LINDEN, NJ — Naava Hess, of Linden, is part of a loving family devoted to helping others in need. Along with her husband, Rabbi Joshua Hess, they have encouraged their children — Daniel, Akiva, Esti and Dalia — to always look for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. “At one point, […]
LINDEN, NJ — Isabella Scocozza has been the cheerful public face of Soehl Middle School in Linden for years, supporting students and their families as principal for two years and as vice principal for 14 years before that. But behind the scenes, she had another role that was just as vital. Scocozza has been the […]
LINDEN, NJ — On Saturday, June 26, Mayor Derek Armstead presented the Department of Parks & Recreation first-place and runner-up medals for its spring soccer league. Pictured are the Minor, Junior and Junior Plus Division teams. For more information on recreation programs, email lindenrec@linden-nj.org, call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600, or visit […]
LINDEN, NJ — Last year, Linden High School held a massive graduation at the Linden Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. The huge event spurred media coverage and honored the graduates from 2020 during a historic year. On Friday, June 18, Linden High School took to Tiger Stadium, where the community gathered in a ceremony to […]
LINDEN, NJ — Students at School No. 4 in Linden recently went back to nature on a virtual “farm” to learn how science and technology can affect the world around them. “STEM on the Farm,” on Thursday, April 29, was a family-friendly night of learning through a virtual classroom hosted by technology teacher Mitch Gorbunoff. […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden’s Department of Parks and Recreation was presented with the Agency Showcase Award for Website or Web Feature/Application at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s annual awards ceremony at the Summit Family Aquatic Center in Summit. Recreation Director Ralph Dunhamn, day camp/playground coordinator Angelo Monaco, playground supervisor Branly Cadet and Joshua […]
LINDEN, NJ — School No. 2 in Linden honored the memories of longtime crossing guards Mike and Maggie Smith with the dedication of a Linden tree planted outside the school on Arbor Day, Friday, April 30. The ceremony remembering the beloved couple was attended by the Smiths’ son, Scott, and daughter, Jennifer, who were moved […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Board of Education on Tuesday, April 27, unanimously approved a budget for the 2021-2022 school year. “This new budget includes a zero tax levy increase for the third year in a row, no debt, no cuts to staff, student programs or services,” said Kathleen A. Gaylord, business administrator and board […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Colonial Pipeline, a 5,500-mile-long pipeline running between Linden and Houston that transfers 2.5 million barrels of jet fuel, gasoline and other refined products a day, shut down all operations on Friday, May 7, after hackers broke into some of its networks. According to a press release from the Colonial Pipeline Co., […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden firefighter Mathew Pribish helped NJ Sharing Network by sharing his personal heart transplant story, to help raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Inspired by Pribish’s story, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden Police and Fire departments teamed up to educate the community through speaking engagements and […]