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March 30, 2026

Linden. NJ-The City of Linden is pleased to offer a special garbage pickup service for our Jewish residents in preparation for Passover. We understand the importance of removing all leavened products (chametz) from the home before the holiday begins. To help make this tradition a little easier, a ...

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March 27, 2026 Dear Linden Families, At last night's Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2025-2026 end-of-year calendar, attached to this message. I am sharing important information regarding the end of Spring Recess. Spring Recess begins Thursday, April 2, with a half-day (½) and no ...

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Linden, NJ - Attention Linden Residents : The Linden Department of Public Works will adjust its collection schedule for the week of March 30, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. The DPW and Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, and reopen Saturday, April 4, 2026.Revised ...

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This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | March 30th-April 4thMon, 3/30 - ** Art Appreciation for Adults: #vincentvangogh @ 2:30 PMMon, 3/30 - ** Blueberry Cookies Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/31 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/31 - Movie: Gilda @ 1 PMWed, 4/1 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 4/1 - Terrific ...

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LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden, Derek Armstead, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage  Committee hosted a beautiful celebration of Women’s History Month at the John T. Gregorio  Center. This ceremony this year recognized Tiffany Andrade DiCarlo, Tamecka Dixon, Evelyn Rivera, and Mikki ...

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Get ready, Linden! This Saturday, March 28th, Mayor Derek Armstead and the Easter Bunny are bringing the celebration to your neighborhood.- Kickoff: 11:00 AM at City Hall- Route Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM- Mission: Delivering smiles and candy to every Ward!Be sure to step outside when you see us ...

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Linden, NJ- The Linden Board of Education last night passed the Immigration Enforcement Access & Student Privacy Resolution introduced by Commissioner Brianna Armstead, making Linden among the first districts in New Jersey to adopt local guidance following the passage of the Safe Communities ...

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Princeton, NJ-The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute announced that The City of Linden has received the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” designation for 2025. The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a program of the Quality Institute in partnershipwith the New Jersey State League of ...

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Linden, NJ—The Greater Linden Roselle Clergy Coalition will be gathering the community to host its annual "The Last Words of Christ"on Friday, April 3, 2026. The host church will be First Baptist Church, 929 Dill Ave, Linden at 7 pm.This will be a Good Friday Worship Fellowship Service. Seven Words ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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Linden, NJ-School No. 6 recently brought energy, creativity, and school spirit to life with its Retro 50’s-themed “Sock Hop” Dance. Students embraced the theme by dressing in classic 1950s attire, including poodle skirts, leather jackets, and saddle shoes, transforming the school into a vibrant ...

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Linden, NJ - L.I.N.C.S. FOOD PANTRY WALK-A-THONFRIDAY, MAY 8TH 9:00AM-2:00PML.I.N.C.S. (Linden Interfaith Network for Community Services)WILSON PARK (Summit Terrace)CASH OR FOOD DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTEDNon-Perishable Items Only • Rain or Shine EventIn conjunction with The Linden Education ...

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This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | 3/23-3/28Mon, 3/23: ** Ember Games Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/24: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/24: Movie: The Women @ 1 PMWed, 3/25: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 3/25: Terrific Toddlers @ 10:30 AMWed, 3/25: ** Children's Chess Club @ 4 PMWed, 3/25: Going, ...

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 LINDEN, NJ – Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department are pleased to announce that free Rabies Vaccination Clinics will be available. The city also offers new and renewal pet licensing services. Per the city, all dogs in Linden must be licensed, and anyone who is ...

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Linden, NJ — Linden Police Department has issued a Nixle Alert.  Attention NJ Transit riders who utilize Linden Station: There will be a scheduled electrical outage to the LINDEN-NJT TRAIN STATION BUILDING tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, between 8:30 AM and 5 :00 pm. This shutdown will also ...

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𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟖𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥    $𝟏𝟐 / $𝟏𝟎𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰!!!https://lhsnj.booktix.com/dept/main/e/LHSTLM...Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful ...

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Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for March. Programs marked with a * require registration. All Ages: 4/14 at 6:30 pm, Special Movie Presentation: Free for All: The Public Library4/22 at 6:30 pm Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn Concert4/23, Project ...

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Linden High School PTA will present ZUMBA NIGHT | March 27th at 6 PM in the Cafeteria.Dance your way to a healthier you. Join our lively Zumba Night with DR. OLIVIA RODRIGUEZ - CALDERON.She is a  Linden resident, school principal of Hubbard Middle School in Plainfield, and a softball ...

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 Linden, NJ- Students at School No. 9 in Linden got moving and learning during a lively assembly to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge! American Heart Association representative Melanie Layton led the event, encouraging students to think about how they can keep their hearts, bodies, and minds ...

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Linden, NJ - Congratulations to our over 200 musicians, actors, and artists from Linden HS that shared their talents at the Union County Teen Arts Festival!You represented Linden PA proudly. Keep up the incredible work! 

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TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.

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 LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden and Parks and Recreation have announced that applications are being  accepted for the Summer of 2026 seasonal employment opportunities. These positions offer individuals a chance to work with children in a fun and active environment for the duration ...

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 Linden, NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product carries ...

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 LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Board of Education recognized standout Linden High School student-athletes, capping a winter season defined by speed, strength, and state-level success.The recognitions took place during the Board’s February 27 public meeting, where Athletic Director Mike Firestone ...

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LINDEN, NJ — Families, students, and community leaders gathered at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School on February 20 for the school’s first-ever Reading and Games Night, an evening dedicated to celebrating literacy, learning, and family engagement.Held from 6 to 8 p.m., the free event brought together ...

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Linden, NJ — The Friends of Linden Library are proud to announce a Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7pm-10 pm. The event will be held at Linden Public Library, 31 E. Henry Street, Linden, NJ 07036.Tickets are available now. To secure your tickets, email friends@lindenpl.org, ...

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Linden, NJ - It’s easier than ever for Linden residents to report potholes so that our streets remain safe and well-maintained. The new Pothole Report Form streamlines requests directly to our Department of Public Works.When you spot a pothole while out and about, don’t presume someone else has ...

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When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...

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LINDEN , NJ — The sound of bagpipes and drumbeats echoed through the hallways of School No. 4 last Friday as students received an early preview of St. Patrick’s Day during a spirited celebration honoring the school’s Tigers of the Trimester for the second trimester.Led by bagpiper Joe Kowalski and ...

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NEW JERSEY — Just check the menu of any Irish bar/restaurant in America on March 17, and you’ll be sure to find corned beef and cabbage among the specials offered for St. Patrick’s Day.  After all, corned beef and cabbage is the quintessential Irish meal … or is it?The reality is that the Irish ...

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