RAHWAY, NJ — St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway hosts its flea market and craft sale several times a year. Coordinated by MaryAnn Laskowski and Andrea Kobelas, the event has been happening since 1987. Some vendors have been selling there for as many as 20 years. The Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible center […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Sixth-grade students at Roosevelt Elementary School recently took part in a virtual lab experience into the world of electromagnetism. Acting as electrical engineers, the students delved into the fascinating properties of electromagnets, exploring how various factors influence their strength and comparing them to their permanent counterparts. During the lab, students actively participated […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday Jan 24, Rahway High School’s wrestling team celebrated Senior Night with a significant win of 56-19 against Arthur L. Johnson High School. The event honored the team’s senior male wrestlers, including Matthew Samaniego, Chris Valerio, Davin Duran, Javier Gonzalez, John Bunbury, Imir Bearfield, Nelson Perez and Jonathan Martinez. The seniors […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On learning that it had received a prestigious Engage NJ grant in support of service day events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kean University’s Human Rights Institute reached out to Rahway High School, announcing that it had selected Rahway as one of its recipient schools. The Engage NJ award […]
RAHWAY, NJ — City Council introduced an ordinance to transfer the management of the Rahway Special Improvement District to an independent 501 corporation. This move marks a significant milestone in Rahway’s ongoing efforts to support and strengthen the local business community while continuing the city’s revitalization efforts. In June of 2022, the Rahway City Council […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The sixth-grade class at Grover Cleveland Elementary School embarked on a unique field trip to Bubba’s Restaurant in Old Bridge. The students were given a firsthand look into the operations of a busy restaurant and gained valuable insights into the culinary world. The educational excursion included a comprehensive restaurant tour, providing students […]
RAHWAY, NJ — It’s been a good month for the Rahway High School wrestling team, currently 9-3 for the season. Two Rahway wrestlers were recently honored as Union County Conference Wrestlers of the Week by NJ.com. For the week of Jan. 6-12, NJ.com recognized Rahway senior Matthew Samaniego, 132 pounds. The announcement said, “It’s been […]
RAHWAY, NJ — American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of Paul Marsh’s new comedy “The Waiting Room,” as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The cast will feature Broadway’s Brenda Braxton, “Smokey Joe’s Café” – Tony Award nomination, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Fourth-grade students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School recently had the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of trees during an engaging visit from the 4-H master tree stewards. Through interactive activities, the students explored tree biology, the diverse products we get from trees, proper tree care and the importance of tree […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway is hosting a series of events in February to celebrate Black history, culture and contributions. Residents and neighbors are invited to join these special programs honoring Black History Month, which will showcase the legacies of Blacks through art, education and music. Organized by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. […]