TAPinto Linden Weekly Recap

NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday he expects the progress made so far in the state’s vaccine rollout to be given a much-needed push forward by the Joe Biden administration once the President-elect is sworn in on Wednesday.

So far, the state has had to reckon with delays in the arrival of doses from the federal government and thus large segments of the population left waiting for their ...

LINDEN, NJ - The Linden Police Records & Traffic Bureau will have extended hours on Tuesday, January 19, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Visitors are asked to enter through the Police Headquarters entrance in the parking garage behind City Hall.

For questions or additional information contact the Records & Traffic Bureau at (908) ...

SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The New Jersey State Police have arrested six suspects and dismantled an alleged multi-county theft ring linked to more than 30 stolen vehicles and two motor vehicle pursuits after a 13-month operation dubbed “Bust a Move.”

According to a press release from the State Police, troopers from Troop “D” Holmdel Station began investigating a motor vehicle crash on Oct. 31, 2019 ...

BEACH HAVEN, NJ - Long Beach Island natives, Rob and Jane Romanowski are proud to announce the launch of Queen City Cycle Boat, making its debut for the 2021 season.

The Queen City Cycle Boat will be Jersey Shore's first and original pedal powered party boat, the Beach Haven couple told us. 

With their many years of experience in the marina and hospitality industries on Long Beach Island ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The emblem bird of the United States made an appearance in Westfield Thursday.

Justin Drazin and his family spotted the bald eagle just over the pond at Mindowaskin Park during the afternoon.

“My wife and I were out for some fresh air with our little girl. We stopped at the Mindowaskin playground and then took a walk over to the pond to see the ducks,” Drazin told TAPinto ...

LINDEN, NJ - Over the last week, Linden Public Schools has reported at least 18 positive cases among students and staff as well as 131 people who have been quarantined due to possible COVID-19 exposure, according to the Linden Public School District website.

This increase in infection rate is cause for the district to continue full virtual learning in spite of its intention to return to a ...

There’s nothing like a steaming pot of soup to take off the chill on a cold day. Want to up your winter soup game? We’ve got seven simple tricks to make your favorites even better:

1. Save the bones from your roasted chicken (including storebought rotisserie chicken) in the freezer to make stock. The roasted bones will give your soups more flavor than raw.

2. Need to swap out dried herbs ...

LINDEN, NJ - Two Linden Public school students are all set to be honored for their participation in the 10th Annual Peace Islands Institute Art and Essay Contest.

Javaree Gordon, a Linden High school senior, won third place and a $200 prize for his essay titled “Silence” about a girl struggling with the death of her mother and isolation during quarantine.

To read the full essay click ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- In Union Catholic's latest installment of Feature Friday, the spotlight shines on senior A'Liyah Thomas.

Thomas, who lives in Linden, is the top ranked long jumper in the state, an All-Conference volleyball player, and an Honor Roll student.

Here is our Q and A with Thomas -

You do such a great job representing UC! What do you love the most about competing in track ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The Sussex County Fairgrounds is open for vaccinations, if you can get an appointment. 

Beginning Thursday, the county opened operations to the qualified public. According to Sussex County COVID Coordinator Julia Gurriell and Bob Haffner, Director of Emergency Preparedness they are relying on volunteers to make it all work.

Community Emergency Response Team members or ...