Finding her voice after her husband was detained by ICE

Four months ago, Gabriela Soto of Kearny was focused on raising her two young children, preparing for a third baby, and building a life with her husband in New Jersey. Last week, she was helping lead a movement. The transformation began unexpectedly one February evening when her husband, Martin Soto, left their Kearny…

June 4, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Food and Dining Lifestyle

Kearny Eats! returns June 5 with deals, discounts and local flavor

There is one local event that never fails to excite the food lover in all of us. Kearny Eats! is back! Sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ), Kearny Eats! returns this Friday, June 5 and runs through Sunday, June 21. The annual program is designed to support local Kearny restaurant and food businesses…

May 31, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

News

Kearny Korean War Hero Finally Receives Long-Overdue Recognition

More than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War, Kearny native Private First Class James G. Davidson was given a posthumous tribute -- recognition many believe should have taken place years ago. On May 24, veterans organizations, elected officials, residents, and community leaders gathered in Arlington Cemetery in Kearny to pay…

May 29, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

Food and Dining Lifestyle

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Things to do May 29-31

There are a number of great things to do this weekend including a number of fundraisers for good causes including a car wash and pasta night, there are some great programs for children and adults at the Kearny Library, a visually exciting lantern festival in a neighboring community and some al fresco dining suggestions. Have…

May 29, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Lifestyle

Your Kearny Life Memorial Day weekend guide: Saturday-Monday May 23-25

Calling all kids! Summer is almost here and to kick off the Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday, May 22nd the splash pad at West Hudson Park is officially open. The park will be open 9am-8pm 7 days a week for all to enjoy throughout the summer. This weekend a lot of rain is predicted so…

May 22, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Food and Dining News

The magic of Encanto: Kearny’s new bakery and bistro

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Yesenia Durango and her sister Nataly Durango, the inspiring co-owners of Encanto Bakery & Bistro. Tucked away in a quaint little spot at 218-220 Kearny Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey, this dynamic duo is a powerful representation of Hispanic women entrepreneurs right here in our community.…

May 21, 20260Comments

ByLaurie Perrone

News Things to Do

Kearny to honor fallen service members with Memorial Day Parade and remembrance

Kearny will once again honor the nation’s fallen service members with a series of Memorial Day events, including the town’s longtime Memorial Day Parade, Hometown Heroes Banner Program, and American Flag placement ceremony at Soldier's Circle. The 2026 Kearny Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. The parade…

May 20, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

KHS Music Academy’s Spring Concert

The Kearny High School Music Academy's Spring Concert will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Kearny High School Auditorium, 336 Devon Street, Kearny, NJ 07032. Featuring performances by: Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Band, K-Birds and the Symphonic Band Mrs. Kathleen Astrella-District Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts Mr. Danny Conde-Band Director Ms. Milagros Gonzalez-Vocal…

May 18, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

News

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Things to do this weekend May 16-17

You don’t always have to travel far to have fun. Kearny Life put together five fun local event ideas this weekend for you to enjoy. The non-profit group EPIC, which was created to educate, empower, support, and aid families with children with special abilities is holding an EPIC BRUNCH this Saturday, May 16, 2026…

May 15, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Lifestyle News

Kearny History: The street where you live

In 1897, a local ordinance changed the names of certain streets and avenues in what was then the Township of Kearny. Many present-day residents might be surprised to learn what their home addresses were back in the day. For instance, Belgrove Drive was actually Grand Street, originally named for the many handsome homes that…

May 11, 20260Comments

BySandra McCleaster

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