Kearny’s revolutionary roots: A hidden chapter in America’s founding

While Kearny would not officially become a township until 1867, the land on which it stands today played an important role in the Revolutionary War. Long before it was named for Civil War hero Major General Philip Kearny, the area was known as New Barbadoes Neck, a strategic tract of land between the Passaic…

July 1, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News People

Kearny raises Pride flag at Town Hall to celebrate Pride Month

On an overcast Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, dozens of people gathered at Kearny’s American Revolution Bicentennial Park outside Town Hall for the annual LGBTQ+ Pride flag-raising ceremony. A number of tables were set up displaying LGBTQ+ flags and stickers for people to view and take home. Members of the LGBTQ+ community, family, friends…

June 30, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

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Your Kearny weekend guide: Pride, music, fireworks & family fun

Looking for something to do this weekend? From Kearny's annual Pride Flag Raising and a local artisan market to live concerts, fireworks, flea market shopping, craft beer, and family-friendly entertainment, there's no shortage of events across Kearny and neighboring communities. Here's your guide to some of the best things to do from Saturday through Monday.…

June 26, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

Lifestyle News

Remembering Kearny’s famous Bunnyland Hill

Updated July 2, 2026: This article has been updated to reflect additional historical information. Please see the Editor's Note at the end of the article for details. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, the national gaze inevitably drifts toward the marble monuments of D.C. and the hallowed halls of Philadelphia. We look for…

June 25, 20260Comments

ByLaurie Perrone

News People

Kearny High Students Win Judges Award for Original Film

Press release– Kearny School District is proud to celebrate the creative achievements of two Kearny High School seniors, Aurora Latona and Jasmine Viera, whose original short film, "The Usual Please," earned a prestigious Judges Award at the Hudson County Teen Arts festival. The students began developing the project in the fall, creating a deeply…

June 24, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

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Good food, great company: capturing the fun at Kearny’s annual Senior Picnic

This past Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Kearny celebrated its 35th annual Senior Picnic at Riverbank Park at the Doyle Pavilion area on Passaic Avenue. From 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and members of the Town Council mingled with the crowd, sharing stories and laughter. The annual event, in its 35th…

June 21, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

News People

For Pride Week, Kearny Police LGBTQ+ Liaison reflects on progress, visibility, and community trust

Growing up in Kearny, Nicole Cain spent much of her youth and early college years worrying about how others would view her if they knew she was a lesbian. Today, she serves her hometown in a very different role. In 2022, Cain was appointed as the Kearny Police Department’s first LGBTQ+ liaison, becoming…

June 16, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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

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

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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

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