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By TAPINTOLINDENSTAFF
November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025Dear Linden Families, As we enter this season of gratitude, I find myself reflecting on the people who make Linden Public Schools feel less like an organization and more like family. That family includes every single one of you. To our students: You bring life to our hallways and ...
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County man who was a former Union High School music teacher was sentenced to 275 months in prison for producing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today.Michael Hamilton, 53, of Springfield, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christine ...
NEW JERSEY – With Thanksgiving just a few days away, remember to be safe when cooking that turkey.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks ...
NEW JERSEY — Cranberries, those tart little red fruits that are such an integral part of Thanksgiving dinners, are grown right here in the Garden State.If you've ever seen a cranberry bog, you might think that the berries grow in water. Actually, cranberries grow on dry land, but their fields are ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for December. Children: 12/1 at 4 pm, Holiday Craft Come join us for Children's Craft Club where we will make a fun holiday craft. 12/3 and 12/17 at 4 pm, Chess Club Come learn the basics and strategies of ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | November 24th-29thMon, 11/24 - Children's Clay Club @ 4 PM*Tues, 11/25 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 11/25 - #moviesatthelibrary Arthur the King @ 1 PMTues, 11/25 - #movienight An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving @ 7 PMWed, 11/26 the library will be closing ...
Linden, NJ - As part of American Education Week, School No. 6 turned Nov. 20 into a beautiful Donation Day filled with teamwork, service, and gratitude.Our incredible K-Kids sorted donations that will soon be delivered to the LINCS Food Pantry, helping brighten the holiday season for families in ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Fire Department, in Partnership with the Linden FMBA Local # 34 & 234, announces a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program. By donating a new, unwrapped toy, you can help bring joy to a child this holiday season and support a mission rooted in generosity, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly after 11am, a Plainfield resident took to social media to report what she perceived as an ICE arrest right in the heart of Plainfield and North Plainfield.Resident Carolyn Pyles told TAPinto Plainfield she saw a vehicle traveling west on West Front Street before turning on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Former Westfield Police Officer Matthew O’Holla has filed a tort claim notice against the Town of Westfield, alleging that Mayor Shelley Brindle defamed him and unlawfully retaliated against him in connection with the lawsuit he filed against Police Chief Christopher Battiloro and ...
Linden, NJ— St. John the Apostle Church in Linden commemorated its 75th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, on Oct. 19.About 400 people—double the church’s usual attendance—filled the church for the anniversary Mass. During his homily, ...
LINDEN , NJ — Soehl Middle School proudly welcomed 24 eighth-grade students into the prestigious National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during a formal induction ceremony that celebrated the core values of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.Held in the school’s auditorium ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside NAACP, in partnership with AAA Northeast, brought the Walk to School Day with Ruby Bridges to the township of Hillside. Bridges visited Ola Edwards Community School on November 12 to meet with students, staff, and community members.During her visit, Ms. Bridges delivered ...
November 21, 2025 Dear Linden Families, As we enter this joyful season, I want to proudly reaffirm a promise at the heart of our mission: the safety and well-being of every student remain our unwavering priority. Every day, our administrators, staff members, and security professionals work in ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮!Linden, NJ—They spearheaded a schoolwide food drive, and thanks to our amazing community, families in need will get a boost this season.Proud of your kindness, K-Kids!Proud of your kindness, K-Kids!
Linden, NJ -The Union County Homicide Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a fatal stabbing that took place in Linden on November 9, 2025. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9th, Linden Police Officers responded to T.G.I.
LINDEN , NJ — On Tuesday morning (Nov.18), a quiet sense of purpose filled the yellow school bus leaving Soehl Middle School. Inside sat 23 students--curious, courageous, and ready to learn--each part of the newly assembled Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team (SSLT). They weren’t just on their ...
LINDEN, NJ — Today started on a sweet note with School No. 4’s 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐬 morning event, generously sponsored by the Linden PBA Local No. 42 and the Linden Superior Officers Association. The cafeteria was filled with warm smiles, the scent of fresh donuts, and the kind of cozy ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — SNAP benefits are back now that the government shutdown has ended, but the need for food among those struggling to support themselves and their families remains high.Union County officials and local food pantries are working to ensure that low-income families have enough food for ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Police have reported a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on W. Edgar Rd (US 1 & 9) Southbound and is under investigation. Officers responded to W. Edgar Rd near the intersection with Smith St on reports of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at about ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners will be holding an Emergency Food Distribution event on Thursday at Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle for Union County residents who are SNAP recipients or federal employees.The event will start at 12 p.m. Supplies are limited and will be ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — The countdown is on! In just a few days, the Linden High School Theater Department will lift the curtain on its fall production of You Can’t Take It with You — a fast-moving, joy-filled, wonderfully chaotic American comedy that has charmed audiences for generations. The ...
Linden, NJ -As the season of giving approaches, the LINCS Food Panty held their monthly food distribution on November 17, 2025. “The LINCS Food Pantry would like to give a huge “Shout Out” to the Linden Fire Department for always helping us distribute our turkeys. “ Words cannot express our deep ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
Linden, NJ- Is your teen begging for (or already using )Snapchat and Instagram?If so, join Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y Perkins along with SmartSocial for a LIVE virtual event, designed to help parents learn why their kids want to Snapchat or Instagram and hidden risks you need to know about!These ...
LINDEN, NJ — This Week at the #lindennj #lindenpubliclibrary November 17-November 22Mon, 11/17 - #minecraft Acorn Archery @ 4 PM*Mon, 11/17 - TEENS #Thanksgiving Snickerdoodle Cookie Program @ 4 PM*Tues, 11/18 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 11/18 - Movie: Back to Black @ 1 PMTues, 11/18 - #TriviaNight ...
Linden, NJ - More than 300 alumni, athletes, coaches, and families filled the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center auditorium on Thursday, November 13, for a night that felt like a homecoming, a revival, and a family reunion all in one.Thirteen years had passed since the last induction, but on this ...
UNION, NJ — Overlook Medical Center’s Union Campus celebrated the completion of its $6.4 million renovation on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that highlighted both the expanded emergency services and the hospital’s longstanding commitment to the community.Stephanie Schwartz, Executive Vice ...