From the heart
RAHWAY, NJ — Staff from Roosevelt School in Rahway showed their support for the American Heart Association’s National ‘Wear Red’ campaign Day on Feb. 6. The day is part of a national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.
Arts Guild New Jersey receives contribution from RSI Bank
RAHWAY – Arts Guild New Jersey has received a contribution in the amount of $3,500 from RSI Bank, Rahway’s oldest savings institution. The grant will fund Arts Guild New Jersey visual arts exhibitions programs. “These funds from RSI Bank will enable Arts Guild New Jersey to continue our important work in the presentation of quality Fine […]
“Kicking and Swearing Festival of 1-Acts” features 18 new plays at UCPAC from Feb. 2 to 8
RAHWAY — Winter storm alerts got you down? Lace up your culture boots and jump into a fresh pile of original theater Feb. 2 to 8 at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway as Fearless Productions presents the inaugural “Kicking & Swearing Festival of 1-Acts.” The festival features a total of 18 new 10-minute plays by writers from […]
Roosevelt School families attend Family Reading Night at Rahway Library
RAHWAY — On March 10, Roosevelt School Families in Rahway attended the Annual Family Reading Night at Rahway Public Library. The evening began with Superintendent of Schools Edward Yergalonis reading a book to all the children. Afterward, families created bookmarks and door knob holders, enjoyed refreshments, and chose a free book to take home. It was […]
Spring Fishing Flea Market to be held in Rahway on March 22
RAHWAY — On Saturday, March 22, the Rahway Spring Fishing Flea Market will celebrate their 18th year at St. Thomas Church Hall at 1400 St. Georges Ave. in Rahway. A wide variety of salt and fresh water fishing tackle will be on display for anglers looking for great buys. New, used, antique, custom fishing and […]
Four arrested in shoplifting spree in Linden
LINDEN — On Monday at 2:59 p.m. officers responded to the Kohl’s Department store, 1901 E. Edgar Rd., Linden, on a report of four shoplifters fleeing the store in a tan Ford Taurus. Loss Prevention told police that a white female wearing a blond wig walked out of the store pushing a shopping cart with $492.00 […]
LeGrand plans return to Rahway High School on Feb. 21
RAHWAY — On Friday, Feb. 21, Eric LeGrand, former Rutgers football player, will return to Rahway High School to share his powerful story with members of the senior class and the Rahway community. LeGrand, who lives in neighboring Colonia, is making his second visit to the school. Injured at a 2010 Rutgers game against Army, with […]
It all adds up
RAHWAY — Brian Alicea, Saiorse O’Hara, Kevin Quain, Domonic Innocent, Judy Nguyen, Marlynn Dorielan, and Nicole Moncada recently demonstrated their fine multiplication math skills in Mrs. Prakapas’s fourth grade class at Roosevelt School in Rahway.
RWJ Rahway Foundation elects 2014 officers
RAHWAY — The RWJ Rahway Foundation recently announced the 2014 Board of Trustee officers according to Marlene Lubinger, foundation president. Michael Widmer is chairman and has served as the treasurer and Finance Committee chairman. A member of the Golf Classic Committee, Widmer served as honorary chairman in 2007. Widmer is executive vice president of Northfield Bank, which is committed […]
NJ Youth Symphony Concert to perform Jan. 27 at UCPAC
RAHWAY — The Youth Symphony of New Jersey Youth Symphony will perform its winter concert on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Union County Performing Arts Center located at 1601 Irving St. in Rahway. The concert is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the Union County Performing Arts Center box office prior […]