Rahway seniors shine at the 19th annual Senior Art Show

Rahway seniors shine at the 19th annual Senior Art Show

RAHWAY, NJ — The 19th annual Senior Art Show recently had its opening reception at the Rahway Senior Center. Artworks included watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, pastels, acrylics and oil. Mayor Raymond Giacobbe Jr. and Fifth Ward Councilmember Danielle Newbury were in attendance. “We’re extremely impressed with these wonderfully talented seniors,” Giacobbe said. “Rahway prides itself […]

Franklin Elementary spreads Valentine’s Day cheer to senior communities

Franklin Elementary spreads Valentine’s Day cheer to senior communities

RAHWAY, NJ — In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Franklin Elementary School students spread love and joy to local senior communities, bringing smiles and heartwarming connections. Fueled by creativity and kindness, students crafted dozens of personalized cards expressing their appreciation for veterans at the NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park. These heartfelt messages offered […]

Franklin Elementary’s hearts beat for hope with fleece pillow donation

Franklin Elementary’s hearts beat for hope with fleece pillow donation

RAHWAY, NJ — In celebration of American Heart Month and spreading warmth beyond the classroom, Franklin Elementary School’s Community Service Club crafted and donated heart-shaped fleece pillows to the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains. This heartfelt initiative saw students sew, stuff and decorate dozens of soft pillows, pouring their compassion […]

Rahway filmmaker selected for Garden State Film Festival

Rahway filmmaker selected for Garden State Film Festival

ASBURY PARK, NJ — New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd Anniversary from March 21 to 24. The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around the world. “The […]

Harriet Tubman monument visits City Hall Plaza

Harriet Tubman monument visits City Hall Plaza

RAHWAY, NJ — The “Harriet Tubman: The Beacon of Hope” traveling monument was unveiled in the city of Rahway on Friday, Feb. 3. The 13-foot bronze statue, created by Academy and Emmy Award-winning sculptor Wesley Wofford of Wofford Sculpture Studio, will be on display through Thursday, Feb. 29, at City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall […]

Black History Month celebration concert to be hosted

Black History Month celebration concert to be hosted

RAHWAY, NJ — Celebrate Black History Month with a special New Jersey Youth Symphony concert at the Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, featuring works by Ellington and William Grant Still on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. Also featuring a world premiere performance of “Microvids for Piano and Orchestra,” by Stefania de Kenessey, with […]

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