TOP LOCAL News
By MICHAEL A. WATTKIS, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
September 12, 2024
đđđđđđ đđđđđđ đđđđđđđ, đđ -- At precisely 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2024, a solemn silence descended upon School No. 8. Standing outside on the school's turfed playground, with heads bowed and miniature American flags clutched tightly in their hands, the elementary studentsâmost of whom were not ...
CLARK, NJ â A man faces attempted murder charges, accused of stabbing another person at the LA Fitness on Raritan Road in Clark.Antonio Lampon, 22, of Scotch Plains was arrested on Monday, Clark Police say.Police say he stabbed an acquaintance  in the throat with a boxcutter on Sunday.  Lampon fled ...
Linden, NJ â Danie Orelien , Director of the Multilingual Learners Department at Linden Public Schools, recently took center stage as the guest speaker at a conference held at Montclair State University. The event, which focused on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational ...
LINDEN, NJ- A 63-year-old Newark man is in serious condition following an auto-pedestrian crash. The crash occurred at about 12:00 a.m. this morning on the 1700 block of  Route 1. According to preliminary reports, a 2018 Honda CRV was traveling in the southbound lanes when it collided with the man.
Linden, NJ- Come out and join the Linden Halloween Parade Committee for the 71st Annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The parade line-up will begin at 1 p.m. on Wood Ave. and begin promptly at 2 p.m. There will be a Scarecrow Display at Linden City Hall from October 21st thru ...
TRENTON â Governor Phil Murphy signed S1017/A3748 into law, requiring that victims of sexual assault be notified of certain developments concerning the evidence in their respective cases. This legislation expands New Jerseyâs existing Sexual Assault Victimâs Bill of Rights, ensuring survivors are ...
Leer en españolNEWARK â Authorities investigating gaps in the replacements of lead service lines across the city have found 32 of 701 properties investigated so far have âsome remaining lead components,â even though both state and local officials said the water treatment process in place protects ...
WESTFIELD, NJ â Out of adversity comes opportunity, Benjamin Franklin once said, and today, a Westfield teenager is proving the adage once again: Francesca Mani, a Westfield High School sophomore who has been advocating for stronger laws surrounding AI-generated pornography after learning last ...
  đđđđđđ , đđ -- The Linden Tigers bounced back from a heartbreaking 35-28 season-opening loss to rival Elizabeth with a 17-0 shutout victory over Sayreville War Memorial High School on Saturday, September 7, improving to 1-1. The Tigers set the tone early, with sophomore running back Joe Boyd ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ â The county is transferring ownership of a psychiatric facility in Berkeley Heights to the private company that owns the larger hospital it is contained within.Staff members at Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital spoke at the Wednesday, Sept. 4 county commissioner board meeting ...
Linden, NJ- Come out and join Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michelle Yamakaitis, and the City of Linden for the 2024 September 11th Memorial Ceremony in collaboration with the Linden Police and Fire Departments.The ceremony will be held at the Wanda Green Park, Mack Place (Mack Place is ...
LINDEN, NJ- Trader Joe's Company is recalled about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles due to a fire hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard, stated ...
WESTFIELD, NJ â A favorite of art lovers and photo takers, the temporary âReflections of Ordinary Lifeâ exhibition of five sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson has also inspired darker motives, with some of the artworks falling victim to vandalism recently. In separate incidents reported to ...
Leer en españolNEWARK â The New Jersey Performing Arts Center plans to formally break ground next month on a project that includes 350 mixed-income residential units, retail, space for cultural assets, and the new Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center.And it wants the publicâs input ...
NEWARK â Two well-known philanthropists in Newark, and one key social services provider in the city, recently joined together for a TAPinto Roundtable focusing on the ways in which they are directly impacting the lives of those in need.The panel included Mary Ellen Harris, the president of the ...
LINDEN,NJ-Last week, Gravity 91 held their Grand Opening .It is a cafe located at 1120 St. Georges Ave. Linden, NJ. The cafe sells coffee, pastries, lattes, organic soda, and more. Mayor Derek Armstead, along with members of the Linden Chamber of Commerce, family and friends attended the Official ...
Linden, NJ- Linden Police is issuing a traffic alert regarding Schools reopen this week. Drivers should expect increased traffic, especially near our schools. Please leave extra time for your commute, stay alert for children walking and riding their bicycles, and always stop for school ...
 LINDEN , NJ â Just days before more than 7,400 students return to the classroom, Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins embarked on a whirlwind tour of the district's 13 schools, rallying staff around a powerful message: Mission Possible is not just a theme, but a shared purpose. Every member ...
LINDEN, NJ- The LPS Multilingual Learners Department hosted their very first Immunization Family Event, and it was a great success! We welcomed over 30 families and administered 63 immunizations, ensuring that our incoming students are ready to start the school year on time and healthy.But our work ...
NEW JERSEY â Con artists are getting bolder and more creative, with new ways to cheat people out of money, according to the NJ Sheriffâs Association and police departments.The Sheriffâs Association of New Jersey (SANJ) issued a recent warning about a "significant increase" in these fraud cases ...
LINDEN, NJ-Linden Police Department is issuing a traffic advisory this morning! Utility crews are working to repair a water main break on S. Park Ave. S. Park Ave is reduced to one lane in each direction between Route 1 and E. Linden Ave. Repairs are expected to last until mid morning. Please use ...
MILLBURN, NJ â It was a regular Sunday at Goldbergâs World Famous Deli in New Jersey when actor Adam Sandler, his wife Jackie and their younger daughter Sunny stopped by for lunch. Owner Yvonne Kurzyna shared, âThey came in and walked up to me, and I gasped in surprise and let out a WOW!"Â Â True to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ â Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.âMy first day with the company was in 1964,â recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. âOur ...
LINDEN, NJ â More than 6,400 students are going back to school in Linden this week. Administrators, teachers and staff in Linden Public Schools spent time in August preparing for their arrival. More than 40 new educators attended a kickoff orientation at School No. 4. They heard from ...
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, SICILY, ITALY â A Linden native is being recognized, as she serves the United States overseas. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Geneva Dixon arrived at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella in October 2022, after joining the Navy in 2016. âWe train to be the best, and we ...
LINDEN/UNION, NJ â Union police officers arrested three suspects following a chase that ended at Linden Municipal Airport Friday. According to police, Union officers located a BMW x3 that had been stolen from town earlier in the day. When found, the vehicle was parked with three suspects inside ...
LINDEN, NJ â Hearts are heavy in Linden, following the passing of a city official. Mark Ritacco died Thursday, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. He was the Construction Code Official, Zoning Code Official, Plumbing Sub Code Official, Public Affairs, Construction, Planning Board ...
ELIZABETH, NJ â On Wednesday, August 28, the nonprofit organization Community Access Unlimited (CAU) held its inaugural T.eat.ch CafĂ© graduation ceremony, along with a ribbon cutting for its newly constructed kitchen and dining area, at its headquarters at 80 W. Grand St. in Elizabeth. Eleven ...
Linden, NJ -Join Linden Public Library's September Adult Programs! Enjoy movies, crafts, and voter assistance. Register now for free events! Check out the listing of events below: Tuesday, 9/3 at 7 pm- Movie: Jules (2023; PG-13; 97 mins) Wednesday, 9/4 from 6:30-8:00 pm- Voter Registration ...
CLARK, NJ â The county has revised its plans for a recreation area on the Clark Reservoir, a project that residents in the vicinity had asked officials to scale back.  Features including an electric train for children, a carousel and an ice skating rink were removed from the revised plans based ...