Linden High School alumnus nominated for College Television Awards National Competition

Linden High School alumnus nominated for College Television Awards National Competition

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 Public Library Craft Club makes tealight snowmen

Linden Public Library Craft Club makes tealight snowmen

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 […]

Local author donated 50 copies of her children’s book to NJ shelters for the holidays

Local author donated 50 copies of her children’s book to NJ shelters for the holidays

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 […]

Local author partners with daughter to donate more than 50 copies of children’s book

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 schools shine spotlight on four students’ academic brilliance

Linden schools shine spotlight on four students’ academic brilliance

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. […]

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

  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, […]

Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books

Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books

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 […]

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