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By ADILENE RODRIGUEZ
August 26, 2025
New Jersey — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides affordable child care to families in Linden and throughout New Jersey, entered an indefinite pause on Aug. 1, 2025. This means families that rely on free childcare services, especially those with infants and toddlers, will have ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Police issued road closures for today, August 25, 2025E. Please be advised E. Elizabeth Ave. and Fay Ave. are both completely closed off in both directions between N. Park Ave. and Richford Terr. until 5PM. Use alternate routes. Use alternate routes.
Linden. NJ - This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary 8/25-8/30Mon, 8/25 - TEENS! Color Our World with #sugarcookies @ 3 PM*Tues, 8/26 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 8/26 - Movie: We'll Never Have Paris @ 1 PMWed, 8/27 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 8/27 - Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 AMThurs, 8/28 - Blood ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The man convicted of murdering Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour in 2023 will be spending his life behind bars.In June, a jury found Rashid Ali Bynum guilty of shooting and killing Eunice Dwumfour two years ago in her car at the La Mer townhouse community in Sayreville. He was sentenced ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library, in conjunction with the Friends of Linden Library, will behosting an Open House for the community on Saturday, September 6, from 11 am - 3pm.The event will have activities and programs aimed at all ages, including drop-in crafts, special storytime, games, a ...
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has issued a recall of its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several related products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.The recall, announced this week, applies to products ...
LINDEN, NJ -- Eleven-year-old Sana Donaldson is showing that curiosity, creativity, and leadership have no age limits. Fresh from the 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗡𝗝𝗜𝗧) in downtown Newark, Sana shared her excitement about STEM, her ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home in Rahway has just announced the visitation and funeral services for Mr. Thomas Lewis, who died on Friday, August 15.TAPinto previously shared a short piece about the passing of the longtime educator, coach, athletic director, director of Rahway's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Police Department is seeking witnesses to the crash on North Avenue that resulted in the death of a bicyclist earlier this month, Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced Wednesday.The crash occurred on Monday, Aug. 4, at about 9:54 a.m. on the 1000 block of West ...
Linden, NJ - On Tuesday, September 16, 2025,the New Jersey Division of Taxation is offering a New Jersey Property Tax Relief Filing Event here in Linden. Don’t miss your chance to file the PAS-1 or ANC-1 for homeowners and renters.The event will be held at the John T. Gregorio Center, located at ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Police Department announces Road Closures for August21st: Westbound traffic on E. Elizabeth Ave. will be shut down between E. Baltimore Ave. and Lincoln St. Plan an alternate route.Northbound traffic on Roselle Street is shut down from E. Elm Street to E. Henry Street. Plan an ...
LINDEN, NJ — As the next chapter begins—whether in 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 — we proudly bid farewell to the Linden High School Class of 2025.𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬: “Graduation was not just an ending but a powerful beginning. "Our graduates carry with them the lessons, ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is requesting the dismissal of federal assault charges against her, claiming immunity from prosecution as a member of Congress and that she is the target of “selective and vindictive” prosecution by the government.Paul Fishman, a former U.S. Attorney who is ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Housing Authority will hold a Special Board meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4 pm.NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING In compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., please take notice that a “Special Meeting” of the Housing Authority of ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Linden Police Department, will be hosting a family bowling event on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 2 pm until 4 pm.It’s a free bowling outing for all Union County special needs families. Many ...
Dear Linden Families,There is an unmistakable buzz in the air as we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year, and I could not be more excited to share the momentum building across our district. This week, I enjoyed spending time with our exceptional district administrators during our annual Admin ...
Linden, NJ-Update from Linden Police: On 08/18/2025 at approximately 10:15 a.m. Linden Police Officers responded to the area of Carnegie St & Monmouth Ave on reports of a shooting.Upon arrival, officers located a woman with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk on the 600 block of Carnegie St. The ...
BELMAR, NJ – A tragic scene unfolded on the Belmar beachfront Friday evening when a 13-year-old swimmer lost their life after being pulled from the ocean.Just after 6:30 p.m., police received several 911 calls about a swimmer in distress off 8th Avenue. By the time officers arrived, one swimmer had ...
LINDEN, NJ Linden Police has issued an Advisory:There is police activity in the area of 600 Carnegie Street. Residents are advised to stay indoors until further notice.
Linden, NJ -Linden Police Department has issued a Traffic Advisory for today, 8-18-25. Please be advised that E. Elizabeth Ave. will be closed off to westbound traffic between E. Baltimore Ave. and Lincoln St. until approx. 5PM. Eastbound traffic is open. Please use an alternate route.
Linden, NJ - This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary 8/18-8/23Mon, 8/18 - Blood Drive @ 12:30 pmMon, 8/18 - #colorourworld Watercolor Painting @ 2 PM*Tues, 8/19 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 8/19 - Movie: God's Not Dead, In God We Trust @ 1 PMTues, 8/19 - #triviatuesdays Trivia with Jeff @ 7 PM*Wed, 8/20 - ...
Looking to cool off on a hot summer night? Try granita, an icy dessert that is easy to make and requires no time in front of the stove.Originally from Sicily, granita is a shaved ice treat made from sweet, ripe fruit that’s puréed and frozen. Ours tastes like white sangria and includes a generous ...
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns of sun and ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Five people are suing Union County, alleging that they endured repeated sexual abuse by staff members while detained as minors at the now-closed Union County Juvenile Detention Center (UCJDC). The state Superior Court complaint asserts a pattern of grooming, coercion, threats and ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The 68-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a New Brunswick police officer after authorities said she was walking around the halls of her apartment building with a knife was a mother of three who worked as a bus driver before retiring.Deborah (McCalla) Terrell is remembered by ...
Linden, NJ - Looking for a safe, nurturing, and convenient place for your little one while you work?The Linden Public Schools Staff Daycare is now accepting new enrollments for this school year AND next! September–June Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Closes at 5 PM on Mondays for staff ...
August 13, 2025REVISED NOTICE OF MEETING:REGARDING: LOCATIONThe Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be heldon Thursday evening, August 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Linden High School, 121 WestSt. Georges Avenue, Linden, NJ.(Action may be taken).“The Board reserves ...
Linden, NJ-Linden Police Department has reported that two men were arrested and were charged with illegally possessing handguns on Saturday. Jeffrey Reyes, 29, of Elizabeth and Michael Cidieudfort, 42, of Newark were arrested during separate traffic stops on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Reyes was ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library will be hosting a Free Blood Sugar & Blood Pressure Screening on August 28th presented by the City of Linden Dept. of Health. The event will be held at the Linden Public Library, located at 31 E. Henry St. on August 28, 2025, from 9 am- 11 am, in the ...