LINDEN, NJ — It’s a great feeling for Maurice Jenkins. “It’s still a surreal feeling,” he said. Jenkins is nominated, along with classmates at Montclair State University, in the News category for his work as a director, producer and writer on “Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.” He traveled to Arizona to work on the […]
LINDEN, NJ — On a chilly Friday evening, Dec. 20, as snow flurries gently fell, the Multilingual Learning Center became a heartwarming haven for the community. Approximately 130 individuals gathered at the center for its annual Coat Drive, where winter coats were distributed to families […]
LINDEN, NJ — Tealight snowmen were the featured craft recently at Linden Public Library’s Craft Club. Twenty adult females gathered, and bonded, during their relaxing craft time. The Craft Club meets monthly and is led by senior librarian Leanne Manna, who has a bachelor’s degree in history and art history. “I always liked doing arts […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden resident Woodjinie Francois Pierre recently donated 50 copies of her book, “A Time for Everything,” to children in New Jersey shelters. In partnership with local shelters, the book will be distributed as part of a holiday book drive. The book drive was supported through an Amazon Gift Registry, allowing community members […]
LINDEN, NJ — This holiday season, Woodjinie Francois Pierre, author of “A Time for Everything,” and her daughter and co-author, Daaliah Pierre, are spreading joy and hope by donating more than 50 copies of their children’s book to children in New Jersey shelters. In partnership with local shelters, the book will be distributed as part […]
LINDEN, NJ — Drones have been sighted in the skies above New Jersey. Is it aliens? Are they here to spy on us? Have they been sent by Iran or Iraq? It just might be none of the above. “I think it’s a little bit of mass hysteria,” said Paul Dudley, Linden Airport Management Corp. […]
LINDEN, NJ — During the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, Linden Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins recognized four exceptional students for their outstanding performance on the spring 2024 NJSLA state assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. “These students exemplify what it means to strive for excellence within education,” said Perkins. […]
By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can be easy to forget there are real people behind the numbers. So let’s reframe it. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español In 2023, […]
LINDEN, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, School No. 8 buzzed with excitement as Bell Mitsubishi delivered an extraordinary gift: 3,000 books donated to Linden Public Schools. This initiative, led by Bell Mitsubishi marketing team member and proud Linden parent, Merril Hyman, showcased how community partnerships can spark imagination and learning. Hyman, whose sons Mateo […]
LINDEN, NJ — Math is a subject needed in many aspects of life. But only 16 percent of high school teenagers are proficient in mathematics and interested in a career in STEM. OneInMath is a program that is changing that. It’s a free, self-paced supervised program designed to help young students in kindergarten through third […]