TOP LOCAL News
By MELINDA MYERS
February 2, 2025
Each gardening season seems to offer new growing challenges. Our gardens are exposed to more drastic and variable weather with changing weather patterns. Floods, droughts, wind, temperature extremes, and unseasonable weather episodes can have immediate and long-term impacts on our plants.Monitoring ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and 3 passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair last night had died, leaving the nation ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
Newark, NJ - Nathaniel Bell, 27, of Linden, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler to a seven-count information charging him with one count of conspiracy to receive stolen vehicles, five counts of altering or removing motor vehicle identification ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is pleased to announce the opening of Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight at the Gallery Space, 1670 Irving Street in Rahway, New Jersey. The public is invited to a special reception on Friday, February 7, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is a ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden is proud to announce that the Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony will be held on February 5, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, The event will take place in front of City Hall, located at 301 North Wood Avenue.This flag-raising ceremony is a significant ...
LINDEN , NJ — After a tough 61-35 loss to Plainfield, the Linden Tigers are looking to reset and refocus as they prepare for a critical matchup against a surging Westfield team on Saturday, February 1. Linden (9-8) struggled to generate offense in the second half against Plainfield in the den on ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
Linden, NJ-Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and New York Blood Services cordially invite you to participate in the Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive. This noble event will be held in honor of the late Gary Letizia and aims to bring the community together to help save lives through ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Dempsey Bobbitt didn't know when he won third place in a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City that it would lead to anything more. Then he got a call from Saturday Night Live.Bobbitt and the other lookalikes appeared in the show's promo video, where Chalamet said, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
NEW JERSEY – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, ...
Linden, NJ- Linden School # 1 was briefly placed on lockdown this morning following reports of an attempted carjacking nearby. On Tuesday, January 28th, at about 8:30am, Linden Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 of E. Curtis St on reports of an attempted carjacking. School # 1 was ...
LINDEN, NJ -- School No. 9 kicked off the last school week of January with a special morning assembly to honor its "Students of the Month." Awards were presented to outstanding students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade, while students from other grades were recognized later in ...
Linden, NJ - Due to a water main break on E. Henry Street, the Library will be closed today. We should reopen tomorrow 1/29 at 9 am.
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway says he has no information that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are or will be on the school’s New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses.Holloway, however, is instructing students and faculty members to contact ...
Linden, NJ - On November 15, 2024, a Newark man was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for his participation in the daytime robbery of an Amazon driver in June of 2023.Union County Superior Court Judge Daniel Roberts sentenced Anthony Torres, age 24, to 9 years in State Prison for second-degree ...
Vornado Air is recalling VH2 Whole Room Heaters due to electric shock and fire hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled heaters were sold exclusively on Amazon.com.According to the recall, the power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, ...
LINDEN, NJ -- The Black History Month Door Decorating Contest at School No. 1 challenged staff to transform their classroom doors into powerful tributes celebrating the contributions of African Americans throughout history—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤!After careful judging based on ...
Superintendent’s Spotlight Message – 01/26/2025 Dear Linden Families,At Linden Public Schools, our commitment is to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and protected. In challenging times, this commitment becomes even more vital. Recent discussions ...
Linden, NJ-Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Black History Vision Board Display. This year’s theme is Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Be creative, have fun, and submit an entry!Event Details:Who: Linden ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
LINDEN , NJ — A cold second quarter and costly turnovers spelled defeat for Linden as they fell to Elizabeth, 53-38, in front of a packed and energized home crowd. The Tigers started strong but lost momentum, scoring just three points in the second quarter, a slump that allowed the Minutemen to ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka said a U.S. military veteran was among undocumented residents as well as U.S. citizens who were detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Thursday at a Newark business. ICE agents conducted the raid without producing a warrant, according to a ...
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School came alive with energy and excitement over the weekend as its NJROTC program hosted the annual MLK Drill Competition. The event, a vibrant celebration of precision, discipline, and camaraderie, brought cadets from across New Jersey together for a day of spirited ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – For Gavin Oshman, growing up the son of a New Brunswick librarian meant that he would be put to work whenever he tagged along with his mom. Under the watchful eye of Jacquelyn Oshman, he’d pull holds, re-shelve checked-in books, get DVDs ready and perform other odd jobs.The New ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Union County-based “Our House” – a Central Jersey provider for people with special needs – will host a grand opening today for its newest facility in a former parochial school that the town acquired and is leasing to this agency.The new Our House center – at what once was Our Lady ...