Union County News

Linden Parks and Recreation opens registration for Fall Little Kickers soccer clinic. Sessions begin September 19. Registration deadline September 11.

Linden Public Schools welcomes new support staff at August 27 orientation. District to open September 2 with 6,272 students from 30+ countries.

Linden preschool students begin new school year at School No. 9 while construction continues on Dr. Rocco G. Tomazic Preschool Academy in Winfield Park.

Linden School No. 4 back-to-school giveaway served 130+ families. Partners donated backpacks, supplies, and 300 pairs of uniform pants for students.

Man arrested and charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Wheeler Park in Linden on August 27. Victim in stable condition at hospital.

Dreyer's recalls select Outshine Fruit Bars nationwide due to glass contamination. Check batch codes on packages with best-before dates through November 2027.

Employment scams targeting job seekers proliferate on social media and job search websites. Law enforcement warns of fake postings and identity theft.

Linden Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway August 21 2026. City Government and Public Schools support families. School supplies, resources, community event.

Fanwood's Tai Cooper and Linden's Jimmy Diaz compete for Union County Clerk position. Race follows death of longtime clerk Joanne Rajoppi. Election November 3.

Linden Public Library events September 1-4 2026. Blood drive, yoga, films, toddler programs, volunteer training community activities.

Linden Public Schools ran its Extended School Year Program this summer, using personalized instruction to build academic, communication, and social skills.

Linden Police Department 2nd Annual Union County Crisis Intervention Team CIT Barbeque. Mental health crisis training, community partnership event.

Linden Public Schools welcomes new teachers August 25 2026. Soul Train celebration, Tiger mascot, staff appreciation, New Teacher Orientation.

Linden High School NJROTC Freshman Summer Orientation August 2026. 110 incoming students, drone demonstrations, leadership program. Largest NJROTC unit.

Seven candidates filed for three Linden Board of Education seats. Two teams and one independent candidate running in the November 3, 2026 election.

Linden TV free streaming platform launches. Access city council meetings, community programming 24/7 at linden-nj.gov/stream. No cable required.

Linden High School Athletic Hall of Fame nominations for Class of 2027 open now. Deadline October 1, 2026. Five categories: athletes, coaches, teams, contributors, leaders.

Tadji Braxton promoted to Lieutenant in Linden Fire Department after 21 years of service. Holds Fire Science degree from NJCU. Assigned to training.

Linden Public Schools held orientation programs for incoming sixth and ninth graders in early August before September 2 school year start.