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By TAPINTO LINDEN STAFF
August 29, 2024
LINDEN, NJ/MIAMI, FL — A Linden native is being recognized on the national stage. Tiajah Elliott was named the first runner-up at the National Grand USA Pageant, held in mid-August in Miami, Florida. Elliott, the reigning Miss Grand New Jersey 2024, received the Grand Voice Award for best ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his ...
Linden, NJ — This summer, two exceptional students from Linden High School distinguished themselves as emerging leaders at the prestigious Torch Leadership Academy at Stockton University. During the intensive four-day program, held from July 20-23, Alexandra Torres and Kylani De-la Cruz joined ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for our area from Wednesday August 28 from 11am to 8pm. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness to occur, especially in vulnerable populations and the elderly. On Wednesday, expect temperatures ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton Board of Education approved a corrective action plan or CAP to address chronic absenteeism at their July meeting. Newton, like most districts in Sussex County and many in the state, is taking on the issue of students missing too many days of school. In July Newton ...
NEW JERSEY -- Dozens of New Jerseyans have been infected with Salmonella bacteria contracted from cucumbers, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The agency noted that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the active outbreak concluded as of August 22, ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across 25 states — including New Jersey — due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple ...
PATERSON, NJ - Friends and family are invited to pay their respects to the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87. Pascrell lived in Paterson all of his life. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm at the ...
Linden, NJ – On Wednesday, August 21st, Mayor Armstead and Elected Officials commenced the groundbreaking of the OneWest Apartments redevelopment located at downtown Linden, NJ, a premier 7-story, 569,000 square foot mixed-use building that exemplifies luxury and sophistication. With an investment ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools ROTC Cadet Staff just wrapped up an incredible 3-day Leadership Seminar, getting prepped and primed for the new school year! They’ve been hard at work, mastering Drill, pushing through PT, excelling in Academic Training, and suiting up with Uniform Issue. These ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrats started to swiftly line up to replace U.S. Rep. William “Bill” Pascrell Jr. within 48 hours of his death on Wednesday, Aug. 21 – not out of callousness, but necessity to comply with state law. Pascrell’s untimely death gave Democrats only eight days to nominate a 9th ...
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a state grand jury indicted a former candidate for mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey, charging the defendant with attempting to submit hundreds of fraudulent voter ...
Mums are a favorite fall flower that adds weeks of seasonal color to containers, gardens and fall displays. They are also a popular gift plant in garden centers and floral shops. Choosing the right one for the purpose and providing proper care will help you achieve your desired results. Start by ...
TRENTON – Thousands of eligible individuals and families across New Jersey are set to have some or all of their medical debt eliminated as part of a major initiative to make health care more affordable and accessible, announced Governor Phil Murphy. By leveraging over $550 thousand in American ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — When the US Women’s Rugby Sevens team won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on July 30, members of the Union County Lady Mudturtles were celebrating in their group chat. “It just makes me very emotional because it’s something I feel like seemed really impossible for a US ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days. There are a variety of radishes suited to everyone’s taste. Most of us have ...
TRENTON, NJ -- Governor Phil Murphy ordered all U.S. and New Jersey flags to be flown at half-staff from Friday August 23 through Sunday August 25. Services will be held Sunday August 25 to remember and celebrate the life of former New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice James H. Coleman, ...
LINDEN, NJ - Linden's 4th Ward Councilman Alfred Mohammed received his Master's Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Chicago at 75 years old. Councilman Mohammed has been a tireless advocate for education, social justice, and health equity throughout his life. He will be continuing his ...
Leer en español NEWARK — A popular restaurant in downtown Newark failed to give 84 servers, cooks and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours a week – a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal Labor Department said on Friday. The Labor Department investigation ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The student organization that arranged a four-day encampment at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall and forced the postponement of final exams for about 1,000 students last spring when it threatened to escalate its protests has been suspended by the university. The Rutgers chapter of the ...
LINDEN, NJ - Linden Public School #4 Principal Suzanne Olivero has officially unveiled the “Care Closet,” a fantastic project made possible by the generous support of Columbia Bank, Just In Time Chemical Sales, the Linden Chamber of Commerce, and Phillips 66-Bayway Refinery. This initiative is ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their Annual Backpack Giveaway on August 19, 2024, from 5pm- 8 pm. It was held at School # 1 729 N. Wood Ave Linden. The event was a huge success with many parents and children coming out to receive a backpack and school supplies. It was a fun-filled day for ...
LINDEN, NJ - The Linden Athletic Department is issuing some important guidelines for attendance at High School Football Games. 1. All students under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and stay with them for the duration of the game. 2. All high school and middle school ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A black bear was sighted on the Seward Avenue path leading into Tamaques Park within the last hour, Westfield police said in a Nixle alert Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 9:16 p.m. In a Facebook post at about 9:30 p.m., the Westfield Police Department said that police have searched the ...
August 20, 2024 The Linden Board of Education advises local citizens that the following seat is available for the Board of Education: Town Seat /Term :Linden One Individual appointed will serve until December 31, 2025 Please forward your application/resume to John A. Serapiglia, Jr., ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
LINDEN, NJ - Please join Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, Department of Recreation, Uptown Linden INC and the City of Linden for their Polish Festival ! The festival will be held on September 21, 2024,in front of Linden City Hall and Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade ...
NEW JERSEY — Beleaguered US Sen. Bob Menendez officially resigns today, Aug 20th, and has decided to end his independent re-election campaign for the federal post he has held since 2006. Menendez was in his third US Senate term when, on July 16th, a federal jury convicted the 70-year-old ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Echo Lake dog park in Mountainside is closed to the public through January 2025 as the county works on a project there that includes a new pavilion, replacing the fences and gates and other improvements. An announcement on the county website states the closure is “to ...
Leer en español NEWARK — A resident’s lawsuit aiming to stop the city’s practice of banning people from City Council meetings has survived a motion to dismiss the claims. Superior Court Judge Stephen L. Petrillo last week ruled that Munirah El Bomani may continue to prosecute her lawsuit ...