Category Archives: Commercial

Just Plain Dave’s takes over Valentina’s space

Just Plain Dave’s American grill, which this month moved into the old Valentina’s space on St. Georges Avenue, will host a grand opening on Dec. 8.

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Changes to CBD plan would allow spas

City Council introduced a pair of ordinances that would allow for spa and full-service beauty/health establishments downtown while also reducing the permitted use proximity from 1,000 feet to 250 feet.

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Main & Monroe aims to create neighborhood

A two-building, 196-unit project aims to “create a project that is not just a building but a neighborhood,” enhancing walkability downtown and creating “a sense of there in the middle of Rahway.”

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Galaxy re-opens after change in ownership

The Galaxy Diner and Cafe on St. Georges Avenue (map) is back open after a brief closure following a change of ownership.

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Rahway hosts Downtown NJ conference Friday

For the second time in six years, Rahway will host Downtown New Jersey’s (DNJ) annual conference.

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Would you invest $10 for a public mural?

On vacation this week, blogging from our Sag Harbor, N.Y. bureau…

Would you give $10 to get a funky mural painted on the putrid-looking KC Jazz property?

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Java Shop opens on Irving

In the works for months, The Java Shop opened downtown this week.

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Recent retail comings and goings

Catching up on some retail turnover in recent months: Continue reading Recent retail comings and goings