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…

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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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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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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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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

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Meet the Kearny cobbler keeping shoe repair alive

Lucio Paiva, a 70-year-old Brazilian cobbler, hands over a mirror-shine, thigh-high, red stiletto boot. “You like?” he asks. “Maybe for Lady Gaga.” He heads to a back room of shelved, beaten leather goods. Balms, salves, and dyes from Brooklyn-based wholesaler, Kaufman Shoe Repair Supplies will be used to nourish, condition, and restore them. A…

June 10, 20260Comments

ByKelly Nicholaides

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Finding her voice after her husband was detained by ICE

Four months ago, Gabriela Soto of Kearny was focused on raising her two young children, preparing for a third baby, and building a life with her husband in New Jersey. Last week, she was helping lead a movement. The transformation began unexpectedly one February evening when her husband, Martin Soto, left their Kearny…

June 4, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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