Linden, NJ
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October 2026
Every story and all available source photos from this issue of Life in Linden.
October 2026
The first big moment of Linden High School’s football home opener arrived before the game itself. As the lights came on at Tiger Stadium, the school’s NJROTC color guard presented the colors at midfield, giving the packed crowd a quiet, respectful opening after a day of remembrance for the lives lost and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001.
October 2026
Linden residents, public-safety personnel and community partners came together for the city’s annual Crisis Intervention Team barbecue, an event designed to build familiarity, trust and conversation around crisis-response support.
October 2026
Linden residents have several opportunities to gather, volunteer and take part in community programming as the fall season begins. The city’s upcoming calendar includes an early breast-cancer-awareness observance, a hands-on environmental cleanup and a family outing planned for the first weekend of November.
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Linden Public Schools brought together school staff and local first responders for a tabletop safety exercise at Tiger Stadium at Cooper Field on Sept. 9, focused on coordinated preparation for emergencies at athletic events.
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**Kara-Lynne Frees-Spoganetz recognized for inquiry-based lessons, student opportunity and leadership in elementary science education**
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Linden has marked the opening of its first all-inclusive playground and park at Milkosky Park, creating a recreational space designed to welcome children and families with a broad range of abilities.
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Three animals from two area rescue organizations are looking for homes this fall.
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October is Rett Syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome is a very rare disorder that some babies are born with. Girls are affected more but there is a very small percentage of boys that have it also. It affects your brain, muscles, and development because your cells are not able to make the MECP2 gene it needs.
October 2026
RAHWAY, NJ — Roots rock and Americana electrified Rahway Arts District Park when The Lonesome Pines played their wide-ranging mix of original tunes on Saturday, Sept. 12. The group brought a Country Western-inflected mix of guitars, pedal steel guitar, fiddle, bass, percussion, banjo and mandolin to their performance of original songs about love, loss and redemption. Cowboy hats showed up too.
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An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
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The Linden Police Department and the City of Linden Department of Parks and Recreation will offer an adult self-defense class on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen St.
October 2026
Linden Public Library has announced a full October calendar of free programs for children, teens, adults and families. Some events require advance registration, and space may be limited. Registration details and the complete schedule are available at LindenLibrary-NJ.gov/events or by calling 908-298-3830.
October 2026
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.