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  • How will a $497,500 arts grant reshape Rahway’s downtown?
  • See how Grover Cleveland students brought winter magic to Rahway’s stage.
  • How did Rahway teachers turn the 67th school day into fun?

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  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Union County Performing Arts Center Receives $497,500 Grant for Economic Growth (wdhafm.com) — Rahway’s Union County Performing Arts Center just secured a $497,500 state grant to expand programming and drive more visitors into the city’s entertainment district. The funding will grow inclusive offerings like the Sensory Friendly Theater series and support new public events and learning opportunities. Housed in the historic former Rahway Theatre, UCPAC remains a key engine for downtown cultural and economic activity.
   

• Rahway's Grover Cleveland School Captivates Audience with ‘Wonder' Winter Concert (tapinto.net) — Grover Cleveland School in Rahway recently wowed families with a festive winter concert featuring its Band and Strings ensembles. Students performed classic and contemporary pieces on a beautifully decorated stage, earning praise from school leaders for their hard work, musical growth, and the confidence-building power of the arts for Rahway’s young musicians.
   

• Rahway's Franklin Elementary School Celebrates 67th Day with Creative ‘6-7' Teacher Dress-Up Trend (tapinto.net) — Franklin Elementary School in Rahway turned its 67th day of school into a spirited “6-7 Day” celebration, with teachers dressing in creative costumes themed around the numbers six and seven. Principal Dr. Patrick Holness said the event boosted school spirit and student engagement, reinforcing the school’s focus on a fun, supportive learning environment for Rahway families.
   

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