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 […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Blue and Gold Club at Franklin Elementary School recently had a very successful clothing drive. The drive was organized by the school-based club, which is a group of dedicated students who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Its goal for this project was to collect as much gently […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, May 1, Laura Giacobbe, a Rahway Board of Education member, visited schools in Rahway to promote a new girls empowerment mentorship club created in memory of her daughter, Anabella (Bella), who died in September 2022. The mission of the club is to instill confidence in young ladies and encourage them […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, Rahway Special Improvement District and U4 Guys Promotions announce the 2023 Hot Rods & Harleys event on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Downtown Rahway. Celebrating its 20th year, Hot Rods & Harleys is one of Rahway’s largest events, drawing […]