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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing more than 1.1 million payments in the eighth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.

The announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 164 million payments, with a total value of approximately $386 ...

TRENTON, NJ — Struggling under coronavirus restrictions and travel limitations, New Jersey’s tourism industry took a major hit last year, with the number of people visiting the state — and the amount of money they spent — registering dramatic declines, according to the state’s 2020 tourism report.

While the number of visitors declined to 84.6 million — a 27% ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ — A cyberattack against a “vital” U.S. oil pipeline has contributed to a spike in already high gasoline prices. New Jersey gas prices now average $3.04 per gallon, according to AAA, compared to roughly $3.01 per gallon nationally. 

In Union County, the price at the pump has hit $3.035 as of May 12. This is part of a national trend in high gas prices ...

LINDEN, NJ — Linden's School No. 2 honored the memory of longtime crossing guards Mike and Maggie Smith with the dedication of a Linden tree planted outside the school on Arbor Day, April 30.

The ceremony remembering the beloved couple was attended by the Smiths’ son Scott and daughter Jennifer, who were moved by the gesture and talked about how much the School No. 2 ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Union County gardeners are invited to a “Native Plant Swap and Shop” event where they can trade an invasive plant from their yard for a colorful native plant.

Pink, lavender, white, red, blue, and yellow flowering native plants are available for swap including swamp milkweed, beebalm, creeping phlox, wild senna, and hummingbird-friendly calico beardtongue and ...

LINDEN, NJ - With lots happening in the City of Linden, you may have missed some top stories this past week. Here is your chance to catch up on what you've missed before the week ahead begins.

What Linden Residents Need to Know About Voting in The Primary Election in Union County

Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority Currently Looking for a Purchasing/Contract Manager 

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LINDEN, NJ — Linden voters will have a choice to vote by mail or in-person in the June 8 primary election, but drop boxes are here to stay, county officials said.

For residents who would like to get registered, the registration deadline is May 18 and can be done by completing the registration form located at unioncountyvotes.com/register-to-vote/ or be done online by ...