Scarecrows cropping up in Kearny for spooky season

By Jaimie Julia Winters 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…

ByJaimie Julia WintersOctober 17, 20250Comments

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PHOTOS: Town of Kearny will never forget

COURTESY KEARNY TOWNSHIP The Town of Kearny commemorated the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, with a solemn Flag Raising and Remembrance Ceremony at Town Hall’s American Revolution Bicentennial Park. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle honored the seven Kearny residents lost that day—L. Patrick Dickinson, Antoinette Duger, Judith A. Reese, Michell Lee Robotham, Antonio Rocha, George Strauch,…

ByJaimie Julia WintersSeptember 30, 20250Comments

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Kearny celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with culture, food, dance

By Jaimie Julia Winters Kearny will honor Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, with a festival, a food tour, lectures, and more. To open up Hispanic Heritage Month, the mayor and council celebrated Mexican Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony in Town Hall Park. Over the summer, the…

ByJaimie Julia WintersSeptember 30, 20250Comments

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Scots chose the bonnie town of Kearny when settling in America

By Jaimie Julia Winters Along the river in Wallace Glen, Kearny, stands a cairn, a monument of stones reminiscent of those found in Scotland, honoring the contributions of the Scots who came to America and called Kearny home in “Little Scotland.” The Scots began seeking a community in the late 19th century when the…

ByJaimie Julia WintersSeptember 24, 20250Comments

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Discover Kearny Life: A Celebration of Community and Culture

Welcome to Kearny Life, a vibrant new hyperlocal lifestyle magazine celebrating our beloved Town of Kearny. In the weeks and months ahead, we will spotlight the people, businesses, organizations, and events that contribute to making our town a wonderful place to call home. Whether it’s discovering the culinary delights offered by local restaurants, cafes, and…

ByJohn MarflakSeptember 24, 20250Comments

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Kearny dance studios offer beats for every body

By Kelly Nicholaides Dance is the ultimate creative performing art—bursting with emotion, whimsy, and soul. The percentage of dance students at local studios who make the move into a dance career is slim. But many carry their passion from a hobby to a fitness lifestyle. Kearny dance studios host a variety of classes and students…

ByKelly NicholaidesSeptember 21, 20250Comments

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Kearny named after Civil War hero

By Jaimie Julia Winters The town of Kearny was named after one of the most intriguing military men of early America – Major General Philip Kearny. Known as Kearny le Magnifique (Kearny the Magnificent) and the One-Armed Devil – the first given to him when serving with the Chasseurs d’Afrique in Algeria, and the latter…

ByJaimie Julia WintersSeptember 16, 20250Comments

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Kearny volunteers remove illegally dumped debris in anticipation of Essex-Hudson Greenway

By Jaimie Julia Winters In late June, with the help of about 50 volunteers, 30 cubic yards of trash and illegally dumped debris were removed from the future site of the Essex-Hudson Greenway in Kearny. While it will be some time before residents can walk or bike the nine-mile trail, excitement for the…

ByJaimie Julia WintersSeptember 14, 20250Comments

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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…

ByJaimie Julia WintersSeptember 11, 20250Comments

Food and Dining

Big Stash’s Subs thick on nostalgia and meat

By Kelly Nicholaides Frank Serrano is revitalizing Big Stash’s Sub House, the Kearny landmark that served a generation, with a modern take that attracted a stream of walk-ins and phone order pick-ups on a Saturday afternoon. Just a few weeks into opening, Frank is multitasking submarine sandwich making, ringing up orders, and welcoming Kearny community…

ByKelly NicholaidesSeptember 11, 20250Comments

Scarecrows cropping up in Kearny for spooky season

PHOTOS: Town of Kearny will never forget

Kearny celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with culture, food, dance

Scots chose the bonnie town of Kearny when settling in America

Discover Kearny Life: A Celebration of Community and Culture

Kearny dance studios offer beats for every body

Kearny named after Civil War hero

Kearny volunteers remove illegally dumped debris in anticipation of Essex-Hudson Greenway

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

Big Stash’s Subs thick on nostalgia and meat

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