🌱 Don’t miss Rahway’s colorful “Seussical Jr.” anniversary show this July.

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In today's newsletter:

• Don’t miss Rahway’s colorful “Seussical Jr.” anniversary show this July.
• How Rahway seniors can claim limited Farmers Market vouchers this June
• What new WARN notices mean for jobs at Merck’s Rahway site

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Nice with sun, some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• CAU Community Players present "Seussical Jr." in Rahway, NJ on 2026-07-19 (newjerseystage.com) — Rahway families can catch the CAU Community Players’ 15th anniversary production of “Seussical Jr.” at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. The inclusive troupe features actors of all abilities, bringing Dr. Seuss’s colorful characters and upbeat songs to life on the Main Stage at 1601 Irving Street.
   

• Union County Announces Senior Farmers' Market Vouchers Distribution Dates for June (tapinto.net) — Rahway seniors 60 and older can get Farmers Market vouchers through the Rahway Senior Citizens Center, helping stretch food budgets while supporting local farmers. Union County is distributing a limited number of vouchers in June at several sites, with eligibility based on age, residency, and income, and vouchers valid through November 30, 2026.
   

• Layoff Trend Continues: NJ WARN Notices Highest in Four Years" (nj21st.com) — State labor officials just flagged new WARN layoff notices involving Merck’s Rahway site, putting local jobs on the list of potential cuts as New Jersey’s 2026 layoff trend climbs. The update shows more notices and affected workers than the past three years, underscoring a slower state recovery compared with national employment gains.
   

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📸 Around Rahway

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rahway

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 5

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  2:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Battle For The Brave: A Wresting Showcase For Heroes Benefitting Tunnel To Towers Foundation →
  275 E Milton Ave, Rahway
  7:00 pm

Sunday June 7

• ALBORADA SPANISH DANCE THEATRE'S 13th Annual FERIA DE SEVILLA →
  Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge Township
  2:30 pm

Sunday June 14

• Discover Rhapsody in Blue →
  Alexander Kasser Theater, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair
  2:45 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday June 3

• A Day [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public calendar] →
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066

Thursday June 4

• B Day [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public calendar] →
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066
• Kumpf Spring Concert [District] [Public calendar] →
  Clark Township Public School District Johnson H.S. Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Spirit Day & Pretzel Sale [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Publ →
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066
• C Day [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public calendar] →
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066

Monday June 8

• Field Day - Grades K-2 [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public →
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066
• D Day [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public calendar] →
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066
• Fun day Rain Date
  Madison Elementary School Rahway, NJ 07065
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Rahway. Apply here.
• Roselle Public Schools posted a job opening for Fast Forward Summer Program 2026-2027 in Roselle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rahway here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clark

• No stopping Natalie (nj.com)
• Mother Seton Salutatorian Kate Robimon Heads to Harvard with Faith, Confidence, and a Commitment to Excellence (tapinto.net)
• St. John the Apostle School 8th Graders Enjoy Meaningful End-of-Year Events (tapinto.net)

Linden

• 530 Bernard Ave Unit 1, Linden, NJ 07036 (realtor.com)
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (tapinto.net)

Cranford

• Meet The Candidate: Paul A. Gallo For Cranford Township Committee (patch.com)
• Meet The Candidate: Susan Burke For Cranford Township Committee (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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