RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 25, Rahway officially unveiled its latest public art mural, highlighting innovators with connections to the city, on board an NJ Transit train attended by local dignitaries. Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway City Council were joined by Assemblywoman Linda Carter, as well as representatives from NJ Transit, Merck […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rev. Anthony Mark Miller Jr., of Philadelphia, has been elected as pastor-elect of Second Baptist Church, 378 East Milton Ave., Rahway, bringing an end to a search to replace the esteemed Rev. James W. Ealey, who retired after 55 years of service. Miller. was elected as pastor-elect on Saturday, Sept. 21, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Modifi Biosciences Inc., a leader in the development of direct DNA modification enabled cancer therapeutics, has been recently acquired by Merck and Co. Inc. Modifi Biosciences, a Yale University spinout company formed in 2021, has developed a novel class of small molecules that target cancer cells lacking express of a key DNA […]
RAHWAY, NJ — While Union County is rich in Revolutionary War history, with several major battles occurring in the area, one of the lesser-known conflicts, the Battle of Spanktown, was featured in a lively presentation in Westfield on Thursday, Oct. 3. Local businessman Thomas Maye, a descendant of many generations in this area, led the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Early detection saves lives. That was the message presented by Fiordaliza Gomez, registered nurse and oncology nurse navigator. Gomez recently came to Rahway Senior Citizens Center to give an educational seminar that included breast cancer prevention and treatment. “Try not to be afraid,” she said. “If you let time go by, odds […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Union County Performing Arts Center’s Legacy Arts Club is offering something special for seniors. In a guided workshop, they can explore the art of storytelling and create lasting memories to share with their family and friends with a special performance of their story presented by themselves or trained actors. Workshops are at […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway residents and neighbors are encouraged to start their holiday shopping early this year with one-of-a kind gifts for friends and family at the 2024 Rahway Craft and Art Fair. This highly anticipated event is back for its annual showcase of unique, handmade crafts and original artwork. Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway’s Breast Cancer Awareness programs continued with a Cancer Walk and Resource Fair. The event took place on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Rahway Train Station Plaza, part of the month-long extravaganza. It was a morning filled with vendor resources, yoga, meditation, Zumba, face painters, balloon sculptors, hearing a DJ play great music […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway has announced a lineup of thrilling and family-friendly Halloween events for residents of all ages. From Halloween parties to pumpkin painting to the highly anticipated Halloween Parade and Spooktacular, there is something for everyone to enjoy this spooky season. Kicking off the festivities on Thursday, Oct. 17, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — There are several different manners in which a football team can qualify for the playoffs in New Jersey. Case in point: the Rahway Indians. Last year, a really young varsity squad began the season promising at 3-1 and then lost its final five regular season games. Still, Rahway High School was able […]