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Rahway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Rahway! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Pink Warriors bring their breast cancer awareness tour to Rahway City Hall
  • How many more Merck jobs are being cut in Rahway now?

Also on today's calendar: 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
  • Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pink Warriors to Close Out Statewide Day of Action in Rahway with Life-Saving Breast Cancer Message (tapinto.net) — Rahway residents can hear breast cancer survivors share life-saving screening messages when the Pink Warriors end their October 1 statewide tour at Rahway City Hall at 5 p.m. Joined by Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and healthcare partners, they’ll spotlight free resources, insurance coverage for mammograms, and the #EverythingElseCanWait push to help local women prioritize breast health.
   

• BMS says goodbye to 265 New Jersey staff as reorg rolls on (pharmalive.com) — Merck is cutting 53 more jobs at its Rahway site this December and January, continuing a series of workforce reductions there over the past year. The broader roundup details major pharma layoffs across New Jersey and beyond, but Rahway’s repeated cuts stand out for local workers and families watching the company’s ongoing $3 billion cost‑saving drive.
   

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  • Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Woodbridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Roselle

  • Roselle Multicultural Festival Brings Community Together (tapinto.net)
  • Mayor Shaw Celebrates Fatherhood, Mentorship at The Leaguers in Roselle (tapinto.net)

Woodbridge

  • Woodbridge Police Director Nisky Defends Flock Cameras In Town (patch.com)

Ok Rahway! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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