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Linden received a $1.075 million grant on June 16 to upgrade its 911 Dispatch Center, boosting public safety for residents. This funding directly strengthens the city's emergency response infrastructure.
Linden Public Schools will run on a 1/2-day schedule due to the National Weather Service heat advisory in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday. Families should plan ahead for earlier pickups amid the extreme heat.
A new bill requiring faster warrant responses from social media and messaging apps in stalking cases is advancing in Trenton.
A 52-year-old man fell from the roof of a two-story Linden home around 9:35 a.m. Monday in the 1200 block of Bergen Avenue and was flown by medevac in critical condition to University Hospital in Newark.
A Linden home on Woodlawn Avenue was struck by multiple gunshots late Friday night near East 12th Street and South Wood Avenue. No injuries were...
Linden police wrapped up a monthlong investigation with the May 28 arrest of Ryan Billups in connection with an April 15 carjacking and park shooting....
New Jersey recorded 5,184 burglaries in the first five months of 2026, already within 20% of the state's entire 2025 total of 6,450. Linden residents should note this trend and prioritize home security vigilance.
Linden Police arrested a 25-year-old local man carrying a compact assault rifle with a high-capacity drum magazine loaded with hollow-point...
Heavy rain toppled a large tree onto a home on Academy Terrace in Linden Sunday morning, leaving the house uninhabitable after residents felt the...
Firefighter Lewis H. Haskell suffered a fatal heart attack in 1982 after opening a hydrant during a Linden structure fire, yet only now receives...
Linden Police issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 07:30PM via Nixle Alerts. Families should monitor conditions closely to stay safe during this weather event.
Linden Police Department issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 07:30PM. Residents should stay alert and prioritize family safety during this active weather alert.
A 34-year-old man was arrested after using brick pavers to smash windshields on 67 vehicles across six NJ towns including Linden.
Linden residents gain practical safety tools from city resources on fire rules, disaster support, and alerts.
A winter storm watch has been issued for Linden beginning Saturday night through early Monday, with potential impacts on local travel and family preparedness.
Two Linden adults and one juvenile have been charged in the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy at Wheeler Park last month. This incident underscores the need for families to stay vigilant about youth safety in local parks.
A small plane crashed at Linden Airport on Saturday, with the incident now under investigation. Local residents should monitor official updates for any safety implications near the airport.
Seniors in Linden can enjoy a Lunch Cruise today from 12 to 3 p.m. at the 7th Ward Community Center, sharing a meal and connecting with others in the...
