For decades, he climbed Annie Bridge to raise the Irish Flag

For decades, as March edged toward St. Patrick’s Day, area residents knew the season had arrived not by the calendar, but by a flash of green, white, and orange high above the Passaic. The Irish tricolor would be snapping in the wind at the peak of the jack-knifed Annie Bridge, impossibly placed there, daringly visible.…

March 10, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Bail set for Kearny man detained by ICE while walking home after buying diapers

On Feb. 2, Martin Soto, a 30-year-old native of Peru and father of two, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while walking home after buying diapers at a store a few blocks from his Kearny residence. After 31 days at Delaney Hall, the ICE detention facility in Newark, an immigration judge set…

March 9, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Formidable women of Kearny helped shape the woman’s club movement

For more than a century, three women’s organizations in Kearny have been shaping the community largely out of the spotlight. The Woman’s Club of Arlington, its Evening Membership Department, and the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington may call themselves “the best kept secret,” but their impact — spanning more than 125 years since becoming one…

March 5, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Finding home in the crossroads: Smriti Sangal’s journey to offer art for everyone

When Smriti Sangal was three or four years old in New Delhi, her mother handed her a pair of sharp scissors—much to her grandmother's alarm. While her mother taught classes, young Sangalwould sit nearby, cutting random shapes from paper, learning dexterity through trust and creative freedom. One day, that freedom led to…

March 3, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Kearny’s Old Soldiers’ Home: A forgotten haven for New Jersey’s war heroes

Once one of the most familiar landmarks in the Town of Kearny, the New Jersey Home for Disabled Soldiers stood on Belgrove Drive between Afton Street and Bergen Avenue and extended west to the Passaic River. The Old Soldiers Home. Courtesy Historic Committee. Even before the end of the Civil War, the state of…

February 18, 20260Comments

BySandra McCleaster

Lifestyle News

Looking for a good winter read? Cozy up with ‘The Snow Child’

In thinking of a good Winter read, the first novel that comes to mind is "The Snow Child," the debut book by Eowyn Ivey, published back in 2012. This title was a major hit back in 2012, easily garnering best seller status, and eventually becoming a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize and a winner…

February 17, 20260Comments

ByJosh Humphrey

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A Civil War romance: The love story behind Kearny’s name

Kearny takes its name from a renowned Civil War general whose romance inspired him to build a mansion along the banks of the Passaic River, offering his lover a refuge from the social gossip surrounding their illicit affair. Major General Philip Kearny was one of early America’s most captivating military figures. Nicknamed Kearny le…

February 14, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Love Blooms in Kearny: 5 Valentine’s Sweet Spots

Valentine’s Day in Kearny doesn't need a Manhattan price tag to feel world-class. From riverfront sunsets to soul-warming ceviche, here are five ways to celebrate locally this Feb. 14. 1. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar The Vibe: High-energy, hands-on fun. Ditch the…

February 11, 20260Comments

ByLaurie Perrone

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Grab your sweetheart and stroll Kearny’s downtown

Looking for a fresh way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, Galentine, or little Valentines? Kearny is inviting residents to explore its downtown during the town’s first-ever Sweetheart Stroll. Unlike the dance it’s named after, the Sweetheart Stroll is a curated trail of downtown businesses offering Valentine-themed specials, treats, and experiences. Twenty-five local…

February 9, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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Love Is in the Air — and in Kearny’s Shops This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re planning a grand romantic gesture or a simple way to show someone you care, you don’t have to look far. From sweet treats that give back to meaningful gifts that sparkle — or smell just right — Kearny’s local shops are offering plenty of ways…

February 9, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters