Hispanic Heritage Month: Danny Conde — coming home through music

Editor's Note: Hispanic Heritage Month officially ended on October 15, but we have one more story to tell. We couldn't close out our Faces of Kearny series without introducing readers to Danny Conde, Kearny High School's Band Director and another remarkable member of our community. For Danny Conde, music and Kearny have…

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ByMarisol Joven

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Vanesa Bianchi — finding home, family and belonging in Kearny

Meet a member of our community in our series Faces of Kearny: Hispanic Heritage Month. For Vanesa Bianchi, home has always been about more than an address. It is family, familiar streets, neighbors who know one another, and the feeling that you are part of something bigger than yourself. Born in…

October 7, 20260Comments

ByMarisol Joven

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When a friend needed help, this 7-year-old Kearny girl opened a lemonade stand

If you happened to be on Elm Street in Kearny on Saturday, Sept. 19 you might have come across a lemonade stand between Oakwood and Quincy avenues. A smiling, blond-haired, 7-year-old Madison McCormick was behind the stand serving customers lemonade while her mother looked on. Signs were posted with flavors and pricing, and business…

September 29, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

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Hispanic Heritage in Kearny: The story of our neighbor – Orlando Miranda

Introducing Faces of Kearny Faces of Kearny, a new monthly feature from Kearny Life, will introduce readers to the people who help shape our community through their work, service, culture and personal stories. Each month, we’ll share another face — and another story worth knowing. We begin the series during Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting…

September 25, 20260Comments

ByMarisol Joven

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Twenty years of Girl Scouts: Kearny Troop builds leaders and community

Twenty years ago, Marybeth Kennedy was asked to start a Girl Scout troop at St. Stephen’s School in Kearny. Her daughter was just 3 years old and attending the pre-K program. Kennedy agreed. What began with 41 young girls in the Daisy program has grown into a multigenerational Kearny tradition, with girls ranging in…

September 8, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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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…

September 2, 20260Comments

ByMarisol Joven

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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

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$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

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Kearny soccer legend John Harkes shares memories of the 1990 and 1994 World Cups

By Edward Kensik John Harkes is considered one of the top soccer players to come out of what is considered in many circles now, 'Soccertown USA', the home of the sport in the US in Kearny. While Kearny knew him from his days at Kearny High School, Harkes broke out on the national…

July 16, 20260Comments

ByEd Kensik

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Peruvian independence celebration draws thousands to Kearny and Harrison

Editor's note: This story was updated on July 14, 2026 to include additional comments from event organizers. A rainy weekend could not dampen the spirits of the West Hudson community as thousands of residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the 205th anniversary of Peruvian Independence. Hosted by the Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey…

July 14, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

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