RAHWAY, NJ — Bilingual students in grades two and three at Franklin Elementary School had publishing celebrations. Parents were invited into the school to see their child’s accomplishments. Teacher Martha Parra-Irwin’s third-grade students shared the books that they published. The books were written in both English and Spanish. The students worked on their books for […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Joseph Hartnett was always a Rahway resident at heart. Born May 6, 1948, he attended Saint Mary’s Elementary in Rahway and later took the PATH to St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. Attending Fordham University in New York City, hev earned a degree in public administration from Kean University, where he was […]
By Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, NJDOT Commissioner The start of a new school year is just a few weeks away and with that we will see an increased number of motorists on New Jersey’s roadways. Between hurried school runs, residents returning from vacations, and buses trying to stay on schedule, the pace of activity on our highways, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA, together with The National Council of Negro Women-Rahway and the city of Rahway, celebrated Rahway Creates, a two-week citywide student art exhibition spreading awareness and engagement of the arts in the local community. The opening ceremony and exhibit were hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Tatiana Rivera, a graduating senior at Rahway High School, has been awarded a $500 scholarship from Franklin Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association. The scholarship was based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, future plans, and a written essay on how their experience at Franklin School helped to shape them and their future plans. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Comic books, superheroes and toys are coming to Rahway for Rah-Con. Rah-Con returns to Rahway on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Thomas Church, 1410 Saint Georges Avenue. Genoveva Rossi, a horror actress, writer, director, and producer, will be there to meet fans, sign autographs, and pose […]
RAHWAY, NJ — A screening of the new movie “My Last Best Friend” will be held at the Union County Performing Arts Center and will feature its stars in a question and answer session afterwards. Set in New York City, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, “My Last Best Friend” is a gripping drama […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The next chapter for Merck Research Laboratories began on Tuesday, June 20, with an official opening of the reimagined site as Merck’s new headquarters. The ribbon was cut by Merck Chairperson and CEO Robert M. Davis and Gov. Phil Murphy. Others in attendance included Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, May 25, the students of Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy took center stage as they performed at the elementary schools within the district. This special event, organized by the band, chorus and orchestra programs, aimed to showcase the exceptional musical abilities of these talented students and highlight the opportunities […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 27, Franklin Elementary School celebrated Bring Your Child to Work Day for the first time since 2019, and the excitement was palpable. The entire school community was eager to participate. The school was abuzz with excitement and enthusiasm. Throughout the building, contagious smiles and positive energy could be seen […]