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By TAPINTO ELIZABETH STAFF
March 1, 2025
Linden, NJ—Elizabeth resident Antoine Nelson and business partner Brenda Phillips have facilitated college tours for high school students since 2019. This is part of an initiative by The Nelson Foundation and WeCare to expose high school students, particularly those from underserved communities, to ...
Dahlias come in various colors, shapes, and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers, or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden.Consider including different varieties of dahlias for added ...
LINDEN, NJ – Exciting News from School No. 5! Our students are exploring the world of American Sign Language (ASL) and learning a valuable new skill! Every week, Mrs. Rivera, from School No. 2 visits our elementary schools to teach ASL, sharing her passion for communication and inclusion. It’s ...
Leer en españolNEWARK - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Wednesday the “imminent” reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, the first new immigration detention facility under the administration of President Donald Trump.Delaney Hall’s reopening comes after ...
NEW JERSEY- Walmart is recalling Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters with Lithium-Ion Batteries due to fire and burn hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The electric scooters’ lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, melt and ignite, ...
LINDEN, NJ -- Linden Public Schools is proud to present the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, an empowering and transformative event designed to inspire, connect, and uplift women in leadership. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 "𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑.𝐎.𝐀.𝐑.", the conference will take place on Saturday, ...
LINDEN , NJ – The Linden High School Boys and Girls varsity basketball teams are off to an exciting start in the 2025 NJSIAA Boys and Girls Basketball North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament, with both teams securing hard-fought victories in their opening double-header matchups on February 27 ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Just four minutes before sunrise on Tuesday, the Eagle's nest at Duke Farms welcomed the first chick of 2025, with two more eggs expected to be hatched in a matter of days.Thousands witnessed the event on the Eagle Cam which can be accessed on the Duke Farms Facebook page:At 6:32 ...
LINDEN , NJ – Congratulations to a standout trio of 4th graders from School No. 10 – 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗸𝗶, 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘇 𝗜𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗸 – who clinched 1st place at the Mental Marathon Convocation in Elizabeth on Feb. 21.Led by their dedicated teachers -- 𝙑𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙪𝙥𝙤, 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙤, 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙗, ...
Linden, NJ - On Friday evening, February 21, 2025, the City of Linden, held their Black History Month Celebration at the Linden Multipurpose Center. The celebration was a collaboration between the City of Linden, City of Linden Department of Parks and Recreation, and Linden Cultural & Heritage ...
LINDEN, NJ — Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins dropped by a 6th-grade special education class at McManus Middle School on Monday (Feb. 24) morning to observe their “No Hate in the Garden State” project in action—an initiative aimed at promoting cultural understanding and preventing ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Lady Tigers are back in the state sectional tournament after clinching the 2025 Union County Conference Valley Division title with a 9-2 record. Under the leadership of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐤𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐱𝐨𝐧, the team has reclaimed its spot among the top teams in the area and is now ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – A 48-year-old township man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials has been identified as a middle school teacher in Union County, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
Linden, NJ - During Black History Month we proudly remember the contributions of African-Americans within our ranks. From the trailblazers who led the way to the torchbearers who continue to serve, each of them has made sacrifices and significant contributions to our Department, our community, and ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and join the Linden Police Department for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 1 pm-3 pm. This event will be held at Starbucks, 621 W. Edgar Rd. (Target Plaza). This is a great opportunity to have a cup of coffee and chat with your local police officers in the ...
LINDEN, NJ - Our Junior Achievement High School Heroes are not just teaching – they’re leading! These amazing Linden High School students are stepping into elementary classrooms across the district, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲/𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 ...
NEW JERSEY – Commuters who drive across the GW Bridge or Holland or Lincoln Tunnels to work in NYC and anyone who has ever driven in weekend traffic going to or from the Jersey Shore in the summer knows how bad traffic can be in the Garden State. People might expect New Jersey to be one of the ...
Linden, NJ - Linden TV is experiencing production delays due to system and equipment upgrades. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to enhance our services.Thank you for your patience.
Linden, NJ - The Newark Humane Society has a contract with the City of Linden, New Jersey. This means they provide animal control and sheltering services for Linden.While the exact details of the contract may vary, it generally involves the Newark Humane Society handling:Animal control: This could ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano and the Township Council, along with Police Chief Joe Rooney and Passaic County Sheriff Tom Adamo honored 13-year-old Kristopher Mikhail, calling him a “hero” for helping to locate a missing 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, Matthew Della Torre who had ...
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) have re-introduced the One Seat Ride Act in the House, a bipartisan bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of a one-seat-ride trip versus a transfer trip option during “peak ...
What’s more comforting this time of year than a warm bowl of homemade chicken soup? Not the stuff from a can – I’m talking about steaming, fragrant soup that starts with real vegetables and wholesome chicken. Not only is a bowl of this soup delicious and soul tickling, it’s also a great, light meal ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County health officials are urging residents to be cautious after the first case of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was detected in a bird in the county this week. The Burlington County Health Department is urging area residents to take precautions ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, in collaboration with the City of Linden, the Linden Board of Health, and the Union County Immunization Clinic, held a very successful Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the John T. Gregorio Center.This initiative reflects the City's commitment ...
LINDEN, NJ -- School No. 8 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬! 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county prosecutor’s office is rolling out a plan to train all county first responders to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.The prosecutor’s office has launched a Mental Health First Aid training and certification initiative in ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden High School Tigers Varsity Bowling Team gave it their all but fell just short in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinals, losing 2-0 to top-seeded Bayonne on the road (Feb. 19).Despite a fierce comeback attempt in Game 2, the Tigers were unable to overcome ...
LINDEN, NJ -- Last month Soehl Middle School dove deep into the world of physics with their 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞! After learning about forces and friction’s impact on motion, they are now 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 – what it is and how to calculate it!During a hands-on experiment, ...
Linden, NJ - Come celebrate NJ Maker’s Day at the Linden Public Library! NJ Makers Day is a statewide event that celebrates and promotes maker culture, as well as the values associated with making, tinkering and STEM-based learning. “We are ecstatic to be able to bring this type of programming to ...