TOP LOCAL News
By MATT KADOSH
September 29, 2024
Leer en españolNEWARK — Saleem Muhammad served in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970, but the fighting didn’t end for the West Ward resident when he came home.The 75-year-old Army veteran said he faced public scorn and the medical conditions after exposure to Agent Orange.“I’ve been treated for prostate ...
Happy Fall! If you spent your weekend exploring farmers markets or local farms and have some left over apples, here's a recipe for you! Macculloch Hall's Adapted Recipe—Apple Charlotte6-8 apples (approximately 3 lbs. of apples), peeled, cored, and cut½ cup sugar1 1/4 sticks of butter (10 ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Former Councilmember Joseph DeIorio was issued a fine for $750 by the New Jersey Local Finance Board for improprieties related to his voting on selling a garbage truck to the Borough of Kenilworth while he was the chief financial officer in the town.The notice of violation issued ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and celebrate “National Coffee with a Cop” with The Linden Police Department on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 11 am-1pm at Starbucks in Aviation Plaza. This is a great opportunity to meet with Linden Police Officers who work in your neighborhood. Connect and discuss ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽 𝙿𝚄𝙱𝙻𝙸𝙲 𝚂𝙲𝙷𝙾𝙾𝙻𝚂, 𝙽𝙹 -- 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝! Did you know that students who attend school regularly are more likely to 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠? Consistent attendance has long-term benefits for your child’s achievement, well-being, and the positive culture of our ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Health Department, in collaboration with Mayor Derek Armstead and the City of Linden, will be holding their 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10:00 am. Until 1:00 pm. It will be held at Linden School#1 Gymnasium, located at 728 N. Wood ...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday at The White House that targets gun violence, creates government task forces focused on increasing threats of gun violence, and improves active shooter drills in schools.For Nancy Kislin, a licensed clinical social worker, ...
NEWARK — A social media threat made toward Newark schools has prompted additional police at their buildings on Thursday morning, the public safety director said.“Newark Police have been advised of a threat aimed at Newark Schools and posted on social media,” Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said ...
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐍𝐨. 𝟖 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽 𝙿𝚄𝙱𝙻𝙸𝙲 𝚂𝙲𝙷𝙾𝙾𝙻𝚂, 𝙽𝙹 – School No. 8 was abuzz with excitement Wednesday night as parents gathered for the annual Back-to-School Night, a chance for them to meet teachers and staff just two weeks into the new school year. The ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the 400 hurdles at the Olympics in Paris in August, returned to her alma mater on Tuesday for the unveiling of another Olympic banner highlighting her latest ...
Linden, NJ- The Linden Police Department has partnered with Linden Fire Department to offer free American Heartsaver CPR & AED Training to Linden residents. Come out and get certified in lifesaving CPR & AED! CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival if performed within ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce their line-up of Adult programs for October 2024. Come out and join them for free adult programs, from movie nights to workshops! Register now for limited spots!Tuesday, 10/1 at 7 pm- Movie: Brain’s Song (1971; G; 1hr 14min)Wednesday, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Even as temperatures cool throughout the county, ticks will continue to pose a danger, spreading Lyme disease and other illnesses, a Rutgers University ecologist and researcher says.Jose Ramirez-Garofalo, a PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Resident, Precious Opaola, has achieved a significant milestone by being accepted into Princeton University. She is a recent graduate of UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ in May 2024, with an Associate Degree in Social Services. During her time at UCNJ Union College of ...
Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs, and flowers. Start the season with early blooming snowdrops.
Leer en españolNEWARK — A $336 million redevelopment of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s 12-acre campus that is planned to bring 350 new apartments with shops and restaurants formally broke ground on Wednesday.Construction was visibly underway on the remake of Chambers Plaza in front of the ...
Linden, NJ-The City of Linden Polish Festival will be held today, Saturday, September 21st, from 12pm - 8pm. Please be advised that N. Wood Ave will be closed to truck traffic between Elizabeth Ave & Blancke St, and closed to all traffic between Blancke St & Elm St beginning at 8am.W ...
TRENTON, NJ — Black bears are on the move in New Jersey, looking for food in preparation for the winter denning season.The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to secure their trash and food sources, to reduce the potential for ...
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Police Department, in collaboration with various agencies in Union County is participating in the Union County Gun Surrender Program.Anyone can turn in firearms, ammunition and prescription drugs, no questions asked, at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street and at ...
LINDEN, NJ-The Work Session of the Linden Board of Education will be held at the School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:00 PMThe Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held at the School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, ...
Linden, NJ- Save the Date! On Friday, October 4, 2024 ,Linden Fire Department will be hosting Fire Prevention Night from 5 pm. until 8 pm. It will take place in front of Linden City Hall, 301 N. Wood Ave. Come out learn fire safety and enjoy family fun.“Smoke Alarms Make Them Work For You”
CARTERET, NJ — It’s a big week for entertainment here.This community’s annual Music Festival & Charity Carnival opens today and will run until Saturday, Sept. 21 at Carteret Park. Tonight features a “Battle of the Bands;” with a “Freestyle Night” on Friday, Sept. 20th, and the borough’s 48th ...
LINDEN, NJ- Are you interested in volunteering to raise money for scholarships and Project Graduation? Please buy a ticket to support the youth of Linden Mayor Derek Armstead and the Mayor’s Youth Commission Scholarship Committee invite you to attend the Wine and Cheese Art Expo Fundraiser ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Jonathan Holloway, who took over as Rutgers president during the COVID-19 pandemic and whose term has been marked by the university’s first faculty strike and pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted final exams last spring, will step down when his contract runs out next ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Fire Department hosted a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony to honor those we lost on that tragic day 23 years ago. The ceremony took place at Linden Fire House #2, located at 302 S. Wood Ave in Linden. There were representatives from City of Linden, Linden Police ...
September 13, 2024MEETING NOTICE:A Special Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held in the Administration Building, 2 E. Gibbons Street, Linden, NJ, and remotely, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.Information to access this meeting will be posted on the district website ...
Linden, NJ – The official Ribbon Cutting for Linden Rotisserie was held last week ,attended by Mayor Derek Armstead, city officials, family, and friends. Linden Rotisserie is a culinary tradition that meets contemporary flavor. It’s a simple homestyle menu with familiar flavors, bringing out our ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Alex Bernstein is excited to finally see the eight episodes he wrote for The Dog & Pony Show, which will have its U.S. premiere on Peacock, launching on September 15. Created by Emmy Award-winning writer Josh Selig, the hilarious 2D animated series features the ...
LINDEN , NJ -- As the sun set, casting a golden glow through the tall trees surrounding Wanda Anita Green Memorial Park on Mack Place, the mournful wail of bagpipes filled the evening air, signaling the start of the 6:30 p.m. ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The ...
Linden, NJ – This Saturday, Communities Cooperation Inc (CIC) held their 3rd Annual Community Impact Fest at Woodrow Wilson Memorial Pond Park. from 11:30 am until 4 pm. The festival offered a day filled with entertainment, family friendly fun for all ages It was truly a celebration of community, ...