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Kearny School District Extended School Year Program fosters decades of leadership
Press Release – Kearny School District’s Extended School Year (ESY) program has provided continuous support for students with disabilities for…
What’s happening this weekend in Kearny and nearby: August 28-30
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From bingo and live music to farmers markets, racing and local entertainment,…
KUEZ Scarecrow Stroll returns to bring fall fun back to Kearny
Press release - The Kearny Scarecrow Stroll & Contest is returning this October, inviting residents, businesses, schools and community organizations…
What’s with our name –Kearny or Kearney?
Have you ever wondered if you live in Kearny or Kearney? It’s hardly a burning controversy, but it’s a question…
First paycheck leads to a bigger dream thanks to Pathways to Independence
“Wait until my parents see what I’ve done.”
Those words came after an individual at Pathways to Independence received his very…
$15 garage-sale find leads back to a Kearny family’s military history
When Michael Langhirt spotted an old military hat at a garage sale in Wayne, it wasn't the hat itself that…
7 Things to Do this weekend in and around Kearny: August 15-16, 2026
Looking for something to do this weekend? From charity softball and a cheerleading car wash to live music, family activities,…
Kearny real estate market update: see what sold in July 2026
While mid-summer often brings a seasonal lull to the real estate market as families focus on vacations, local activity in…
GardenTots Pediatrics: caring for Kearny’s children, one family at a time
A visit to the pediatrician is about more than checkups and vaccines. For many families, it is about finding someone…
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Silent Book Club
September 12, 2026 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Puppy Yoga with Erica Fertig
September 13, 2026 · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Incredible Duck Race
September 19, 2026 · 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wind Creek Casino & Resort Trip
September 20, 2026 · 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Pathways to Independence Walkathon & Tricky Tray
September 26, 2026 · 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Kearny American Legion Post 99 Tricky Tray
October 3, 2026 · 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12th Annual VFW Post 1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk • Saturday, August 22
Photos courtesy of VFW Post 1302
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7 things to do this week in and around Kearny
Looking for something to do this week? From line dancing and live music to family community…
Police: We believe there are people who remember more than they realize
More than 50 years after Kearny resident Nicholas James "Nicky Gary" Maschuci disappeared without a trace,…
Kearny-Belleville Elks offering future architect STEM program for ages 6–10
The Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge #1050 will host a week-long STEM summer program designed to introduce children…
Give Kearny local students a strong start: KPSUE school supplies drive underway
As families begin preparing for the start of a new school year, the Kearny Public Schools…
Six fun things to do this week in and around Kearny
If your business or organization is having an event you would like included in our community…
The Henrietta Benstead Senior Center keeps community at the heart of aging
For more than half a century, the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center has been much more than…
