TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTOLINDEN STAFF
January 10, 2025
Linden, NJ - Stay warm this winter!! The City of Linden has announced a list of the 2025 Warming Centers. The centers are municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. There will be nothing else required! Linden Public Library – 31 East ...
NEW JERSEY – Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of women and children are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has a new chairperson.Commissioner Lourdes Leon was sworn in as the new chairwoman during the commissioners' installation ceremony and reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6.Leon replaces Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, who served as ...
NEWARK - Hundreds of children and their families, first responders, elected officials and nonprofit heads wearing gold Burger King-esque crowns gathered in the Essex County College gymnasium on Market Street on January 6 to celebrate the annual “El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos,” or “Three Kings ...
LINDEN, NJ — Soehl Middle School proudly inducted 23 outstanding students into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during a formal ceremony that celebrated the pillars of leadership, scholarship, character, service, and citizenship. Held in the school’s auditorium, the event was a heartwarming ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their annual Reorganization meeting on January 7, 2025, at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.The President of Council, Michelle Yamikaitis, announced that the members of Council, who were elected in the November 5, 2024, General Election, had subscribed to ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Board of Education held its annual Reorganization Meeting on January 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at School No. 1, located at 728 N. Wood Avenue. The meeting was an opportunity for the board to discuss key agenda items and make leadership appointments for the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — “A Brooklyn Love Story,” a film produced by Westfield resident Jeff Mazzola, is now available for streaming on VOD via Amazon. The film, shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, tells a story of family, community and romance.Jeff Mazzola noted the family atmosphere on set, both figuratively and ...
Linden, NJ - Let's come together to celebrate our Tiger spirit, focus on wellness, and show off our Tiger swag! Here’s how YOU can make this day Tiger-rific: Show Your Tiger Swag: Wear your Tiger gear or deck yourself out in our school colors. Be bold, be creative, and let your Tiger pride ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is excited to announce the adoption of a fine-free policy beginning January 1, 2025. This means that the library will no longer charge daily accruing fines on any late materials. Additionally, all existing late fines will be forgiven on January 1st. This ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025."Over the past seven years, we have built a state that is stronger, fairer, and more prepared to face the ...
Linden, NJ - The Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee will be hosting the 40th Annual Ceremony Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11 am, at the Morning Star Community Christian Center, located at 1009 Chandler ...
Superintendent’s Spotlight Message – 1/5/2025Dear Linden Families,With Winter weather on the horizon, the possibility of snow days is upon us. As a district, we understand that deciding to open or close schools significantly affects our Linden families. Please save this letter for future ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee is excited to share the winners of their 2024 Holiday House Decorating Contest! The Councilperson from each ward recommended a few houses and residents were invited to have their homes included in the judging. One winner was selected from each ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers will review its discrimination policies after it reached a settlement Thursday with the U.S. Department of Education over civil rights complaints alleging the university created a hostile environment for Jews, Palestinians and others based on their national origin or shared ...
NEW JERSEY — Motorists will pay more for gasoline at the pump as of Jan. 1st, and thousands of commuters will soon face toll hikes on state highways, and fare increases for the pleasure and delays of riding public trains and buses. New Jersey’s tax on gasoline will increase 2.6-cents on New Year’s ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 — As the chill of winter sets in, the Linden Tigers are turning up the heat with a thrilling lineup of winter sports action! From the basketball court to the wrestling mat, the track, the pool, and beyond, our athletes are primed to shine this season.𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ...
NEW JERSEY — 2025 brings good news for hard-working New Jerseyans and business owners. The state’s hourly minimum wage rose to $15.49 as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. It is the first inflation-adjusted increase in five years. Meanwhile, Garden State employers will see lower premiums for workers’ ...
Linden, NJ - Join us for our last Strategic Planning Meeting, to be held on January 14th at Linden High School. We look forward to you joining us and hearing your perspectives.Click Here to RSVP:https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfCR51gTTvp6o.../viewform
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden has extended the deadline for the Rental Housing Registration Program until February 28, 2025. Don't Miss Out. Due to technical difficulties that have caused delays in the ability of Linden residents to register for the Rental Housing Registration Program, the ...
Linden, NJ - Linden High School TNT News will be hosting a" Do Good with Chipotle" Fundraiser. They would love for the community to come out and support them. The funds raised will benefit the TNT News program, supporting its mission to provide students with hands-on experiences in journalism and ...
Princeton, NJ – Two former Princeton University football players, who became friends in college and ended up working at the same New York brokerage firm after graduation, traveled together to New Orleans to visit family and friends over the New Year’s holiday. They were on Bourbon Street at 3:15 in ...
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Carrie's New Year's Eve Cakes. Seed cake, in particular caraway seed cake, has a long tradition as a dessert in Great Britain. The recipe written in the cookbook belonging to Louisa Macculloch (1785-1863) is dated to 1849. Interestingly, the recipe for Carrie’s New ...
Message from Mayor ArmsteadIt is with deep sorrow that we reflect on the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose life was defined by his dedication to service, compassion, and humanity. President Carter was more than a statesman; he was a humanitarian who worked tirelessly to ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools are now accepting applications for their Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programs for the 2024-2025 school year. The registration process will be by appointment only, and will be held at the Central Registration Office at 100 Edgewood Road. Enroll your child in Linden Public ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Primary Election for 2025 is slated to move the June primary to avoid the conflict with a Jewish holiday.The Primary Election was slated to be held on June 3, 2025. However, the date conflicts with the Jewish holiday of Shavout, which marks the reading of the Torah on ...
NEW JERSEY - Kwanzaa, the seven-day celebration of African-American culture and heritage, is underway, with many communities across the country taking part in the festivities.Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, as a way to bring African-American communities together to celebrate ...
Linden, NJ - The Kiwanis Club of Linden, in partnership with the Linden Friends of the Linden Library, is spearheading a winter clothing collection to collect hats, gloves, mittens, jackets and socks for donation to the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and St. Joseph Social Services. Both ...
Linden, NJ - On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari (D-22) presented Mayor Derek Armstead with a symbolic oversized check in the amount of $2.1M grant-funded check to support the construction of a new multipurpose sports field at Al Kalla Park, located at 2800 ...
LINDEN, NJ -- Our students explored the joy and traditions of Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah, celebrating diversity and togetherness in the most creative ways! They sang holiday songs, crafted dreidels, Christmas trees, and bracelets, and even built their own gingerbread houses – talk about ...