The Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) is investing in the look and feel of the town’s business districts with the launch of the Kearny Storefront Project, a new grant program designed to help local businesses upgrade their facades. Funded entirely through the Urban Enterprise Zone, the initiative will award up to $15,000 per business…
Looking for a fresh way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, Galentine, or little Valentines? Kearny is inviting residents to explore its downtown during the town’s first-ever Sweetheart Stroll. Unlike the dance it’s named after, the Sweetheart Stroll is a curated trail of downtown businesses offering Valentine-themed specials, treats, and experiences. Twenty-five local…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re planning a grand romantic gesture or a simple way to show someone you care, you don’t have to look far. From sweet treats that give back to meaningful gifts that sparkle — or smell just right — Kearny’s local shops are offering plenty of ways…
After a successful debut in 2025, Kearny’s Hometown Heroes banner program is returning, once again inviting families and community members to honor local veterans and active-duty service members. The program recognizes Kearny residents who have served in the military by displaying personalized banners along Kearny and Midland Avenues. Each banner features a photo of…
From sports enthusiasts and Scottish friends to dog lovers, music fans, and even the hard-to-shop-for, Kearny’s downtown shops offer a world of gifts—perfect for spreading holiday cheer and finding something truly special for everyone on your list. Kearny Life shopped downtown in search of the perfect gift for everyone on our list. Here are our…
Santa and Mrs. Claus and some very merry dancers kicked off the season at Kearny’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival with music, magic, and family fun on Thursday, Dec. 4. A Hometown Concert featured performers of all ages. Santa helped Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and the Town Council light the town tree, which will burn brightly…
Santa and Mrs. Claus invite all to join them at Kearny’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival to kick off the holiday season with music, magic, and family fun. The magic takes place Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Kearny Town Hall. Hometown Concert The night opens on the Town Hall steps with a lively…
Kearny should be known as the cafe capital of the area, as there is something delicious to tempt everyone in its wide array of cozy storefronts. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee, a fruity juice, a hearty breakfast or lunch, an afternoon pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth, or freshly-baked bread for home, you…
Kearny enjoyed a spooktacular weekend filled with Halloween thrills for kids and pets alike! The festivities kicked off Saturday with the Kearny Enterprise Zone Development Corporation (KEZDC) Pup Parade, followed by Sunday’s costume parade for children and adults. PHOTOS CREDIT/ TOWNSHIP OF KEARNY
Once a ​​necessary farm tool, they are the stuff of legends and date back as far as ancient Egypt and Greece. In America, they morphed into a symbol for harvest time and Halloween. Now they line the streets of Kearny. Sixty-three scarecrows have cropped up along Kearny and Midland avenues in the first-ever Scarecrow Stroll…