Kearny’s Midland Avenue set for $2.8M makeover, Arts District designation

September 12, 20260Comments

Lincoln Middle School sets Back-to-School Night for Sept. 15

Lincoln Middle School in Kearny will hold its Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, Sept. 15, giving parents and guardians an opportunity to meet school staff, visit classrooms and follow their child’s school-day schedule. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with families entering the school through 121 Beech Street. The evening will formally begin with…

September 11, 20260Comments

Lifestyle News

Kearny Farmers Market returns with new home, bigger vision

After an uncertain start to the summer, Kearny’s Farmers Market is back—and organizers say its new home at Memorial Park is giving the longtime community gathering a fresh start. The market, which was in limbo earlier this year after Alstede Farms withdrew and organizers struggled to secure a new produce vendor, returned in July…

September 9, 20260Comments

Lifestyle News

Midland Avenue’s arts legacy could help fuel a new renaissance in Kearny

For decades, Midland Avenue was home to one of Kearny’s most distinctive cultural institutions: the Halfpenny Playhouse, a small theater that brought professional actors, Broadway productions, children’s theater, and the arts to the heart of town. Now, as Kearny looks toward a new chapter for Midland Avenue, that history could provide a foundation for…

September 8, 20260Comments

News People

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…

Food and Dining Lifestyle People

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

September 1, 20260Comments

Kearny students return to school September 8: What to know

As the summer winds down, the excitement is building as students and parents prepare for a return to the classroom. Kearny district schools will begin classes with a single-day session on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The session is 8:30 am - 12:54 pm for grades Pre-K through 6; for 7-8 grades 8:20 am -…

Kearny School District Extended School Year Program fosters decades of leadership

Press Release – Kearny School District’s Extended School Year (ESY) program has provided continuous support for students with disabilities for more than five decades while empowering its high school students to step into meaningful mentorship and leadership roles. First established in 1971, the program has grown significantly to meet the needs of an expanding…

August 31, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

What’s happening this weekend in Kearny and nearby: August 28-30

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From bingo and live music to farmers markets, racing and local entertainment, there’s plenty happening in Kearny and just a short drive away. Here are seven ways to make the most of the final weekend of August. Plant Bingo at Curiosity by Nest This Saturday,…

August 28, 20260Comments

KUEZ Scarecrow Stroll returns to bring fall fun back to Kearny

Press release - The Kearny Scarecrow Stroll & Contest is returning this October, inviting residents, businesses, schools and community organizations to transform Kearny and Midland avenues into a festive display of creativity. Registration is now open through Oct. 10 for anyone who wants to build a scarecrow and take part in what has quickly become…

August 24, 20260Comments