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By TAPINTO LINDENSTAFF
March 16, 2026
Linden, NJ - On March 3, 2026, a raccoon was killed by a dog in the area of Fay Ave & E. Elizabeth Ave was killed by a dog, and that raccoon subsequently tested positive for rabies. This is the second racoon to test positive this year; another case was reported in January in the area of E.
MEETING NOTICEA Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00PM, at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ."The Board reserves the right to go into executive session during this meeting." Webex Join ...
LINDEN , NJ — Nearly 500 Linden High School students were recognized this week (March 10-11) for their academic success and commitment to attending school every day during Marking Period 2, with school leaders praising students for their discipline and determination.Students were honored across two ...
Linden, NJ — This Week's Happenings at #lindenpubliclibrary | 3/16-3/21Mon, 3/16: ** Children's Craft Club @ 4 PMMon, 3/16: ** St. Patrick's Day Slime Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/17: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/17: Movie: The English Teacher @ 1 PMWed, 3/18: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 3/18: Terrific ...
LINDEN, NJ — Resilience often grows in the quiet moments when no one is watching.For Linden High School senior Zaire Kimbrough, that resilience has defined his journey. After enduring the profound loss of his mother at a young age, Kimbrough transformed personal hardship into motivation, excelling ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
Linden, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, a quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it). Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
LINDEN, NJ – Linden Fire Department is offering local middle school students opportunities to learn more about firefighting and emergency services. Registration opens on March18,2026 for the 2026 Junior Fire Academy. The program is open to students in Linden who are either graduating from 7th or ...
LINDEN, NJ — If Dr. Seuss had walked through Linden’s schools during the first week of March, he might have thought he had stepped into one of his own stories.There were hats.There was hair that stood tall and twisted sideways.There were red fish, blue fish, and readers everywhere.Across Linden ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department is offering local middle schoolers to apply for their 2026 Youth Police Academy, a summer program that lasts for a week. The program is designed to introduce and enlighten students to a career in law enforcement. It is open to students in Linden who are ...
LINDEN, NJ — Before a packed gymnasium of families, military leaders, and community officials, more than 550 Linden High School NJROTC cadets, the largest unit in the world, assembled Thursday (March 5) for their annual military inspection, a ceremony that highlighted a year of discipline and ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
Linden, NJ—One by one the mystery unfolded..Gasps quickly turned to cheers inside classrooms at School No. 2 as surprise guests stepped through the doors, each carrying a book, a smile, and a shared mission: to spark a love of reading.The special visits (Feb. 27) were part of the school’s “Mystery ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday at noon, at least 300 people gathered in the Plainfield High School auditorium to celebrate the life of Connor Oldfield.The 19-year-old Plainfield man's late January disappearance energized a large search in our area, by both law enforcement and residents. On February ...
Linden, NJ—The Linden Police will host an Informational Meeting regarding the Upcoming Law Enforcement Entry Exam on March 19, 2026, at 6:30 pm. in the Planning Board Room on the third floor of City Hall.Registration for the NJ Civil Service Law Enforcement Entry Exam is currently OPEN. Linden ...
LINDEN, NJ — More than 200 staff members from across Linden Public Schools gathered for an afternoon filled with energy, reflection, and professional growth during the district’s 3rd Annual Women’s Wellness Wins Leadership Conference, built around this year’s theme, “Give to Gain.” The conference ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary - March 9-14Mon, 3/9 - ** Read to a Dog @ 4 PMMon, 3/9 - ** Chocolate Chip Cookie Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/10 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/10 - Movie: Lucy @ 1 PMTues, 3/10 - ** Everything Mario @ 4 PMTues, 3/10 - Trivia with Jeff @ 7 PMWed, 3/11 - Project Healthy ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their Ramadan Iftar Celebration on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the John T. Gregorio Center. It was a collaboration between Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Iman Alfred Mohammed (Councilman of the 4th Ward), and The Linden Muslim Community. It was very ...
LINDEN , NJ — In a championship atmosphere that filled the Linden High School gymnasium to capacity, Plainfield used a fast start to claim the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 sectional title, defeating Linden 68–44 Friday night (March 6).Behind a disruptive zone defense and a transition ...
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is taking a hard line against GoFundMe, joining a 22-state coalition to demand proof that the crowdfunding giant may have “ deceived and confused donors and violated state consumer protection and charitable solicitation laws. “In a letter ...
Linden, NJ - It's time to get ready for the annual shift to Daylight Savings time! Daylight Savings time starts at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8th. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour, giving us a chance to enjoy longer daylight hours.The purpose of Daylight Savings time is to make better use ...
Linden, NJ - Congratulations to Sergeants Ralph Heston and Victoria Gonzalez, who were promoted during a ceremony in Linden City Hall on Monday, March 2, 2026. Both Sergeants will be assigned to the Patrol Division as field supervisors. Congratulations to Sergeants Ralph Heston and Victoria ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and The City of Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee will be hosting their Annual Women's High Tea Women’s History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, located at 330 Helen St. from 12pm.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Trader Joe’s is recalling select frozen products sold at its stores after the company said there is a potential that some packages may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass.In a customer notice dated March 3, 2026, Trader Joe’s said the recall is related to an ...
LINDEN, NJ — Linden broke open a close game with a dominant second half Tuesday night, defeating Union 54–35 in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinal.With the victory, second-seeded Linden (19–9) advances to the sectional championship game Friday night, where the Tigers will host ...
Linden, NJ — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March 4, ...
Linden, NJ — Come celebrate NJ Maker’s Day at the Linden Public Library!NJ Makers Day is a statewide event that celebrates and promotes maker culture, as well as the values associated with making, tinkering and STEM-based learning.“We are ecstatic to be able to bring this type of programming to ...
LINDEN, NJ — Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins, who not only believes the mission is possible — she proves it every day. Her leadership is not confined to conference rooms or podiums. She meets students where they are. For Dr. Perkins, leadership lives where learning ...