LINDEN, NJ — Precious Opaola recently started school at Princeton University. She spent two years studying social services at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ. And with the support of the Kaplan Educational Foundation, Opaola will be able to finish at Princeton University. She will be in the Class of 2028. Opaola grew up […]
LINDEN, NJ — Jeff Moreno was living the dream. He had it all. A career as a firefighter. A landscaping business. A house. A beautiful wife and children. Then alcoholism flipped that. “Once I picked up that vodka, that was it,” said Moreno. “I didn’t control anything I did.” Moreno is a Linden resident for […]
LINDEN, NJ — Seventy-five-year-old Alfred Mohammed received his master’s degree in liberal arts from the University of Chicago. The 4th Ward city councilmember has been an advocate of education, social justice and health equity for decades. “I am humbled to have accomplished this milestone achievement,” he said. “However, this proves that education is very important, […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is now on display at the Linden Public Library. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day event celebrating creativity in the literary, performing […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our special programs for July: • Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. – Author Talk with Sheila D. Hairston; • Friday, July 19, at 2:30 p.m. – Beach Reads Bingo; • Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. – General Knowledge Trivia; • Wednesdays, July […]
LINDEN, NJ — Abigail Armstead, a student at Linden High School, secured first place in the contemporary vocal category of the annual Talent Hunt Competition, sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, on Saturday, April 27. This renowned event provides a platform for exceptionally gifted high school students to showcase their talents in the performing and […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead has announced the grand opening of the N4SF Linden Homeownership Center, a groundbreaking collaboration between the city and Neighborhoods For a Sustainable Future. This innovative center is set to revolutionize homeownership opportunities, particularly for low to moderate-income families, within the city of Linden. The grand opening will take place […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Chamber Division of Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 23rd annual Scholarship and Business of the Year Awards Dinner. The event was celebrated at Ill Amici Ristorante in Linden. Chamber Chairwoman Janet Miller was awarded “Person of the Year.” Hampton Inn of Linden and Broadway Strong Fitness were […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections has announced that the voter registration deadline for the July 16 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Tuesday, June 25. The state is hosting a special election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Congressman Donald […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden and the Linden Police Department recently invited the public to have Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks at Target, 621 W. Edgar Road. The event was sponsored by Target. There were courtesy snacks and coffee. The Linden Police Department gave out free children’s activity books, […]