LINDEN, NJ — Three Linden High School freshmen have been awarded scholarships to receive additional teaching in Mandarin throughout this school year. Abigail Armstead, Ashley Agbottah Grubbs and Trinity Ellis will take part in virtual classes, in which they will learn about language and culture, on Sundays through the Huaxia Edison Chinese School. “I am […]
LINDEN, NJ — Festivity and holiday cheer were brought to residents by Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden Cultural and Heritage Committee, which presented Linden’s 30th-annual holiday tree-lighting celebration to kick off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 3. After the tree-lighting ceremony at City Hall, all were invited to make s’mores and take photos […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School students got personalized lessons for Veterans Day when two of their teachers held sessions discussing their time in the military. Social studies teachers Derrick Potts and Gary Mazurek talked to their classes in person while other social studies classes watched and listened via videoconference. The teachers discussed their reasons […]
LINDEN, NJ — Jane Koza, a 63-year-old paraplegic amputee, is living an inspirational life of struggle and success. Born and raised in Linden, Koza graduated from Kean University in 1980, the same year she was voted the college’s best female athlete, and later became a certified physical education teacher. She retired after becoming a paraplegic […]
LINDEN, NJ — Three Linden High School freshmen have been awarded scholarships to receive additional teaching in Mandarin throughout this school year. Abigail Armstead, Ashley Agbottah Grubbs and Trinity Ellis will take part in virtual classes, in which they will learn about language and culture, on Sundays through the Huaxia Edison Chinese School. “I am […]
LINDEN, NJ — Tom Beck, executive director of Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, announced the donation of $15,000 from Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery in Linden, to purchase a vehicle that will be used to transport seniors to medical appointments and other essential destinations. The JFSCNJ Bill Berg Transportation Program, funded by the Union […]
LINDEN, NJ — After last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Linden’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Halloween Parade Committee brought back the city’s annual Halloween Parade, now in its 68th year. More people than usual attended the event, as schools, individuals, marching bands and organizations joined in on the fun. During the parade, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced $161.25 million in fiscal year 2022 municipal aid grants, with 541 cities and towns across the state receiving funds to advance road, bridge, safety and quality-of-life improvements, according to an Oct. 26 press release. The competitive municipal aid […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that grants have been awarded to 20 municipalities for improvements to recreation resources for children, through the Kids Recreation Trust Fund. In addition, 19 municipalities were awarded matching grants for planting new trees through the Greening Union County program. Both grant programs are […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Public Schools won two awards at the annual New Jersey School Communication Awards, the third straight year the district has taken home multiple honors. District communication coordinator Gary Miller accepted the awards on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the event at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. He received the following 2021 […]