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Rahway Elementary School Principal Arrested on Child Endangerment Charge

May 11, 2026January 16, 2026 by Christopher

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

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.

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.

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

November 19, 2025 by Christopher

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

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.

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.

Rahway Goes All Out On Halloween

October 30, 2025 by Christopher

Inflatable pumpkin and ghost display on a Rahway lawn lit by orange string lights at dusk.

See how Rahway residents went all out for Halloween with spooky lights, pumpkins, and creative displays across town.

ICE raid in Avenel renews calls for immigrant protections across Central Jersey

November 10, 2025October 29, 2025 by Christopher

A line of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE officers stands outside a warehouse in Avenel, New Jersey, during an immigration enforcement operation on October 29, 2025.

ICE agents raided an Avenel warehouse Wednesday, detaining workers as local leaders push for the Immigrant Trust Act to limit cooperation with federal agents.