TOP LOCAL News
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
June 2, 2026
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
Linden, NJ — On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Union County Board of Commissioners hosted a Senior Arts and Wellness Festival.The event was held at Peach Orchard Park from 10:30 am to 2: 30 pm. It ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — From elementary classrooms to high school learning labs, students across Linden Public Schools spent the 2025-26 school year building skills, mastering standards, and embracing academic growth through the district’s first-ever District-Wide Edmentum Challenge. Students ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will spend $73.8 million to make county roads safer for motorists and pedestrians, and an additional $26.6 million to improve the streets in Elizabeth.The road improvements are part of Union County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and are being ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Linden Public Schools has taken a significant step forward in advancing support for multilingual learners with the launch of a new districtwide K–12 standardized benchmark assessment framework. The initiative is designed to monitor student growth, guide instructional ...
Linden, NJ—This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary Mon, 6/1: ** Double Dutch Jump Rope Workshop @ 4 PMMon, 6/1: ** Ember Games Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 6/2: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 6/2: Movie: A Face in the Crowd (1957, NR, 2:05) @ 1 PMTues, 6/2: The American Revolution in Union County: A Presentation by ...
Linden Public Schools-McManus Middle School’s STEM Club recently participated in the Center for Excellence in STEM Education (CEF) “You Be The Solution” Challenge, a regional STEM competition held at the Rahway Recreation Center. The event brought together middle school students from across the ...
Linden, NJ — Union County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) waiting list application period has been rescheduled and will now open on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. through the Union County Section 8 website. The program will be accepting 500 applications. The change in date was made ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Linden High School’s track and field program is headed to the NJSIAA Group IV Championships after two Tigers turned in standout performances during sectional competition.Senior Braeden Delbrune and junior Christian Cavezza each earned qualification for the state meet, ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — When the Linden Public Schools Fine & Performing Arts Department stages its 48th Annual All City Music & Art Festival tonight, May 27, at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, it will serve as the grand finale to another landmark year of statewide honors, national ...
Union County, NJ –Four Linden Public School students have been selected as featured artists in the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit. The exhibit will begin its countywide tour at the Springfield Public Library, located at 66 Mountain Avenue in Springfield. The exhibit will be on display ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — The lights shimmered. Cameras flashed. Limousines rolled up one after another as Linden High School seniors stepped onto the red carpet in dazzling gowns, sharp tuxedos, and sparkling heels for a night they had spent four years dreaming about. On Thursday night, May 21, ...
Linden, NJ-On Monday, May 25, 2026, Linden Police Officers were assisting Roselle Police Officers investigating a report of shots fired near the 500 block of East St. George Ave. During the investigation, Officers observed two men dressed in black clothing and wearing ski masks walking north on ...
Linden, NJ - On Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, American Legion Post #102 hosted their Annual Veterans Graves and Wreath Placement Ceremony to pay tribute to all the Veterans at the city's monuments. This tribute was to remember the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The ceremony ...
Linden, NJ-Linden Police Department is proud to join Police agencies from across the country for the National Click It or Ticket Campaign. High-visibility patrols will take place nationwide through May 31, actively ticketing unbuckled drivers and passengers to reduce preventable roadway ...
Linden, NJ - A Perth Amboy man has been killed in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night.On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 700 block of W. Edgar Rd on reports of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to initial ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — School No. 1 is growing its commitment to hands-on learning after being selected for the Union County KIDS DIG IN! School Garden Grant Program, an initiative supporting outdoor education and environmental stewardship.The county-funded grant will help expand the school’s ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for June. Programs marked with an * require registration. All Ages: 6/2 at 7 pm, The American Revolution in Union County6/25, Project B.E.S.T. Vision Screening*Children:6/1 & 6/8 at 4 pm, Double Dutch Jump Rope ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions ...
Linden, NJ- This week at #lindenpubliclibrary The Linden Library will be closed Mon, 5/25Tues, 5/26: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 5/26: Movie: #f1 (2025, PG-13, 2:35) @ 1 PMTues, 5/26: ** World Dracula Day DIY Journal Craft @ 2:30 PMWed, 5/27: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 5/27: ** Terrific Toddlers ...
Linden, NJ — Mohamed Abdelaal, 24, of Iselin, was arrested without incident on May 20, 2026, following an extensive, multi-agency investigation involving Detectives from the Linden, Cranford, Hillside, Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge Police Departments. Damage was first reported at approximately ...
Linden, NJ — Residents are encouraged to attend the Veterans Grave and Wreath Placement Ceremony. The American Legion Post 102 will be the host post. In attendance will also be the VFW Post #1397, Marine Corp League, Catholic War Veterans, Post 91 and Vietnam Veterans of America. The schedule is as ...
Linden, NJ - The Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team, launched by Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins, continues to create meaningful opportunities for students to grow as leaders, advocates, and changemakers. During their experience at the 2026 Breaking Barriers Conference at Kean University, SSLT members ...
LINDEN, NJ— It was a historic day on May 18, 2026, The NJ Assembly passed AJR119, designating November 7, 2026, as Shwachman Diamond Awareness Day in NJ.Linden teen Joyce Fitz, who has been living with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, has been advocating for SDS awareness. She was present on the ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is proud to sponsor an important lecture on An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. The speaker will be Gladian Rivera, the founder and CEO of Obsidian Rising, LLC, in Rahway. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Bank ...
Linden Public Schools — As Special Education Week in New Jersey concludes, Linden Public Schools is celebrating statewide recognition for School No. 2’s Sensory Night, which earned the 2026 Innovations in Special Education Award. Presented by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the New ...
Meeting NoticeLinden, NJ - A Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 6:00PM, at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ.To join the meeting via Webex, please click the link ...
Linden Public Schools — Join Linden High School’s Dance Program for an exciting evening at “Dancin’ on Broadway” on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Susan L. Hudak Auditorium at LHS. Students will take the stage with energetic performances inspired by the music, style, and excitement of ...
Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation held their Annual Kids to Parks Day at Wilson Park from12pm.-4 pm. It was an amazing turnout of families and children of all ages eager to participate in the activities. The ...