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By TAPINTOLINDENSTAFF
April 23, 2026
Linden, NJ—Think you have to be 18 right now to vote? You don’t.If you’re 17 and turning 18 by General Election Day, you can vote in the June 2 Primary — make sure you’re registered.BE SURE TO REGISTER BY TUESDAY, MAY 12!The Union County Board of Elections is eager to engage 17-year-old citizens in ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
LINDEN, NJ — The City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite the community of Linden and families to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the annual Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The free community event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wilson Park, ...
𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝟲𝟯 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻From Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins:Today, we pause to honor the heartbeat of every school building and every central office. Our administrative professionals. Behind every meeting that runs smoothly, every call ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for May. Programs marked with an * require registration. All Ages: 5/23 at 2:00 pm, Allegro Singers Concert: Fairytales from Classical Music5/27 at 6:30 pm Phyllis Wheatley Reenactment by Dr. Daisy Century5/28, ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — The New York Jets will host a marquee girls flag football match up Wednesday as Linden High School Tigers face Union High School Farmers in the Gatorade Girls Flag Series at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.Kickoff is set for 4 p.m., with the game live-streamed ...
Linden, NJ - TEENS! Are you looking to earn some service hours? Try Cards for Hospitalized Kids — a volunteer opportunity for #lindennj teens 13-18 years of age. This volunteer opportunity will start on April 17th and run every Friday afternoon indefinitely unless otherwise stated.Students will ...
Linden, New Jersey — The Linden Fire Department will illuminate its Firehouses in red, April 26 through May 3, as part of a national tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The annual Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters campaign, led by the National Fallen Firefighters ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — School No. 4 closed out Women’s History Month with a meaningful Women’s Wellness Evening that brought together families, staff, and community members to celebrate and support women through mindfulness and movement.The event featured a reading by Linden author and 911 ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | April 20th-April 25thMon, 4/20 - ** Children's Craft Club @ 4 PMMon, 4/20 - ** Donut Decorating Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 4/21 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 4/21 - Movie: John Adams (Ep 6-7) @ 1 PMWed, 4/22 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 4/22 - ** ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — In a room filled with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic leaders from across Union County, one message rang clear: how you compete matters just as much as whether you win.That message took center stage on Wednesday, April 15, at the Union County Conference ...
Linden, NJ— On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Union County Board of Commissioners presented a “Setting your Intentions” workshop for Linden residents. The program was held at the John T. Gregorio Center and was hosted by Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek and Union County Surrogate ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools proudly celebrates Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins for her published opinion article, "How to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism with Human-Centered Solutions," featured on April 16, 2026. Dr. Perkins' expertise and leadership in addressing one of education's most ...
LINDEN, NJ-The June General Election is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure you know who is running in town.There are two candidates running for Mayor of Linden :Mayor Derek Armstead Mayor, Democratic Organization of Union County (4 year term)Jimmy Diaz — Mayor, Union County of Republican ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Kindness is not just a theme at Soehl Middle School. It is something students are learning to practice on purpose, one decision at a time. On April 15, students packed the auditorium to explore how their everyday choices can create real change, as motivational speaker ...
Linden, NJ — Come out and support a worthy cause!The Mayor's Youth Commission Scholarship Committee Annual Color Run will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Tiger Stadium. Registration opens at 8:30 am and the race will begin at 10 am. All proceeds will go towards Scholarships and Project ...
Linden, NJ - Batter up Linden! Registration is officially OPEN for the PAL Baseball Little League! We are looking for players ages 11–13 to hit the diamond this season. ACT FAST: The first 25 players to register are FREE! Spots are limited, so secure your place today!Age Group: 11–13 years ...
Linden, NJ - Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night on Summit Terrace. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. Linden Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Summit Terrace on reports of a shooting. The officers arrived on the scene and were met by several ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department hosted a successful Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during National Public Health Week at the Linden Public Library. Many residents came out to participate in the free services that were ...
Linden, NJ - On Day 6 of the Linden Public Schools Department of Multilingual Learners Linden High School Chinese Exchange Program, our students explored two of the most iconic and historically significant sites in Beijing, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.At Tiananmen Square, students stood ...
Linden, NJ -Linden Police Department has partnered with Walmart to dispose of your expired or unused prescription medications as part of National Drug Take-Back Day on April 25, 2026. Safely disposing of unnecessary medications in the home is a safe and effective way to prevent prescription drug ...
Linden, NJ - Day 5 of the Linden Public Schools Multilingual Learners Department Chinese Exchange Program : Our students traveled to Beijing, where both culture and cuisine made the day unforgettable. Students visited the Temple of Heaven, taking in its rich history, grand architecture, and the ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
Linden, NJ - On Monday, April 13, around 6 a.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to 1453 Pinewood Street for a reported structure fire. Linden Fire Department assisted with other mutual aid partners.The Fire Department arrived at 6:04 a.m. and found smoke ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Library continues to support early education through its One In Math program, a free math initiative for students in kindergarten through third grade.The One in Math program was started at the library about 3 years ago by Shaan Barai, Session Leader, and his mother, ...
LINDEN, NJ — The return from Spring Recess did not feel routine. It felt focused. Energized. Together.On Friday, April 10, students and staff across Linden Public Schools came back on a half-day schedule after Spring Recess. Instead of a quiet ease-in, the district turned the early dismissal into ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary for April 13th-April 18thMon, 4/13 - ** Read to a Dog Children's Program @ 4 PMMon, 4/13 - ** Berry Crumble Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 4/14 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 4/14 - Movie: John Adams (Episodes 3-5) @ 1 PMWed, 4/15 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 ...
Linden, NJ —At Linden Public Schools, we believe learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it comes to life through real-world experiences. Day 3 of The Multilingual Learners Department, Linden High School Chinese Exchange Program brought that vision to life at Wenzhou University of Technology.
Linden, NJ — Come out and join Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an engaging Community Town Hall Meeting: Conversation with Mayor Derek Armstead on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM at John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden, NJ ...