Rahway News

Janice Witheridge of Rahway, holds a sign showing her major as she goes through the Kean University graduation at the Prudential Center in Newark RAHWAY - Under her picture in the 1956 Rahway High School yearbook, Janice Witheridge listed a goal of going to college.

Pictured, are Rahway High School students singing and dancing as part of the recent annual fashion show, , Emily Gottlick, Adams Desir, Sandra Stankiewicz, Max Cabral, Keston Franklin, Charlotte Whitehead, Andre Marques, and Chassidy Medina.

Looking for something to do close to home this weekend? Here's a look at what's going on in the township.

ELIZABETH - A Starbucks barista in Philadelphia proved an indispensable part of the dragnet set for Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, the accused killer of Clark lawyer Joseph Galfy Jr., when she spotted the minor cybercelebrity buying a cup of coffee Thursday evening.

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, better known as "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker," is wanted for the murder of Clark lawyer John Galfy.

Sixth grade Gifted and Talented students at Roosevelt School in Rahway can "do the cube." They have unlocked the secret of the Rubik's Cube.

Authorities suspect Joseph Galfy, seen here in a photo from his Facebook page, was killed in his Clark home Monday afternoon.

May 1: A business in the 100 block of Central Avenue reported the theft of approximately $556.45 worth of Wusthof kinves between 8 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The matter is under investigation.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 6-10, 2013.

Clark Police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are in the process of investigating what they are referring to as a suspicious death at 46 Starlite Drive in Clark.

Commuters on the Garden State Parkway might get to work late this morning - there is a 13-mile backup northbound from exit 135, Central Avenue in Clark to exit 148, John F. Kennedy Drive north in Bloomfield, nj511.org is reporting.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 6-10, 2013.

Several praise bands from across New Jersey will perform in a free benefit concert to fight hunger on Saturday, May 18, in Piscataway.

Alison Dooley, recently named Rahway High School's Teacher of the Year, enjoys her new dance studio and looks forward as director/choreographer to the production on May 23, 24, and 25 of Pippin, in the newly renovated high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. In recognition of her her record of success with her students and her efforts in promoting the ... (more)

The third and fourth grade gifted and talented students at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway recently won first place in the district's annual G/T "Battle of the Books." This event, held in Franklin School's cafeteria, requires that each team reads 10 books and answers questions in "round-robin" fashion.

Police investigating the sound of gunfire near Hattie Johnson Park on Monday night arrested two teenage suspects who were charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.

Now, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the first time ever, has released data showing what nearly 3400 hospitals around the country charge Medicare for 100 of the most common inpatient procedures.

Stephanie Allman and Jared Potito of RSI Bank hand a check to Chief William R. Young, Jr.

Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, the 11th Annual Hot Rods & Harleys Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 18, in downtown Rahway from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hot Rods & Harleys is a live event featuring a classic car and motorcycle show, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment for the entire family.

FANWOOD, NJ The Fanwood Business and Professional Association had their Second Annual Ladies Night out on Thursday, May 09, 2013 from 6 to 10 pm.