifestyle News People

What’s with our name –Kearny or Kearney?

Have you ever wondered if you live in Kearny or Kearney? It’s hardly a burning controversy, but it’s a question that has persisted over the years, in large part because, as you’ve probably noticed, the name of our hometown is often spelled incorrectly. In all probability, this discrepancy had its local genesis in 1874,…

August 21, 20260Comments

BySandra McCleaster

Lifestyle News

First paycheck leads to a bigger dream thanks to Pathways to Independence

“Wait until my parents see what I’ve done.” Those words came after an individual at Pathways to Independence received his very first paycheck through the organization’s Extended Employment Program. For him, the check represented more than money earned for a job. It was a tangible sign that he was accomplishing something on his own…

August 19, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News People

$15 garage-sale find leads back to a Kearny family’s military history

When Michael Langhirt spotted an old military hat at a garage sale in Wayne, it wasn't the hat itself that caught his attention – it was the word “Kearny.” Langhirt, a former U.S. Army staff sergeant who served from 1996 to 2009 and grew up in Kearny, was browsing items posted on Facebook Marketplace…

August 17, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle

7 Things to Do this weekend in and around Kearny: August 15-16, 2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? From charity softball and a cheerleading car wash to live music, family activities, and even life-sized dinosaurs, there's no shortage of events happening in and around Kearny. Here are some of the highlights you won't want to miss. Kearny High School Cheerleading car wash This Saturday,…

August 14, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

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