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,…
“Wait until my parents see what I’ve done.” Those words came after an individual at Pathways to Independence received his very first paycheck through the organization’s Extended Employment Program. For him, the check represented more than money earned for a job. It was a tangible sign that he was accomplishing something on his own…
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…
Looking for something to do this weekend? From charity softball and a cheerleading car wash to live music, family activities, and even life-sized dinosaurs, there's no shortage of events happening in and around Kearny. Here are some of the highlights you won't want to miss. Kearny High School Cheerleading car wash This Saturday,…
While mid-summer often brings a seasonal lull to the real estate market as families focus on vacations, local activity in Kearny, NJ remained surprisingly resilient throughout July 2026. Despite a slight drop in total inventory typical for this time of year, buyer competition kept demand high, pushing a majority of properties to close at or…
A visit to the pediatrician is about more than checkups and vaccines. For many families, it is about finding someone they trust to care for the people they love most. That is exactly what Dr. Rinet Fernandes hopes to provide at Garden Tots Pediatrics, Kearny's newest pediatric practice located at 806 Kearny Avenue. Garden…
Looking for something to do this week? From line dancing and live music to family community events, an Elton John tribute concert and creative workshops, here are seven fun events happening in and around Kearny over the next few days. Line Dancing Night of Fun at Shawn's Crazy Saloon This Saturday, August 8…
More than 50 years after Kearny resident Nicholas James "Nicky Gary" Maschuci disappeared without a trace, the Kearny Police Department is renewing its investigation and asking the public to come forward with any information that could help solve one of the community's oldest unsolved missing person cases. Maschuci was 60 years old when he…
The Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge #1050 will host a week-long STEM summer program designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of architecture through hands-on learning and model building. The Future Architect STEM Summer Class is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, and will be held each day from 9 a.m. to…
As families begin preparing for the start of a new school year, the Kearny Public Schools Uniform Exchange (KPSUE) is asking the community to help ensure every local student has the supplies they need to succeed in the classroom. The organization's annual School Supplies Drive is underway and will continue through August 20, giving…