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By DONNA ELEAZER
June 17, 2025
Linden, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is now on display at the Linden Public Library, located at 31 East Henry Street in Linden. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 45 works selected from the 2025 Union County Teen ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Changes are coming to the grass baseball and soccer field on the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools campus.A $3,484,252 grant was awarded to Applied Landscaping to upgrade the field to a multipurpose artificial turf field with new player benches, awnings, a storage shed ...
Linden, NJ -Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation and Uptown Linden, Inc invite you to attend the 2025 Summer Entertainment Series.What: Come and enjoy the Summer Entertainment Series. Events include live music of different genres, Legends of Linden, and ...
Linden, NJ - This Week at Linden Public Library 6/16-6/21 Mon, 6/16 - When the Calvary Came to Call: A Juneteenth Presentation @ 4 pm *Tues, 6/17 - Chair Yoga @ 10 am, Movie: Better Man @ 1 pm, Trivia with Jeff @ 7 pmWed, 6/18 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 am, Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 am, Adult ...
LINDEN, NJ — On a sun-soaked Friday afternoon, just two days before Father’s Day, the playground at School No. 5 came alive with cheers, laughter, and a lot of heart as kindergartners teamed up with their dads for an unforgettable celebration of love and play.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ...
Linden, NJ – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) hosted the Union County Utility Assistance Day (UAD) on Wednesday, June 11, in partnership with the City of Linden and Union County. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen St., ...
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School, the 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 (𝐍𝐉𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂) 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, marked a powerful and emotional leadership transition on June 9 as 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, relieving Cadet Captain Josue ...
LINDEN, NJ -- It was a moment of artistic pride and powerful performance as students from Linden High School’s Linden FPA Department, took center stage at the 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 (𝐍𝐉𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Middlesex County College—one of the most prestigious arts ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – What started out as a nice gathering for the first band series in Pier Village with Tim McLoone and the Shirleys ended on a somber note after the music ended last night.A shooting took place on the beach in Pier Village after an apparent altercation. There are multiple news ...
Linden, NJ - On June 12, 2025, Union County Commissioner Vice Chairman Joseph Bodek delivered $330,000 to the City of Linden through the Union County Project Grant Initiative. This grant will be used to fund general recreational improvement projects across the city, creating new opportunities to ...
LINDEN, NJ -- With big smiles, giant scissors, and joyful cheers, Linden Public Schools marked the grand opening of two vibrant new playgrounds on June 5—first at School No. 9 and later at School No. 1. The back-to-back ribbon-cutting ceremonies brought together students, staff, and city leaders to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for Thursday, June according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The air quality in our area will become unhealthy for sensitive groups, it said.“Hot temperatures, mostly sunny skies and light southwest to ...
Linden, NJ - A major drug trafficking network has been dismantled following a coordinated law enforcement operation, authorities announced Thursday. The operation led to one Linden individual being taken into custody, along with 24 others. The expansive operation was the result of a comprehensive ...
A nationwide recall has been issued for Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs, announced Church & Dwight Co., The products are being recalled due to potential microbial contamination identified as fungi in cotton swab components, ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
LINDEN, NJ -- At McManus Middle School, unity and cultural pride took over the field during Diversity Day, a high-spirited celebration organized by Mrs. Penaranda’s heritage and 8th grade honors classes, along with the Spanish Club and Diversity Club.The event welcomed participation from special ...
Linden, NJ -This Week at #LindenNJ #lindenpubliclibrary Mon, 6/9 - Children's Father's Day Craft @ 4 pm * Tues, 6/10 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 6/10 - Movie: Milk @ 1 pmWed, 6/11 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 6/11 - Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 amWed, 6/11 - De-Stress Fest @ 6:30 pmThurs, 6/12 - ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
Linden, NJ - The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce-Linden Chamber Division will host their 24th Annual Scholarship and Business of the Year Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at III Amici Ristorante in Linden at 5:30 pm. The Chamber will be awarding scholarships to deserving Linden High ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission hosted their Third Annual Wine and Cheese Art Expo Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The event was held on the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade and the main focus was to bring the community together to raise funds for Linden High School graduating ...
LINDEN, NJ -- Linden High School 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, breaking not one—but TWO school records! 100m Dash – 𝟭𝟬.𝟲𝟴400m Dash – 𝟰𝟳.𝟱𝟮Warren’s hard work, dedication, and explosive speed have earned him a spot at the 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, where ...
Linden, NJ - Linden American Legion Post # 102, in cooperation with the Linden Police and Fire Department, held a very successful event to offer residents an opportunity to learn CPR from certified First Responders. The event was held last Saturday at the American Legion Post# 102.The training ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield resident John Mirrione has grown-man strength, and at 60 years old he’s as strong as ever. To prove he still has it, on Sunday, June 1, in front of the United Nations, he broke multiple world strength push-up records, as a tribute to International Children’s Day. By ...
LINDEN, NJ — At the May 29 Board of Education meeting, 11 Linden High School juniors were honored as trailblazers of a new kind of leadership—one that promotes wellness, positive relationships, and peer empowerment through the 𝙔𝙀𝙎 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢.Spearheaded in 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A legal battle is ongoing between Union County and the companies responsible for doing structural work to the Ash Brook Golf Course clubhouse building in 2016. Meanwhile, the clubhouse is closed for repairs.The county sued the companies in February 2024, claiming they used a ...
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Board of Education 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 at School No. 2, with the district’s “It Takes a Village” Award at its May 29 board meeting, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, charging they subjected him to false arrest and malicious prosecution on May 9 outside the Newark ...
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐨, 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞, committed scholar, and emerging leader, was recognized with the “It Takes a Village” Award at the May 29 Board of Education meeting. The award honors students whose character, leadership, and work ethic inspire their ...
LINDEN. NJ — The Linden Board of Education honored a historic chapter in district leadership on May 29 with the 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 — the first Black woman to serve as chief school administrator in Linden Public Schools history.Dr.
Linden, NJ -The New York Blood Center is preparing to declare a blood emergency on Monday, June 2, 2025, due to a sharp and sustained drop in blood donations. Our region is now facing critically low supplies and increasing dependence on out-of-state support- a short-term fix that cannot be ...