American Theater Group presents ‘Purlie: A Musical’

American Theater Group presents ‘Purlie: A Musical’

RAHWAY, NJ — “Purlie: A Musical” opens at Hamilton Stage on Thursday, March 6, running to Sunday, March 23. Presented by American Theater Group, “Purlie: A Musical” is the 1970 musical adaption of Ossie Davis’s comedic play “Purlie Victorious,” which just completed a highly successful revival on Broadway last season. “Purlie: A Musical” tells the […]

Rahway girls wrestling team shines at Union County Tournament

Rahway girls wrestling team shines at Union County Tournament

RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, January 25, the Rahway girls varsity wrestling team crowned four champions at the Union County Tournament at Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School., the most of any team competing. The team is coached by Kerry Burkhard and Selina Miserentino. Rahway’s new county champs include sophomore Sarah Nisenbaum and senior Adriana Haskin, both […]

Grover Cleveland School students honored for artistic achievement

Grover Cleveland School students honored for artistic achievement

RAHWAY, NJ — Students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School are celebrating a special recognition for their artistic talents. Following the display of their artwork at the prestigious Art Educators of New Jersey NJPAC Fall Exhibition, each student received a congratulatory letter from the U.S. House of Representatives. The letters, signed by U.S. Rep. Thomas H. […]

Franklin School honors January Students of the Month

Franklin School honors January Students of the Month

RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, Jan. 24, Franklin Elementary School celebrated its inaugural Student of the Month initiative, an event organized by the Academic Success Committee. This program aims to encourage student growth both academically and socially, while fostering stronger family involvement. Each class selected one student who demonstrated excellence across five key areas: • […]

Franklin third-graders close Kindness Week with collaborative Valentine’s crafts

Franklin third-graders close Kindness Week with collaborative Valentine’s crafts

RAHWAY, NJ — Third-grade students in Tiffany Varriello’s class at Franklin Elementary School capped off the school’s annual Kindness Week with a heartwarming Valentine’s Day project. Students spent the week learning about the importance of empathy, compassion and positive relationships, culminating in a collaborative effort to create personalized valentines for each of their classmates. Working […]

‘Souper’ Bowl Food Drive is a success for Rahway’s elementary schools

‘Souper’ Bowl Food Drive is a success for Rahway’s elementary schools

RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway’s four elementary schools – Franklin, Roosevelt, Cleveland and Madison – recently concluded their second “Souper” Bowl Food Drive, a community-wide initiative aimed at combating hunger. From Friday, Jan. 17, to Friday, Feb. 7, students, staff and families collected non-perishable food items to benefit local families in need. Last year’s inaugural drive […]

Rahway hosts inspiring aviation event featuring acclaimed Black pilots

RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway is soaring to new heights with an aviation-focused event celebrating Black History Month. Hosted by the Social Justice Committee, along with Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and the Rahway City Council, Career Day with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals offers a unique opportunity for residents to explore […]

Roosevelt Elementary hosts successful family movie night fundraiser

Roosevelt Elementary hosts successful family movie night fundraiser

RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School recently hosted a successful family movie night fundraiser to support the PBIS program. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a school-wide framework that helps students develop positive behaviors and learn in a safe environment. Transforming the school cafeteria into a cozy movie theater, the event featured a screening of […]

Rahway resident authors book on the daily challenges law enforcement officers encounter

Rahway resident authors book on the daily challenges law enforcement officers encounter

RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway resident Beverly A. Brewster worked as director of Foundation of Policing and Justice for the past five years. Her recently published book, “Badge of Honor: An Alternate Perspective,” was written for students, organizations and communities to understand the daily challenges that law enforcement officers encounter. The book aims to bridge the […]

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