UNION COUNTY, NJ — With the surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 194, which includes new mitigation measures that place restrictions on seating and hours for restaurants, bars, clubs and lounges and a prohibition on interstate indoor K-12 and youth sports. These measures went into effect on Thursday, Nov. […]
LINDEN, NJ — Jeff Clarke, a resident of Linden, let his concerns about the direction the city was headed be heard loud and clear at the virtual Linden Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. All council members, as well as Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, were present. “This is regarding Resolution 289,” said Clarke during the […]
LINDEN, NJ — When Kcyronne Zahir was growing up in Newark in the 1980s and 1990s, he was a student who could have gone either way. He could have worked hard to build a productive life, or he could have been overlooked and lost to the streets. He credits his mother — a former Black […]
LINDEN, NJ — Since remote learning took hold in Linden public schools in March, no area has been put to the test more than the district’s technology. When students are at home, their ability to learn hinges greatly on their ability to connect seamlessly with their teachers, access their lessons and get the virtual support […]
LINDEN, NJ — When President Donald Trump squares off against Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Edward Kologi will be ready to take part in this historic event. Kologi is one of 538 people who will cast their votes in the Electoral College to decide the next president of […]
LINDEN — Carla Silva was excited about her new opportunity. She was eager to get to work as the new head coach for Linden High School girls soccer. Then, her first season was nearly taken away when the sports world was thrown into doubt by COVID-19. “I’m excited for the season, really excited,” Silva said. […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden’s School No. 5 elementary school has been selected to join the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a coveted designation from the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates excellent schools and effective educators. District administrators, Board of Education President Gregory R. Martucci, Principal Laura Scamardella and faculty were at the school’s […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden public schools have received a $10,000 grant from Infineum USA LP to support exciting, real-world educational programs in the areas of science and financial literacy. “We are thrilled to have community partners like Infineum to help our students thrive,” said Superintendent Marnie Hazelton. “Programs like these give our students the chance […]
LINDEN — After-school programs allow students to continue learning, build larger social circles, attain help through tutoring and enjoy extracurricular activities. After-school programs add an extra component to the school day, enabling students to have fun while adopting alternative learning strategies. Recently, the New Jersey Department of Education renewed its grant for a successful after-school […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Nineteen years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, approximately 3,000 people were murdered in terrorist attacks in New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Stonycreek, Pa. May we always remember the victims. Below are the Union County residents who were killed in the terrorist attacks: • Lee Adler, 48, of Springfield • Andrew […]