Union County News

Grover Cleveland School in Rahway launches the new academic year as students return to the playground and welcome new principal Dr. Joseph Cordero.

Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Rahway hosts a festive community welcoming event for its new principal, Dr. Joseph Cordero.

Garden of Ink organized a creative school supplies donation initiative offering free tattoos for donated school supplies. The Build Your Own Backpack giveaway takes place Sunday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation Center for all Rahway Public School students.

That Motown Band performs at UCPAC Rahway October 24 for 9th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless. 100% of ticket sales support homeless services.

Rahway ACE program held back-to-school orientation August 27 for grades 9-12 students. Covered policies, attendance, grades, and graduation requirements.

Rahway High School girls tennis falls to Plainfield 3-2 in season opener. Pena Zapata and Gonell secure wins at 2nd and 3rd singles.

Union County Board of County Commissioners hosts an Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) event at Rahway Public Library on a Tuesday in September from 2-4 p.m. Seniors and caregivers can meet with professionals about services. No registration required. Bilingual assistance available.

Rahway Senior Center hosts 'Pretzels and Pipes' free organ concert featuring organist Bernie McGorrey. 750-pipe Wurlitzer performance with refreshments.

St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway holds a public pet blessing on Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. All pets welcome. (139 characters)

Rahway W. Inman Avenue road closure Dukes Road Cornell Avenue construction. Emergency Management road alert.

Rahway Municipal Budget $79.8 million August 31 2026. Shared service surplus, library tax increase budget items.

Rahway High School PTO Project Graduation 2026 Class send-off. New 2026-2027 meetings September 24, virtual Tuesdays, membership recruiting.

Mayor's Cup 2nd Annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Rahway on September 5. Double-elimination format, cash prizes. Register teams; spectators welcome.

Garden of Ink Rahway tattoo shop promotes charitable giving. August 22 tattoo promotion raises school supplies for Rahway students. August 30 giveaway.

Rahway Relay for Life 10th annual. June 13 fundraiser raises over $55,000. American Cancer Society event celebrates survivors.

Two Rahway High School students—Summer Humphreys and Ivy Pena Zapata—participated in the S.O.A.R. International Internship from July 21 through August 4 in the Dominican Republic, gaining hands-on experience in business, hospitality, entrepreneurship, leadership and service.

Rahway Public Schools announces bell-to-bell personal device policy for 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Dr. Aleya Shoieb implements state law.

Rahway open mic night August 26 at Butch Kowal's Tavern. Free event featuring live music. Performers and listeners welcome.

Rahway AI company Obsidian Rising named OpenAI Select Partner. CEO Gladian Rivera leads AI strategy and workforce development firm on global stage.