LINDEN, NJ — After Linden middle school students learned how to build BMX bikes during a summer STEM program, 10 of them were able to ride away on their class projects. Eight classes were each given a kit for a Mongoose BMX bike, along with science, technology, engineering and math lessons for teachers to pass […]
LINDEN, NJ — When Gwendolyn Long was a student at Soehl Middle School in Linden in the mid-1980s, she never imagined that one day she would be principal. But that’s exactly where she sits today, and it seems to be a perfect fit for her. “I am Soehl Middle School,” she said. “This is me. […]
LINDEN, NJ — In the spirit of the Olympics, Linden Department of Parks & Recreation had its own Olympics opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 20, at Tiger Stadium. Both Summer Day Camp and playground programs participated. Participants at each site selected a country to represent in the opening ceremony and created a banner to carry […]
LINDEN, NJ — School No. 1 Principal Dona Preston is retiring after 33 years in Linden Public Schools, leaving behind a legacy of love for her neediest students and leadership for the many teachers who have served with and learned from her. “I was really lucky in my career,” she said. “I’ve worked with seven […]
LINDEN, NJ — Thirty-eight cadets were celebrated by family, friends and city officials as they graduated from the Linden Police Youth Academy on Friday, July 16. The academy is a free program offered annually to Linden residents entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade. The program includes presentations and hands-on demonstrations from Police Department personnel and […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Police Department announced it has completed a pledge to improve its response to those suffering from mental illness. The pledge is part of an initiative called the One Mind Campaign, started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, a 31,000-member professional association for law enforcement that provides training, technical […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden First, with support from Mayor Derek Armstead, the City Council and the Department of Economic Development, was able to attract a variety of local companies that are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill many available positions to its job fair on Friday, July 2. Approximately 24 employers interviewed area residents, 18 […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Bayway Community Advisory Panel, an organization of local community members and industry representatives, including Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery, Infineum USA LP, Linden Cogeneration Plant, Veolia North America LLC, Solutia Inc., Linden VFT LLC, PSEG and NuStar Energy LP, recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 11 local students in the municipalities of Linden, […]
LINDEN, NJ — Construction of a community solar plant has begun on what used to be the Linden landfill at 1543 Lower Road in Linden. Geared toward encouraging communities to go green, such solar farms generate power and supply clean energy to a community’s electricity grid. This one will benefit customers from Linden and adjacent […]
LINDEN, NJ — Master Chief Petty Officer Lourdie Powell, a native of Linden, joined the Navy to travel and see the world. Now, 23 years later, Powell is part of the highly respected Senior Enlisted Academy, a leadership development program for the U.S. Navy’s active and reserve senior chief and master chief petty officers. The […]