RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, Dec. 12, the music of the season filled the Franklin Elementary School auditorium as their annual Winter Concert unfolded. With the guidance of vocal music director Winsom Thomas-Hinton, band director Jason Miklowcic and string orchestra director Sofia Kitenberg, young musicians from across the school showcased their dedication and passion for […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Pamela McFarley, a lifelong Rahway resident, was waiting for the tree lighting — and Santa Claus — four hours before his arrival. “I wouldn’t miss a thing!” she said on the cold, windy day of Friday, Nov. 24. McFarley attends the Rahway tree-lighting every year, which is the day after Thanksgiving. “The […]
RAHWAY, NJ — At the Rahway Craft and Art Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, artists were not only selling their work, but also buying the work of other artists. The vibes were high at the Rahway Recreation Center, where more than 60 vendors sold their handmade original artworks and wares. No mass-produced art or commercial […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School in Rahway is celebrating reading by giving reading medals to students. The medals were presented by Juan Miao, the school’s vice principal, and Bubbakoo’s Burritos coupons were also distributed to the students. Miao spoke to the students about the importance of reading and how it can open up a […]
RAHWAY — Naathan Phan, Ben Blaque and Jason Bishop will be putting on an incredible magic show at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 2. Their astounding skills include large-scale grand illusions, comedy and close-up magic, in-your-face sleight-of-hand, dangerous escapes, the appearance of birds from thin air, music, smartphone technology and plenty […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School joined the fight against breast cancer by hosting a special event on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. During the day, students and staff were encouraged to wear pink, symbolizing solidarity with those affected by breast cancer. The school community stood […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs, invites residents to a free indoor movie presentation of the family favorite, “Strange World,” at Hamilton Stage, Union County Performing Arts Center, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. Doors will […]
RAHWAY, NJ — In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Franklin Elementary School in Rahway recently hosted two movie nights for students. “Encanto” was shown on Friday, Sept. 29, for prekindergarten to third grade and “Selena” was shown on Thursday, Oct. 12, for fourth through sixth grade. With a combined attendance of almost 300 people, both […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery is partnering with The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway branch to provide funding toward drowning prevention and swimming lesson scholarships for middle school-age children in the Linden Public School district. The grant award of $7,500 was presented to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway branch, 1564 Irving St., […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway’s past has a rich history of admirable women. Eleven of them were featured in the 29th annual “Spirits of the Past” tour of the Rahway Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 1. With the theme “Women in Rahway History,” women who played a part in the city’s history were reenacted as ghosts, telling […]