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Massive Winter Storm Leaves Dangerous Cold in Its Wake

January 26, 2026January 24, 2026 by Christopher
Snow on Old Post Road, in Edison, NJ, next to ShopRite, facing Route 1.

A state of emergency is in effect as a major winter storm approaches Central Jersey. Here’s how to prepare and what to expect at the local level.

Categories News Tags Edison, Local Government, Rahway, Weather & Safety, Woodbridge

Community Rallies Around Widower After Fatal High Street Fire in Rahway

February 10, 2026January 23, 2026 by Christopher
Bill Buchanan and his wife, Tracey Ann Buchanan, pictured together in a photo shared by the family following her death in a High Street house fire in Rahway.

A GoFundMe launched after a fatal High Street fire in Rahway raised more than $22,000 as neighbors rallied around the victim’s family.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Public Safety, Rahway

One Person Killed in 3-Alarm Fire on High Street in Rahway

January 25, 2026January 20, 2026 by Christopher
A Rahway firefighter at the scene of a three-alarm fire on High Street as crews continue operations.

One person was killed after a three-alarm fire tore through an occupied residential building at 1583 High Street Monday morning, city officials confirmed.

Categories News Tags Public Safety, Rahway, Union County

MLK Day Celebrations Bring Marches, Music, and Community Together Across Central Jersey

January 25, 2026January 19, 2026 by Christopher

Rahway residents marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a community march and a ribbon cutting at MLK Park near the train station, as nearby Central Jersey towns held events honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

Categories Community Tags Community & Events, Rahway, Woodbridge

Rahway Elementary School Principal Arrested on Child Endangerment Charge

May 11, 2026January 16, 2026 by Christopher
Madison Elementary School in Rahway, NJ

A Rahway elementary school principal has been arrested and charged with second-degree child endangerment. Court records outline the case timeline.

Categories News Tags Education & Schools, Public Safety & Crime, Rahway

Rahway Protesters Decry ICE Shooting as Part of National Outcry

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Christopher
Protesters gather in Rahway on Sunday for a rally opposing ICE following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

Rahway protesters denounce ICE on Sunday, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, joining a nationwide wave of demonstrations.

Categories News Tags Immigration & Policy, Local Government & Policy, Rahway

Here’s How to Enjoy the Rahway Soup Stroll the Smart Way

January 25, 2026January 8, 2026 by Christopher
“Rahway Soup Stroll flyer showing event dates in January with bowls of soup and event details”

The Rahway Soup Stroll runs Saturdays in January. This week-by-week guide shows how to plan your route, avoid crowds, and get the most out of all four weeks.

Categories Community Tags Community & Events, Food & Dining, Rahway

Rahway Zoning Board Moves Forward on Contested Main Street Application, Approves Used-Car Lot Upgrade

November 19, 2025 by Christopher
Logo of The Central Jerseyan

The Rahway Zoning Board formally adopted a Main Street application amid a lawsuit threat and advanced a used-car lot with strict conditions.

Categories News Tags Business & Permits, Development & Land Use, Local Government & Policy, Rahway

Rahway Food Pantry Strains Under SNAP Suspension

November 23, 2025November 16, 2025 by Christopher
Doreen Gordon stands behind a table sorting bread and cereals before the food pantry opens at Zion Lutheran Church in Rahway.

The federal government may be reopened, but its impacts are expected to linger. For volunteers at a church food pantry in Rahway, the effects are clear.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Food Security & Assistance, Local Government & Policy, Rahway, Union County

E-Bike Rules, Parking Battles, and Immigrant Resolution Highlight Rahway City Council Meeting

November 11, 2025 by Christopher
Rahway Mayor posing with a group of Rutgers Future Scholars students after presenting a proclamation during the November 10, 2025, City Council meeting.

Rahway City Council passed new e-bike rules, backed the Immigrant Trust Act, and approved funding for redevelopment, infrastructure, and public safety projects.

Categories News Tags City Council, E-Bikes, Immigrant Trust Act, Infrastructure, Local Government, Parking, Rahway, Riverwalk, SNAP Benefits, The Willows, Wheatena Dog Park
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