🌱 What a $2.1 billion Amtrak bridge means for Kearny’s future
Kearny, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Kearny! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What a $2.1 billion Amtrak bridge means for Kearny’s future
- How new Amtrak and NJ Transit deals affect Kearny-area train riders
- Kearny riders help bring Christmas in July cheer to local veterans
Also on today's calendar: Frank V Marina "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: If you feed me I will grow and if you give me water I will die. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clearing and a few showers, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Dodge: Construction Starts Recede 20% in June (constructionbusinessowner.com) — National construction starts dipped in June, but one standout project for our area is the $2.1 billion Amtrak Sawtooth Bridge Replacement in Kearny. While the report focuses on nationwide trends, this massive rail infrastructure upgrade in town signals long-term impacts on regional train service, jobs, and future transportation reliability for local commuters. 
• With money settled, 2 Amtrak, NJ Transit bridge projects back on track (northjersey.com) — Major rail upgrades that affect Kearny’s busy Northeast Corridor tracks are moving ahead after Amtrak and NJ Transit finally settled funding for two key bridge projects and a new Kearny substation. With federal grants already awarded, early work has started, promising better reliability for commuters who rely on trains running through the area.
• Harrison-East Newark Elks host Christmas in July for veterans (theobserver.com) — Local veterans enjoyed a Christmas in July barbecue hosted by the Harrison-East Newark Elks, supported by donations from the ACP Riders of Kearny and the Hygiene Project. The story also spotlights editor Kevin Canessa’s deep personal ties to Kearny, underscoring how closely the town is connected to regional veterans’ outreach and community journalism.
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★ Featured events ★
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NJ Snake Man Animal Program (ages 5 and up) →
Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave, Kearny
3:00 pm
Friday July 31
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Other local events
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Viviendo Los Colores
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm -
Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm -
LIBRARY IS CLOSED
Kearny Public Library Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
10:00 am -
Music Enrichment Workshop (grades K - 3)
Kearny Public Library Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
11:00 am -
Children's Latin Dance Workshop (2nd grade & up)
Kearny Public Library Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
2:00 pm -
Drop-In Gaming + Roblox (all ages)
Kearny Public Library Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
4:00 pm -
Town Hall Meeting with Mayor James Solomon
City of Jersey City Pet Shop: 192 Newark Ave.
7:30 pm -
Frank V Marina "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market →
277 Passaic Ave, Kearny
9:00 am
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
Sunday August 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL) →
Newark Arts Lancers Restaurant & Bar, 459 Ferry St , Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, N, 07105, United States
8:00 am -
Sprouting Up Story Time
Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
9:30 am -
MWC meeting re yoga in boardroom
Montclair Women’s Club Montclair, NJ 07042
9:30 am -
Dragons, Castles, and an Irresistible Princess Bent on Revenge wi
Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
2:00 pm
Thursday July 30
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2764) in Newark. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kearny here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harrison
- Former Harrison court employee stole bail cash, enters PTI program: Harrison PD (theobserver.com)
- New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC Prediction, 8/1/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds (docsports.com)
- Amtrak Awards Contracts and Prepares to Begin Major Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project (amtrak.com)
Newark
- Amtrak, NJ Transit Will Rehab Ailing Bridge That Serves 200K Daily Train Riders (patch.com)
Secaucus
- Blase Manufacturing plant in Stratford sold for $6.6M (westfaironline.com)
- Bacterial Vaginosis Linked to Higher Risk for STIs (medscape.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Danielle K. for sending it in!)
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