RAHWAY, NJ — “Paint Rahway Pink” is a month-long initiative to increase breast cancer awareness. The city of Rahway and Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. partnered with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, to present a series of programs and events for the month of October. Events began on Tuesday, Oct. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — As part of many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council, in collaboration with the Union County Board of County Commissioners, welcome residents to attend “Mexico Beyond Mariachi’s Trekking Mexico” at the Union County Performing Arts Center Main Stage on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — New York City-based actor Michael Notardonato will be starring in the one-man show “My Italy Story” at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton Stage. The endearing play by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo will be the 2024-25 season opener. “My Italy Story” is directed by Charlotte Cohn, who also directed American Theater Group’s […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Everyone remembers Woodstock. But that same summer, back in 1969, another phenomenal music festival was happening; though it was one that was lesser known. The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took place on six Sundays between June 29 and Aug. 24 at Mount Morris Park, now Marcus Garvey Park, in Harlem. It was […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish are together again. The founding members of The Rascals will be performing their timeless songs, including “Groovin,’” “People Got to Be Free,” “A Beautiful Morning,” “Good Lovin’” and “How Can I Be Sure?” at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 4. The 1960s rock […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The annual Arts Fest, with a theme of “Art in All Dimensions,” was presented on Saturday, Sept. 21, by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and The Rahway City Council. There were more than 60 artists, a marketplace, wearable art and gifts, interactive art and face painters. The exciting event was on Irving Street, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The opening reception for “SALUDOS! From Our Neighbors: The sixth annual Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Artists” was hosted on Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St. It was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway’s Municipal Council. The exhibit can be seen from now through Friday, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council have announced the highly anticipated third annual ArtsFest, set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. This vibrant celebration of creativity and community will be in downtown Rahway, spanning Irving Street from Central Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue. In the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council present the city of Rahway’s 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations. “I am proud to host more than a month’s worth of Hispanic Heritage events in our city,” said Giacobbe. “I sincerely hope you join us in exploring the diverse histories, vibrant traditions and […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Pets were putting their best paw forward as they gathered recently at the Paws and All Pet Meet and Greet at Rahway Recreation Center. The event was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and the city of Rahway’s Municipal Council. It was an opportunity for pet owners to obtain pet licenses […]