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Rahway Neighbors Fight for Fair Parking at Housing for Artists and Veterans

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Parking signs restricting daytime parking in front of The Willows at Rahway apartmentsParking signs restricting daytime parking in front of The Willows at Rahway apartments

The Willows community is rallying for fair parking access as they face a persistent shortage near their homes. With less than 40 parking spots for 58 units, residents are organizing to demand more and safer options. Amanda Mikulewicz shares her fears of walking alone at night after long shifts, while visually impaired resident Roy Cook highlights the challenges faced by those with disabilities. As tensions rise in the Arts District, residents are calling for a solution that prioritizes their needs. Will the city respond to their pleas for a fair parking plan? Read on to find out more.

Rahway Board of Education Addresses Drop in Graduation Rate at Public Meeting

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Rahway High School Graduation Rate 2024 vs New Jersey from Rahway Board of Education meeting in August.

Facebook Threads X-twitter Click Here To Get Weekly Updates Straight To Your Inbox Rahway Board of Education Releases Important Test and Graduation Results Rahway Graduation Rate Drops to 84.7% in 2024 State Testing Results Presented to BOE Board Discusses Student Support and Next Steps Rahway’s graduation rate fell below the state average for the 2024 … Read more

Rahway Property Purchase Advances

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Rahway property purchase bonds – black and yellow graph illustration for The Central Jerseyan

Facebook Threads X-twitter Click Here To Get Weekly Updates Straight To Your Inbox Rahway Approves $4.4M Bonds for Property Purchases and Improvements The Pierce Street Properties Are A Block From The Train Station Residents demand details about the city’s redevelopment plan Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Rahway’s City Council voted to approve $4.4 million in bonds … Read more

Central Jersey Celebrates National Night Out

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National Night Out 2025 in Rahway

Facebook Threads X-twitter Click Here To Get Weekly Updates Straight To Your Inbox Central Jersey Celebrates National Night Out with Food, Games, and Community Fun Neighbors marked National Night Out with dunk tanks, train rides, free pizza, and pro wrestling matches. (The Central Jerseyan) Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Central Jerseyans celebrated National Night Out on … Read more

Edison Police Department Attends NYPD Officer’s Funeral

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The Edison Police Department attended the funeral of fallen NYPD Officer Didarul Islam.

Facebook Threads X-twitter Click Here To Get Weekly Updates Straight To Your Inbox Edison Police Department Attends NYPD Officer’s Funeral Friday, August 1, 2025 Members of the Edison Police Department joined police officers from across the country to honor fallen New York City Police Officer Didarul Islam, whose funeral was held on Thursday. Officer Islam … Read more