Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoRahway River Watershed Assoc. Celebrating 35th Year!
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 &
CommunityTAPintoLehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home Thanks RWJUH Rahway Staff with Annual Pizza Day Event on April 16
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
CommunityTAPintoJoin City of Rahway for Haitian Flag Raising on May 12
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,
CommunityTAPintoTheater Performance About Legacy of Lenny Bruce Comes to Rahway's UCPAC This Fall
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
CommunityTAPintoFriends of Rahway Library Holding ‘Walk It Out’ Shoe Drive
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
CommunityTAPintoCity of Rahway Announces Resignation of Councilwoman Vannie Parson; Karla Timmons Selected to Fill Vacancy
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
CommunityTAPintoRahway JAG Makes History at National Career Development Conference
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
CommunityTAPintoRahway Softball Team Celebrates Seniors
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School (RHS) softball team (12-5) recognized its three seniors on Tuesday, May 5. The celebration took place prior to the team's game against Roselle (2-6) at Madden Sports Complex.Those seniors recognized were:#1 Gloria
CommunityTAPintoStudent Prom Safety Presentation Includes Collaboration Between Rahway High School and Local Groups
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, May 6, Rahway High School (RHS) prom attendees participated in an engaging and informative safety presentation in partnership with the Rahway Police Department, the Elizabeth Police Department, and MADD (Mothers Agains
CommunityTAPintoA Rare Visitor: Sandhill Crane Makes Historic Stop in Rahway
RAHWAY, NJ — Residents and birders alike were treated to a prehistoric-looking surprise this past weekend. A sandhill crane, a bird more commonly associated with the wide-open prairies of the Midwest than the streets of Union County, was spotted
CommunityTAPintoEast Cherry Street Artisan Market in Rahway to Highlight Local Makers as Part of Regional NJ Art & Music Express Event
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway and Rahway Special Improvement District are pleased to bring together a curated group of local artisans in downtown Rahway on Saturday, May 16, for the East Cherry Street Artisan Market, part of the larger NJ Art &
CommunityTAPintoRahway High School to Hold Spring Concert on May 6
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m., the Rahway High School (RHS) Performing Arts Department will be holding its annual spring concert! There will be a total of six performances throughout the duration of the night: Wind Ensemble, Sympho
CommunityTAPintoRahway's Rutgers Future Scholars April Newsletter is Here!
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) in Rahway has just published its latest newsletter!Click here to see RFS's April newsletter and stay tuned for TAPinto's continuing coverage of the Rutgers Future Scholars program in Rahway.For more on t
CommunityTAPintoRahway High School Celebrates ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’ with Food, Fun, Flowers, and More!
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 23, Rahway High School (RHS) celebrated “Bring Your Child to Work Day” in festive style, packing the day with activities, experiments, photography, dancing, games, and more. Dr. Michelle Panichi, RHS's new principal, s
CommunityTAPintoRahway Academy Students Participate in Jr. Minuteman Games on April 23
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 23, the Rahway Academy participated as one of 17 teams in the Jr. Minuteman Games, a relay-style meet for middle schoolers. The Rahway team performed exceptionally well.For the boys, a total of four medals were won.&nb
CommunityTAPintoFuture Educators and Leaders Take Over: Rahway's Roosevelt Elementary Hosts Successful ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School opened its doors to a younger-than-usual crowd this week as it celebrated "Take Your Child to Work Day" on April 23. The halls were filled with energy and curiosity as over 50 children joined the Roosevelt com
CommunityTAPintoStarlab Arrives at Rahway Public Library!
RAHWAY, NJ — Between May 2 and May 7, stop by the Rahway Public Library to experience Starlab! Starlab is an inflatable planetarium that projects a variety of astronomical images that both educate and entertain.The Starlab event is sponsored by
CommunityTAPintoMay 19th Rahway BOE Meeting to Return to High School
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public School District announced the following information regarding the May 19th regular Board of Education (BOE) meeting:THE REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING on May 19, 2026, will return to its original location at Rahway
CommunityTAPintoRahway Academy Holds Spanish Class Action Verbs Egg Hunt!
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Academy Spanish classes engaged in an action verb egg hunt before the spring break. This activity turned vocabulary review into a spirited competition, blending movement with quick-thinking language sk
CommunityTAPintoRahway's Roosevelt Elementary Celebrates Student Talent at 2nd Annual ‘Music & Movement’ Performance
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, April 14, the halls of Roosevelt Elementary School echoed with song and spirit as students took the stage for the school’s 2nd annual Music & Movement Performance. Led by music teacher Ms. Baker, the event served as a vib