Union County News

Linden Firefighter Lewis Haskell Added to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Linden, NJ — Linden Firefighter Lewis Haskell was finally honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial after his 1982 on-duty heart attack. He will be among the Fire Heroes added to the National Memorial, giving this year’s observance special

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Just weeks after Linden High School students returned from a transformational educational exchange in China, the global experience came full circle when Philip Connelly, former Executive Vice Chancellor of Wenzhou Kean Uni

Linden Artist Donavin Garcia Celebrated for Designing Linden FMBA Autism Awareness T-Shirt

Linden, NJ — Linden artist, Donavin Garcia, recently teamed up with the Linden FMBA to share a special logo he designed in honor of Autism Awareness Month. His design was featured on t-shirts for their members. This honor reflects his personal journe

Linden Police Department Will Host a Free Bike Rodeo on May 15, 2026

Linden, NJ - Linden residents are invited to join us for a great day of fun focused on bicycle safety!Our Fifth Annual Bike Rodeo will be held on Friday, May 15th at 3:30pm at Memorial Park, 46 Lower Rd. This free event is open to kids of all ag

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — What began as a routine senior assembly at Linden High School quickly turned into a gripping lesson on survival, responsibility and resilience as two survivors of the deadly 2000 Seton Hall University dormitory fire shared

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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Linden Public Schools’ 19 school nurses gathered Wednesday afternoon, May 6, at the Information Commons inside Linden High School for “Cheers to School Nurses!,” a luncheon celebration recognizing National Nurses Day and t

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June 2 Primary Election: Important Information for Linden Voters

LINDEN, NJ — The June 2 primary election is less than a month away.Here is some important information about who is on the ballot and how to vote.Registering to VoteIf you are not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, May 12. You can bring a com

Author’s Visit Caps Autism Acceptance Month With Story of Inclusion

School No. 1 parent shares debut picture book with first and second-gradersA parent author returns to School No. 1Author Essence C. Myrick sat in a rocking chair at the front of the School No. 1 gymnasium, her colorful, illustrated book open wide as

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲: 𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Last week, we took time across Linden Public Schools to pause and recognize the incredible individuals who keep our school days moving—our school bus drivers and transportation aides. Today, we’re proud to share a few high

Linden Police Need Your Help

Linden, NJ — Attention Linden Residents:At approx. 4:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, nearly two-dozen vehicles were vandalized in locations throughout the City. Officers later learned that similar incidents were reported in other areas of Union and

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! (𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟒–𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

Linden, NJ — It’s the BEST week of the year—Teacher Appreciation Week! To our incredible educators: thank you for showing up, lifting up, and never giving up on our students. You inspire, empower, and change lives every single day.We see y

LindenMay 5, 2026

Linden Tigers Senior Nights 2026

Linden, NJ - The time has come to celebrate the heart, hustle, and dedication of our senior student-athletes! Linden High School and the entire Linden Public Schools community. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and give our seniors the send-of

LindenMay 5, 2026

Linden to Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with Cultural Events and Flag Raising Ceremony

LINDEN, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Linden Public Schools, and the New Jersey–Haiti Partners of the Americas, have announced several events to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month this month.&n

LindenMay 4, 2026

City of Linden Free Rabies Clinic a Success

Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 2, 2026, The Linden Health Department held a successful Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Linden Fire House #2 located at 302 West St. George Ave. The clinic was very successful and vaccinated approximately 60 dogs and cats. T

LindenMay 4, 2026

This Week's Happenings at Linden Public Library

This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | May 4th-9thMon, 5/4: ** Double Dutch Jump Rope Workshop @ 4 PMMon, 5/4: ** Intro to Tarot Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 5/5: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 5/5: Movie: Oscar Film Series: Blue Moon (2025, R, 1:40) @ 1 PMTues, 5

LindenMay 3, 2026

𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Hundreds of seniors at Linden High School gathered Friday morning, May 1, as Decision Day 2026 celebrated their postsecondary plans and the wide range of futures taking shape across the senior class. The gymnasium qui

LindenMay 2, 2026

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗥: 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ – They set the tone before the first bell and carry the weight of leadership long after the final dismissal. They lead through challenges, celebrate victories, and remain a constant presence in the lives of students and staf

LindenMay 2, 2026

Linden City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Expanded Child Care Assistance

Linden, NJ - At this month’s Linden City Council meeting, Resolution 2026-198 was passed. This resolution calls for expanded funding and support for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program—helping more families qualify, reducing out-of-pocket co

LindenMay 2, 2026