Category Archives: Rahway

Poll: What’s your favorite barber shop in Rahway?

Whether you’re all business with your haircuts, no-nonsense, get in and get out, or your barber shop is your third place where you chat and catch up, it’s time to pick your favorite.

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UCPAC revenue rebounds on government funds

A year after finances took a tumble at the height of the pandemic, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) reported revenue of more than $2 million thanks to government support and contributions and grants of more than $1 million and a rebound in program revenue.

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Poll results: Favorite sweet treat to beat the summer heat

It hasn’t been a typical, brutally hot and humid August in the area this year but the forecast calls for more summer-like weather soon.

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Revised plan proposes 42 units for senior housing

A revised concept plan for a senior housing development on Esterbook Avenue envisions 42 units instead of 60 units originally defined in a redevelopment plan.

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Two properties dropped from Pierce, Fulton study

Two properties have been dropped from a broader redevelopment study of Pierce and Fulton Street properties.

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New mural now slated for East Cherry Street

A mural originally planned for The Paseo will instead be relocated to East Cherry Street.

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Esterbook lots, KC Jazz site could be remediated

The city will pursue state funding for potential brownfield remediation at two downtown sites.

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Nearly fully occupied, The Mint is for sale

The Mint, a new 225-unit complex downtown, is at nearly 100 percent occupancy across its two buildings — and has been for sale for months.

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