TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH WEISS
October 31, 2024
ELIZABETH, NJ – Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is holding Union County fully responsible for the entire Clark portion of a Parkway bridge, both above and below, during and after renovations to the Clark Reservoir, at Oct. 23 Union County Board ...
Linden, NJ - Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins led a dynamic and insightful panel discussion on day two of the New Jersey School Boards Association's week-long convention in Atlantic City, centered on how schools are transforming education through innovative and creative use of ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Star-Ledger newspaper will cease print early next year, shutting down its Pine Brook printing facility, it was announced Oct. 30.The Newark Morning Ledger Company, owner of the Star-Ledger, said that the decision to shut down was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and ...
Linden, NJ - -- Linden Board of Education members and school administrators continued their in-depth exploration of educational innovation and leadership development on Wednesday (Oct. 23) at Workshop 2024, the New Jersey School Boards Association’s flagship event in Atlantic City. Dedicated to ...
LINDEN, NJ - The Kiwanis Club of Linden will host its annual Taste of Linden fundraiser that takes place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. and we are excited to bring this event back to the community. The event, which will be held at the Grand Banquet Hall, is located at 12 North Stiles ...
Linden, NJ - TAP into Linden introduced you to the four candidates running in the 2024 School Board Elections. TAP into Linden asked three very important questions of the 2024 candidates. Here is how they responded to question number two:Q: WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THE LINDEN BOARD OF EDUCATION?Dr.
Linden, NJ - City of Linden will be hosting their 71st Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 2 pm. The Linden Police Department has issued a Traffic Advisory for the event. Please be advised that S. Wood Ave. will be closed beginning at 12:00pm between US 1 and Linden Ave. There will be ...
It wasn’t surprising that the Camden County Historical Society would present an exhibit about trailblazing Black baseball players. It fits with executive director Jack O’Byrne’s mission to transform the society from what he says was “a boring place to be” a decade ago into a place “to connect with ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 -- Linden High School’s 2024 Homecoming, held on Saturday, October 19, at 1 PM at Tiger Stadium, was a day packed with excitement, school spirit, and a thrilling football victory. Set against a backdrop of clear blue skies and cool fall temperatures reaching 70 degrees, the Tigers ...
PATERSON, NJ – When it comes to returning library books, one might think a century is a bit late. However, for the Paterson Public Library, time stands still for a cherished literary classic. In an extraordinary turn of events, the library has welcomed back a rare book that had been overdue for a ...
Linden, NJ – ANG Business Services is proud to announce its official ribbon cutting of its new location at 500 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, marking a significant step in providing comprehensive business solutions to individuals and organizations across the region. As part of its commitment to offering ...
Linden, NJ - Union County invites residents with disabilities and special needs to its upcoming job and resource fair on Thursday at Warninanco Sports Center, located at 1 Park Dr. The event starts at 10 a.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with employers about open positions and learn ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill on Monday to require most public schools to provide sunscreen or sun-protective clothing for students at school events.“One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs forNovember 2024. Come out and join them for free adult programs. Register now for limited spots! Wednesday, 11/13 at 6:30 pm- De-Stress Fest Saturday, November 16 from 10 am- 1 pm- Flu Shot Clinic ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 -- As part of Fire Prevention Awareness Month in New Jersey, the Linden Fire Department is bringing their vital message of fire safety and prevention to our schools. This week, they visited School No. 1 and School No. 8, where students learned about the critical role of smoke alarms and ...
Linden, NJ - TAPinto Linden’s Editor, Donna Eleazer, wants you to be informed and get to know the 2024 Candidates for the upcoming November 5th Board of Education Elections. The candidates were asked to provide their bio and to answer two (2) questions. Stay tuned over the next few days for the ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Union County Board of County Commissioners invite you, our community, to come out and share your ideas on how the city can improve and conserve its 27 parks and 258 acres of open space for ...
UNION, NJ – Early Friday morning, a Union man confronted burglars as they were attempting to break into his home via the front door, Union police said.At just before 7 a.m., Union police received a 9-1-1 call from a resident who lives off of Stuyvesant Avenue near the Essex County border, reporting ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on digital display at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽 , 𝙽𝙹 -- Maryam Elweshahy, a 2019 graduate of Linden High School, has been sworn in as the newest member of the Linden Board of Education. Derek Armstead, Mayor of Linden, administered the oath of office during the board’s October 17 public meeting. Elweshahy will fill the seat vacated by ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Great Falls Rotary Foundation's Military Assistance Pantry (MAP) received a significant boost from Amazon, with a $10,000 donation to support the pantry's efforts in aiding veterans across six counties. The donation will enhance the Rotary’s ability to provide much-needed ...
NEW JERSEY - It’s pumpkin season and time to select and decorate pumpkins for your fall display. Keep pumpkins and Jack-o’-lanterns looking their best longer with proper selection and care.Harvest or purchase pumpkins free of holes, cuts, and soft spots for decorating. Damaged fruit tends to rot ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city on Tuesday unveiled a life-sized, life-like statue of Paul Robeson, detailed down to the stitches in his shoes, the buttons on his shirt, the ripples in his hair and the veins in his hands.Immortalized in bronze, the late author, athlete, actor and activist is depicted in ...
NEWARK, NJ - Singer Ali Berke, also known as Ali the Anthem Girl, is adding Prudential Center in Newark to her list of sporting venues at which she has performed.Berke will sing the national anthem on Saturday when the New Jersey Devils take on the Washington Capitals. She has already performed at ...
October 15, 2024Dear Linden Families,We need YOU to help us prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world!As Superintendent of Schools, it is my pleasure on behalf of the Linden Public Schools District Board of Education to invite YOU to participate in our Strategic Planning Process committee. This ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to build 17 new Mormon temples in the United States and around the world, naming this Union County city among those locations.This news surprised officials in Summit, a six-square-mile city of 23,000 people. The city has not ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded are vying against Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci in the Nov. 5 general election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
Fisher-Price has recalled more than two million Snuga Infant Swings due to suffocation hazards after five deaths were reported, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it. If the product ...
EDISON, NJ - A group of girl scouts representing 32 municipalities, including Edison, visited the New Jersey State House on Friday for the second annual International Day of the Girl. The girl scouts were given a tour of the state house, participated in an interactive ‘Make-a-Law workshop,’ and ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 – This Saturday, October 19, at 1:00 PM, it’s all going down at Tiger Stadium as our Linden High School Boys Varsity Football team takes on Carteret High School! Not only are we in for an epic game, but this is the homecoming event of the year! Before kickoff, we’ll honor our senior ...