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

Lifestyle People

Golden Clinic by Rose offers relaxation and wellness in the heart of Kearny

Where community ties run deep and local businesses are part of everyday life in Kearny, there is a wellness space that stands apart for its authenticity. Golden Clinic by Rose is one of those rare places where healing, culture, and genuine care come together in a deeply human way. At the center of it…

Your Kearny Weekend Guide: Events for May 2–3, 2026

You don’t need to wonder what’s going on this weekend—we’ve got you covered. From local events to family-friendly activities and community happenings, here’s your go-to guide for what’s happening in and around Kearny. A Best Seller Book Sale will take place this Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Salvation Army, 28 Beech Street in…

May 1, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Lupus Awareness Ribbon Cutting

The month of May is Lupus Awareness Month. Everyone is invited on Saturday, May 2, 2026 to the Lupus Awareness Ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 am in from of Kearny Town Hall at 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. For more information on this event visit CaringForLupus Facebook page.

April 27, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

News People

Kearny duo leads effort to make Project Graduation a night to remember

Twenty-six years ago, Jenny Paz says, three of her high school classmates veered off a curve in Trumansburg, New York and struck a pole. The driver and both passengers were killed. It’s a preventable tragedy repeated from country roads to highways across the United States. Prom and graduation season is the most dangerous time for…

April 23, 20260Comments

ByKelly Nicholaides

News

Kearny strong, one volunteer at a time: annual Townwide Cleanup

Kearny came together once again for its annual townwide cleanup this past Saturday, April 18. It was the perfect day for turning a simple act of service into a powerful display of unity, pride and purpose. Organized by Kearny ACES (Advisory Committee on Environmental Stewardship), the goal was clear: bring residents together to remove…

April 21, 20260Comments

ByMarisol Joven

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