Kenilworth, NJ
Local stories and news for our neighbors
October 2026
Every story and all available source photos from this issue of Kenilworth Business Life.
October 2026
Kenilworth students marked the anniversary of September 11, 2001, through a school remembrance program that used music, performance and reflection to help a new generation connect with the human meaning of the day.
October 2026
Kenilworth will turn into a two-day neighborhood marketplace when the Kenilworth Historical Society presents its 2026 Communitywide Garage Sale on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4. The rain-or-shine event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, inviting residents and visitors to explore participating homes throughout the borough.
October 2026
David Brearley High School students were recognized with a series of memorial and community scholarships during the school’s awards presentation.
October 2026
Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence collected and distributed more than 300 new backpacks and school-supply kits for area children, continuing an annual effort now in its 18th year.
October 2026
As Thanksgiving approaches, First Baptist Church of Kenilworth will again offer a practical way for local households to prepare for the holiday table. The church’s annual Turkey Giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 225 North Eighth St. in Kenilworth.
October 2026
Three animals from two area rescue organizations are looking for homes this fall.
October 2026
October is Rett Syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome is a very rare disorder that some babies are born with. Girls are affected more but there is a very small percentage of boys that have it also. It affects your brain, muscles, and development because your cells are not able to make the MECP2 gene it needs.
October 2026
Clark UNICO’s 19th Annual Italian American Feast will return to the Clark Municipal Grounds, 430 Westfield Ave., for four days of rides, games, food and live entertainment. The festival is scheduled rain or shine from Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11.
October 2026
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
October 2026
In the months leading up to World War II, a number of incidents made headlines throughout the United States. Hostilities among America, Germany and Japan were tense.
October 2026
Kathleen Czarnecki, senior programming library assistant at the Kenilworth Public Library, has spent 27 years building a second home behind the circulation desk. This year, Union County recognized that career with its 2026 SHERO Award, honoring women whose leadership and service have made a lasting difference in their communities.
October 2026
Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, offers children’s and adult programs throughout October. For information or registration, call 908-276-2451. Where noted, registration opens first for Kenilworth residents.
October 2026
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.