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By TAPINTO STAFF
October 4, 2025
UNITED STATES - Federal food-safety officials have warned that certain ready-to-eat pasta meals may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The investigation is ongoing and updates are expected.Whatโs affected:Sold at Walmart โ Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce, 12 ...
Linden, NJ - The court is ready. The cause is bigger than the game. On Thursday, ๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐๐๐ง 16๐ฉ๐, 4:00 ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ช๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ก, the Linden Tigers Volleyball Teams face Elizabeth High in a rivalry that unites both schools for something greater than a win.๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐Every serve, every cheer, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ โ In the aftermath of a deadly collision in Scotch Plains late last month that killed a 13-year-old boy on an e-bike, leaders all throughout the county are looking to advance new regulations and legislation.Nico Lombardi, 13, was struck and killed on September 24 in Scotch ...
LINDEN, NJ โ What happens when you mix sunshine, stories, and imagination? You get readers who ROAR!ย On Sept. 26, School No. 2 rolled out the red carpet for its ๐๐ช๐ข๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐, celebrating every student who kept the pages turning all summer long. From mysteries to fantasies, comics to ...
Linden,NJ โ The Linden Fire Department will hold their Annual Fire Prevention Night tonight from 5pmโ7pm on N. Wood Ave in front of City Hall.N. Wood Ave will be CLOSED between Blancke St &ย Elm St beginning at 3:30 p.m. TRUCKS MUST UTILIZE ELIZABETH AVE & ST. GEORGE AVE AS ALTERNATE ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jerseyโs e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
Linden, NJ - National Coffee with a Cop Day is observed on the first Wednesday in October, which is October 1st this year. This day is very important for the community because it fosters relations between civilians and their police officers.ย This was a perfect opportunity for the community to get ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ โ On Tuesday, September 30, the Union County Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of a juvenile suspect in the investigation of a June stabbing at Plainfield's Cedarbrook Park.ย Officers from the Union County Police Department responded to Cedarbrook Park on June 20 after ...
CRANFORD, N.J. โ Union County Prosecutors said two people were struck and killed by a driver Monday afternoon in Cranford.At approximately 5:30 p.m. Cranford police, fire and EMS, along with first responders from Westfield, responded to the scene of the crash.ย In a news release posted on social ...
LINDEN, NJ โ What happens when you mix sunshine, stories, and imagination? You get readers who ROAR!ย On Sept. 26, School No. 2 rolled out the red carpet for its ๐๐ช๐ข๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐, celebrating every student who kept the pages turning all summer long. From mysteries to fantasies, comics to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ NJ Senate President Nick Scutari will hold a news conference in Scotch Plains on Wednesday to announce a legislative initiative to improve the safe use of electric bikes in New Jersey."The dramatic increase in the use of e-bikes coupled with their higher speeds requires new ...
Linden, NJ โ Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden City Council, the Raritan Valley Chapter of the Links, Inc will sponsor the Youth Leadership Summit. The event will be on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 am until 4:30 pm at the John T. Gregorio Center located at 339 Helen St.Some participants will ...
LINDEN , NJ โ From Stars & Stripes to Falling Leaves โ Aftercare Kids Bring the Spark!Booming with red, white, and blue pride, School No. 10, Aftercare, turned Patriots' Day earlier this month into a celebration of unity, spirit, and fun. Students proudly showed off their colors.Then, flip the ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Police has reported an update on the recent shooting on Saturday night. The victim from Saturday's shooting has died. Anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact UCPO Sgt Nick Veltre at (908) 347-7330, Detective Kevin Stanicki at (908) 477-6649, or LPD ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of childrenโs and teen programs for October.Children:ย 10/6 at 4 pm, Lego Clubย 10/14 at 4 pm, Childrenโs Clay Clubย 10/15 at 4 pm, Eyes of the Wild Animal Programย Come and join us for the Eyes of the Wild Animal Program where ...
Linden, NJ โ On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, The Pink Warriors statewide tour will make a stop in Linden. They aim to celebrate survivors, raise awareness, and unite the Linden Community in the fight against breast cancer.ย The event will be held at Linden City Hall, 301 Wood Ave, at 11 am.ย ย ย
UNION COUNTY, NJ โ The Union County Board of Commissioners recently amended its bond ordinances for upgrading some county parks, a building at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools, Ash Brook Golf Course and Galloping Hill Golf Course.The upgrades planned include renovating the tennis courts at ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs for October.ย ย 10/1 at 6:30 pm, Book Clubย Join us as we discuss this month's pick,ย The Safariย by Jaclyn Goldis.ย 10/8ย 6:30 pm, De-Stress Festย Come join us for a relaxing evening with coloring, music, puzzles, ...
Linden, NJ โ Linden Police have reported that at approximately 3:25 p.m yesterday, officers responded to the 3100 block of Fedor Ave on reports of a shooting.ย Officers arrived on scene and located a male victim with a single gunshot wound. The victim was treated on scene and transported to RWJBH ...
ย Linden, NJ- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing YOUR story in Optimumโs 18th Annual Essay Contest.ย Whether itโs a family tradition, a cultural celebration, a favorite food, or someone who inspires you โ let your voice ROAR!ย --๐๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ฌ: ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ $๐, ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ + ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌImagine ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ The Scotch Plains Police Department said it is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a landscaping truck and an e-bike that occurred Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24.Officers responded to the intersection of Mountain Avenue. and Mountain View Avenue for a report ...
LINDEN, NJ โ The hum of excitement filled Ms. Paganโs first-grade classroom at School No. 2 as 18 eager students settled in after lunch for a special social studies lesson that blended culture, art, and self-discovery. Giggles rippled through the room as tiny arms shot into the air, eager to answer ...
Linden, NJ โ Linden Police Department invites you to come out and enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat with your local police officers 11amโ1pm on Wednesday, October 1,2025, at Wawa in Legacy Square, 800 W. Edgar Rd.
ย Linden, NJโLast year, together we raised over $3,000 โ and this year, weโre aiming even higher.Letโs fill the stadium with pink as we honor survivors, remember those weโve lost, and raise awareness for this important cause. Bring your family, friends, and Tiger Pride as we come together to ROAR ...
ย Linden, NJ - An additional four individuals have been arrested in connection with an April shooting.In the early morning hours on July 10, 2025, Linden Police Detectives assisted by the Union County S.W.A.T. Team, the Elizabeth Police Department, and Detectives from the Union County Prosecutors ...
Linden, NJโLinden High School's ๐ง๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ roared back to life with their first show of the 2025-2026 school year, which aired on September 19, 2025.Catch all the excitement, stories, and school spirit as our talented student journalists bring you the latest from Linden High!Check it out ...
Linden, NJ โ The Friends of Linden Library held their Fall Market on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am- 3pm. The library grounds became a true marketplace to showcase local creativity and businesses in the community. Many neighbors and residents came out to show their support on such a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ โ East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway will host a special program honoring Middlesex Countyโs African American history on Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring Michele Jones Galvin, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.Galvin, co-author of Beyond the ...
LINDEN, NJ โ The Multilingual Learners (ML) Department hosted a two-day ESL professional development (PD) training (Sept. 18-19) for elementary and secondary ESL educators from across the district, held in the PDRC large room and facilitated by Harjot Kaur, ML Data and Testing Specialist.According ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ โ New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican and ...