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Rahway’s Hot Rods and Harleys canceled for 2026 due to rain forecast

May 8, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway Hot Rods And Harleys

The 23rd annual Hot Rods and Harleys festival in downtown Rahway has been called off for 2026 after organizers cited heavy rain forecasts and mass withdrawals from preregistered participants. The Rahway Elks Lodge Community Day will still take place Saturday.

Categories Community, News Tags Community events, Rahway, Union County

Casa Bagel Celebrates Grand Opening With Family and City Leaders in Rahway

February 4, 2026 by Christopher
Owners of Casa Bagel pose with their families inside the newly opened Rahway bagel shop following its grand opening celebration.

Casa Bagel celebrated its grand opening in Rahway with family, city officials, and Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, marking a new chapter for the family-owned business.

Categories Community Tags Community events, Local Businesses & Markets, Rahway, Union County

Edison Begins Free Leaf Bag Pickup, Prepares for Diwali Celebration

October 20, 2025October 9, 2025 by Christopher
Official seal of the Township of Edison, New Jersey, featuring the Edison Memorial Tower with sun rays in the background and the slogan “Let There Be Light.”

Edison launched its annual free leaf bag program, previewed the Diwali Festival of Lights featuring an 18-minute drone and fireworks show, postponed ordinance votes, and fielded resident questions on town services and development.

Categories News Tags Community events, Council Meetings, Edison Township, Local Government & Policy, Public Works

Rahway Event Shines Light on Former Inmates’ Struggles and Second Chances

October 12, 2025October 9, 2025 by Christopher
East Jersey State Prison in Rahway, New Jersey, with a Department of Corrections sign in front of the historic brick dome building. The facility houses more than 1,000 inmates and is featured in coverage about reentry awareness and criminal justice reform.

The Rahway Public Library hosts A Race to the Reckoning this weekend—a documentary screening and discussion aimed at raising awareness of the challenges former inmates face reentering society.

Categories Community Tags Community events, Criminal justice reform, East Jersey State Prison, Former inmates, Rahway news, Rahway Public Library, Reentry awareness, Social justice
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