Supportive Kearny English teacher named Educator of Distinction

By Kelly Nicholaides Samantha Tyrka Sansone plays a pivotal role in her students’ education, inspiring them to develop their unique styles and critical thinking skills. KHS junior Sumaiya Ouali nominated Sansone for the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Educator of Distinction for her impact. “She explains…

December 3, 2025

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Running on faith, Kearny priest embraces the journey

By Kelly Nicholaides Running is mostly a solitary exercise for Kearny Catholic priest Manuel Duenas. He begins at sunrise, heads south on Passaic Avenue, connects to Belgrove and Midland Avenues, turns left on Schuyler, and treks through North Arlington and Lyndhurst all the way to Route 3, turning left to take the scenic Riverside Avenue…

November 18, 2025

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Curiosity by Nest invites all to come and play

By Kelly Nicholaides Jessica Barahona, 37, is a Guatemalan immigrant, mother of four, wife, entrepreneur, and advocate for Kearny youth. Her business, Curiosity by Nest – Asian Fusion, is a haven for teens after school, moms meeting up, laptop-carrying remote workers, and more. “Children come for ice cream or other desserts, make friends, and enjoy…

November 6, 2025

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New pharmacy offers personalized service, homeopathic options

By Kelly Nicholaides Walk into the independently owned City Pharmacy of Kearny, and the marbled floors, sleek shelves, couch seating, and streamlined counters reflect a modern twist on a classic physician’s office. Former barista and budding pharmacy tech Alan Sambrano checks the stock on a laptop. He says Mondays are usually busiest for pharmacies,…

November 5, 2025

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One Boystown boy reflects on his time in Kearny

By Steve Sears If just one of Kenneth Renwick’s prayers could be answered, it would be to see his “brothers” again. John Barone, Robert Bethea, James Boyce, John Crastello, Bob Damiani, John Kent, and Richard King are their names. He has searched for them with no luck. All seven men, when teenagers, developed a bond…

November 5, 2025

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Teens learn urban farming, food distribution while giving back to the community

By Jaimie Julia Winters When teens Ester Fernandez and Zulema Vargas were looking for something to do this summer, they decided on something that would get their hands dirty while giving back to their community. “I was looking for a new experience, and I like to garden,” Fernanadez said about joining the local Youth Food…

September 11, 2025

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Meet Josh Humphrey, Kearny’s library director

By Jaimie Julia Winters Josh Humphrey was born in Kearny, where he attended Schuyler School and Kearny High. Ironically, he admits that the library wasn’t a large part of his younger years. After graduating from Montclair State University, he was inspired to become a librarian after a part-time job at Kearny Public Library. “It has…

September 11, 2025

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Supportive Kearny English teacher named Educator of Distinction

Running on faith, Kearny priest embraces the journey

Curiosity by Nest invites all to come and play

New pharmacy offers personalized service, homeopathic options

One Boystown boy reflects on his time in Kearny

Teens learn urban farming, food distribution while giving back to the community

Meet Josh Humphrey, Kearny’s library director

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