Linden
Community Calendar
Street Festival • Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Linden’s September to Remember Street Festival and Classic Car Show will offer live entertainment, vendors, food, games and more. »
Senior Citizen Bowling League
LINDEN -- The Senior Citizen Mixed Bowling League, sponsored by Linden’s Department of Public Property and Community Services, will begin their 2010-2011 bowling season on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the Linden Lanes on Stiles Street. »
Linden Boxing Association Receives Donation
LINDEN -- The Linden Boxing Association will be presenting a “Knockout of an Evening” on Oct. 8, when the 77th Anniversary “New Jersey State Finals” of the Diamond Gloves Tournament is held at the Linden High School Gymnasium. »
United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
ELIZABETH –United Way of Greater Union County launched its 2010 annual fundraising campaign on Sept. 1. Officials have set a goal of $4.3 million. »
Linden Police Blotter
Aug. 27 at 11:04 p.m. – After making stopping a car for going through a stop sign at Middlesex Street and Charles Street, Officer Matt Jones arrested Elizabeth resident Harry Robinson, 22, and charged him with possession of ecstasy, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, failure to wear a seat belt, and a... »
Children’s Karate Classes Offered In Linden
LINDEN – The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services is sponsoring karate classes for Linden students ages 5 through 15. »
Linden Library Plans Computer Classes
LINDEN -- The Linden Free Public Library is developing a schedule for classes in the library’s computer lab provided courtesy of ConocoPhillips Bayway Refinery. »
Linden Cancels Halloween Parade, Other Activities Still Planned
LINDEN – This year’s Linden Halloween Parade has been canceled, according to the Linden Halloween Committee and the Department of Public Property and Community Services. All Halloween meetings have also been canceled. »
Linden Senior Robbed
LINDEN – An 81-year-old Linden woman was the victim of a diversion burglary last week, according to police. »
Linden Offers Yoga Classes
LINDEN -- The city’s Department Of Public Property and Community Services is sponsoring Yoga/Tai-Chi/Qi Gong classes for Linden adults. »
Not Much Time Left For A Dip In The Pools
UNION COUNTY -- All the recent rain left Union County’s two pools a bit on the chilly side, but that did not stop some hardy souls from celebrating the return to some sunny weather. »
Community Calendar
African-American Heritage Rodeo • Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – There will be an African-American Heritage Rodeo at 790 Trumbull St., Elizabeth. Admission $5 in advance, $7 at the gate. For info, call 1-908-351-4850. »
Police Arrest Suspect In Linden Deli Robbery
LINDEN – Police arrested a suspect who they believe used a garden hose nozzle to rob a Roselle Street deli Tuesday. »
Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint
LINDEN – A convenience store on North Wood Avenue was robbed in the early-morning hours on Sunday, police said. »
Linden Sponsors Senior Clubs
LINDEN – The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services sponsors several clubs for Linden senior citizens. »
Knitting And Crocheting For A Cause
LINDEN -- Do you have free time that you would like to donate to a worthy cause? Would you like to meet new friends? »
NJ Senate Approves Bill To Re-Examine Teen Driver Decals
TRENTON – Legislation to examine the recent changes to New Jersey’s graduated license program – including the teen driver decal requirement – received final legislative approval on Monday. »
Boxing Returns To Linden In October
LINDEN -- The only fight night in Linden this year will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, Linden Boxing Association President Alfred A. Volpe announced. That’s when the Linden Boxing Association, in conjunction with the Linden Public Property and Community Services Department will present the 77th Annual New Jersey State Finals of the Diamond... »
City Sponsors Social Clubs For Linden Residents
LINDEN – The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services sponsors social clubs that are open to any Linden resident over 18 years of age. »
Reading Club Prize Winner
LINDEN – Rebecca Busterna (right) is the latest member of the Linden Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club to win a prize. »


