Union County News

Union County will host free scrap metal recycling and paper shredding events in Rahway this July, with dates set for July 2, 9, and 18 at Rahway River Park.

Rahway issued a heat advisory from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, 2026. The Recreation Center will serve as a cooling station through Friday.

Rahway, NJ is home to Abraham Clark's gravesite and dozens of Revolutionary War veterans. Explore local Union County history this July 4th.

Rahway Public Schools has released its final newsletter of the school year, covering the 2026-2027 calendar, summer activities, and reading assignments.

Rahway High School's choir traveled to NYC to perform at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium as part of the National Youth Chorus program.

Rahway has issued a heat advisory from June 11 to June 14, with temperatures in the mid-90s. See cooling station hours at the Rahway Recreation Center.

Register now for the free Kreative on Purpose wellness program at the Rahway Recreation Center in July, part of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.

Woodmont Industrial Partners and Sagard Real Estate have broken ground on two Class-A warehouse buildings at 349 and 389 New Brunswick Ave. in Rahway, NJ.

Rahway DPW workers are pushing back on a proposed contract, saying 1–2% raises on low base salaries don't add up. Negotiations continue

Rahway earned Sustainable Jersey bronze certification in 2025 with 210 points — the city's fifth designation since first joining the program in 2010.

Explore the Rahway, NJ real estate market in 2026 — home prices, neighborhoods, school district impact, and NJ Transit commute details for buyers and sellers.

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway River Watershed Association (RRWA) is celebrating its 35th anniversary!There will be a garden party celebrating the 35th anniversary on Saturday, June 13. It will include a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m., followed by a “Blooms &

RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 16, Joe Gibilisco and Jim Zwiebel, the owners of Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, located at 275 W. Milton Ave. in Rahway, once again sponsored their "Employee Appreciation Pizza Day" for the doctors, nurses, and staff m

RAHWAY, NJ — Join the City of Rahway on Tuesday, May 12, for a Haitian Flag Raising!The event will take place at 5 p.m. at Rahway Train Station Plaza.Haitian Flag Day is officially celebrated on May 18 and recognizes the creation of the Haitian flag,

RAHWAY, NJ — If you’re into comedy, theater, and tribute performances, then “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” is right up your alley. On Friday, October 2, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), in partnership with the Lenny Bruce F

RAHWAY, NJ — Between May 1 and June 30, the Friends of the Rahway Public Library are holding a “Walk It Out” Shoe Drive.The organization is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes that are clean, in good condition, and wearable.All shoes collecte

RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway has announced that 3rd Ward Councilwoman Vannie Deloris Parson formally submitted her resignation through a letter to the Municipal Clerk, effective April 22, 2026. Mayor Raymond Giac

RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public School District just announced the extraordinary achievements of its Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at the 2026 JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC), held in Salt Lake City, Utah. In just its se