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By TAPINTOLINDEN STAFF
June 2, 2025
Linden, NJ - Weekly happenings at Linden Public Library for the Week of June 2nd-June 7thTues, 6/3 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 6/3 - Movie: Gladiator @ 1 pmTues, 6/3 - Movie: Marty (1955) @ 7 pmWed, 6/4 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 6/4 - Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 amWed, 6/4 - #bookclub The ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden Mayor's Youth Commission Committee will be hosting their Third Annual Wine & Cheese Art Expo Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 5 pm- 7 pm at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade. Come out for an evening of exquisite art, delectable wine and ...
NEWARK - Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will become the chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark, effective Aug. 1.Smith-Jackson's appointment, announced jointly by Rutgers-Newark ...
LINDEN, NJ — Eleven of Linden Public Schools’ finest educators—each named Teacher of the Year by their respective schools—were 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, a ceremony that honored outstanding teachers from districts across the county.𝐀 ...
LINDEN, NJ — Under the sparkling chandeliers of the 𝗲𝘅𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀 in Old Bridge, the Linden High School 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫, 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦—and danced the night away in unforgettable style.More than 300 students attended the ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden will be hosting their 15th Annual Fish Derby on Sunday, June 1, 2025at Wlson Park, from 10 am- 2pm. The event is a collaboration with Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Linden Department of Parks and Recreation. This community event invites you to come out ...
Linden, NJ – In less than two years as Director of Multilingual Learners for Linden Public Schools, visionary leader Danie Orelien is redefining the future of education by integrating artificial intelligence into world language instruction. Alongside her dedicated team, supervisors Stephanie Ross ...
LINDEN , NJ — Linden Public Schools is once again making beautiful music—nationally. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 11𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓, the district has earned the prestigious 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐌 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, a national recognition reserved for school districts that ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly triggered hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night.The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more ...
Linden, NJ –Come out and join the New Jersey Board of Utilities for Utility Assistance Day! Get help with utility bills and connect with grant programs. No registration needed!The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) will be hosting a Union County Utility Assistance Day on Wednesday, June ...
Linden, NJ - This Week at the Library! Mon, 5/26 - the #lindenpubliclibrary is closed for Memorial DayTues, 5/27 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 5/27 - Afternoon Movie: The Apprentice @ 1 pmWed, 5/28 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 5/28 - Terrific Toddlers @ 10:30 amWed, 5/28 - Shuffleboard Showdown! ...
Linden, NJ - On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness ensure the freedoms we hold dear today.TAPintoLinden Staff
WASHINGTON, — For many Americans, the summer grilling and travel season begins this upcoming weekend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to make sure you and your family avoid food poisoning this summer. An estimated 128,000 Americans are ...
LINDEN, NJ –Come out and get ready for summer! The Linden Police Department is gearing up for its annual Bike Rodeo, set to take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Wilson Park, located at 1100 Summit Terrace, at 3:30 pm. This community-driven event will offer local youths a chance to sharpen ...
LINDEN, NJ — From once sitting in the audience to standing at the podium, 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐉𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐋/𝐍𝐉𝐁𝐄 not just as an educator, but as a change agent—sharing the story of how she and her team reimagined multilingual education in Linden with purpose, passion, and a powerful call to ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Veterans Council is set to honor veterans with a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, 2025, with a Veterans Grave Wreath Placement Ceremony. Residents are encouraged to attend the escorted entourage and pay their respects at the designated stops. The American Legion Post ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for June. All programs marked with an * require pre-registration.Adult: 6/4 Book Club: The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler - 6:30 pm 6/11 De-Stress Fest- 6:30 pm 6/17 Trivia- 7 pm 6/18 Adult Craft Club-Stone ...
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared before federal Magistrate Judge Stacey Adams on Wednesday afternoon after being charged with assaulting a Homeland Security Investigations agent outside an immigrant detention center in Newark about 10 days ago. McIver was allowed to appear virtually from ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - William Tait IV has been tapped as the 22nd president of Rutgers University, concluding an exhaustive search that began in January, it was announced Monday morning. Tate has been the president of the Louisiana State University system since 2021, when he became the first Black to ...
Linden, NJ -The Work Session of the Linden Board of Education will be held at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.The Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, on ...
LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden hosted its 3rd Annual Color Run on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, bringing the community together for a vibrant and charitable event. Organized by Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Mayor's ...
PISCATAWAY – Tom Maniscalco, an 85-year-old engineering student who on Sunday became the oldest graduate in Rutgers’ 258-year history, had just given the traditional Red Lion Bell a mighty ring when he paused to offer some advice to his younger classmates.You – yes, each one of you! - can change ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Police Department will join law enforcement officers from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national #ClickItOrTicket high-visibility enforcement effort. Buckle up for safety and help reduce fatalities. Don’t risk a ...
Linden, NJ - This week at #lindenpubliclibrary May 19-May 24Mon, 5/19 - Children's Music Program with Tim Hoh @ 3 pm* Tues, 5/20 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 5/20 - Movie: #nosferatu @ 1 pmTues, 5/20 - #trivianight with Jeff! @ 7 pm*Wed, 5/21 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 5/21 - Terrific ...
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, in collaboration with the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation, invites senior residents to take part in a free Smartphone Training Workshop. Designed to help seniors become more independent with their smartphones, the workshop is funded in ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township High School junior Alexa Landau was named top fundraiser in the northern NJ area for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) of New Jersey for 2025. The student raised a record-breaking $504,000 for the blood cancer charity in just seven weeks, tapping corporate ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
Linden, NJ - Congratulations to Captain Joe Cacioppo, Sgt. John Vasquez and the rest of #teamlinden who recently completed the Law Enforcement United "Road to Hope," a 300+ mile bicycle ride from Atlantic City, New Jersey to Washington, DC, held annually to raise public awareness of law enforcement ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...
LINDEN, NJ — They were selected last fall as standouts among their peers—but on April 29, the spotlight shined brightly once again on Linden Public Schools’ 2024 Governor’s Educator of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year honorees.During a joyful and electric recognition ...