TOP LOCAL News
By TOM MUGAVERO
September 4, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Skyland Conference Delaware Division as well as NJSIAA North Jersey Group 4 foes Phillipsburg and Ridge opened the field hockey season for the second straight year on Wednesday afternoon at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex. Stateliners sophomore forward Payton Doering scored the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - An Irvington man on the Phillipsburg Housing Authority’s no-trespass list was arrested and charged on August 28, 2025. According to a police report obtained by TAPinto through the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), officers observed 37-year-old Ronald Chambers of Irvington ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior striker Christian Martin scored his first career goal in the second half and sophomore Santos Ciezza notched his first career assist to lift the Phillipsburg High School boy’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over North Hunterdon in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division season ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills shut out Phillipsburg on Wednesday, 4-0. Olivia Bello started the scoring with a goal at 13:00 followed by Elena Horgan, Caroline Sifert, and Lacey Anastario each scoring a goal on assists from Bella Harrington, Alexa Goret, and Cece Miller to complete the 4-0 win.“We’re ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On September 2, 2025, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Yolanda N. Melville, Director of the Division on Civic Rights (DCR), issued a statement addressing bias in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in New Jersey. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) ...
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, Newark's perpetual bachelor, has announced in a social media post that he is engaged.The bride-to-be is Alexis Lewis, a vice president of Investments at Brasa Capital Management, a real estate investment manager with residential and commercial assets located in the western ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Warren County man was arrested on August 29, 2025, after a six-hour standoff with police, following allegations that he assaulted and threatened a victim with a firearm. According to a statement from Acting Warren County Prosecutor Jessica Cardone, officers from the Pohatcong ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Warren County Mosquito Commission will conduct mosquito spraying operations on Wednesday, September 3, targeting specific areas of Phillipsburg.Spraying is slated to take place between 7:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. An alternate date of Thursday, September 4, has been set in the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - At a public hearing on August 28, 2025, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board presented a comprehensive update to the town’s Stormwater Management Plan, emphasizing ongoing efforts to manage rainfall, reduce flood risks, protect water quality, and ensure responsible development. Town ...
PHILLIPSBURG – A solemn ceremony will be held in Phillipsburg on Thursday, September 11, to commemorate the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place at Shappell Park, located at 353 South Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.The ...
Most of us think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, but the Labor Day holiday was originally created to pay tribute to the contributions of the American worker.Labor leaders of the late 19th century advocated for the holiday when the labor movement was already flourishing across U.S.
Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling the Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit 6/8.3oz. because it may contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens, announced the FDA. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three players are returning starters for the Phillipsburg High School girl’s tennis team although two of them will be in new positions this season.Back at No. 1 singles is three-year starter and junior Alessandra Tolentino who fought back from a 1-5 start last year to finish the ...
NEW JERSEY — Each year on the first Monday of September, New Jersey joins the nation in observing Labor Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of American workers. While many residents see the day as the unofficial end of summer—complete with barbecues, parades, and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- Arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that occurred on August 31, 2025, according to a statement from the Phillipsburg Police Department.At approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to the area near Flexport, off Rand Blvd. With assistance from additional law ...
PATERSON, NJ - On Wednesday morning, a line of residents quietly formed outside Calvary Baptist Church on East 18th Street, not for a sermon, but for a second chance.Inside, volunteers, attorneys, and community advocates guided attendees through the process of expunging old criminal records, some ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School junior Addy Davis was already in mid-season form with a second-place finish and freshman Olivia Auriema came in third place to pace the young Stateliners outstanding showing at the season opening Neshaminy Open cross-country meet on Friday in Langhorne, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior middle-blocker Alexa Megjugorac and a pair of seniors in outside-hitter Hanna Burdge and libero Amanda Mortek are returning starters to a Phillipsburg High School girls volleyball program that went 8-12 last season for its best record in five seasons.The Stateliners also ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Hollywood has come to Springfield Avenue.Adams Fine Clothing, a longtime downtown New Providence staple, will be featured in Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s upcoming Netflix comedy series Big Mistakes. Netflix has confirmed Levy, Sennott, Taylor Ortega, and Laurie Metcalf in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - There is a lot of excitement in the Phillipsburg High School boy’s cross-country program as five of the top six runners from a season ago return.“I think we’re set up to have a fantastic season,” coach Bill Hurst said. “Based on our workouts the last two weeks we’ll have two ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Local officials joined Tailor Fit Cycles for a ribbon cutting at their new storefront in downtown Phillipsburg August 29, 2025. What began as a walk-out basement retail setup in Chris Hamilton’s Hackettstown garage has now evolved into an operational bike shop in Phillipsburg.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Four seniors and returning starters in forward Joey Firetto, midfielder Wayne Maresch, back Gavin Geleta and goalkeeper Cael Troxell will be looked upon to lead the Phillipsburg High School boys soccer team under long-time coach Evan Weller in the 2025 season. The Stateliners ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - During the Phillipsburg Land Use Board meeting on August 28, 2025, members discussed recent traffic congestion on Route 22, which has increased since U-turns were restricted to authorized vehicles only. Last month, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) completed the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On August 27, 2025, the Phillipsburg Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-16, which addresses the establishment of a Citizens Advisory Board. Ordinance 2025-16 proposes to amend the Phillipsburg Town Code by repealing Section 360-10, titled “Citizens’ ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg’s Inspection Department is leveraging technology to tidy up neighborhood conditions and strengthen code enforcement, according to Pat Kays, Director of Municipal Services and Community Development. One of the most impactful advancements is the introduction of payable ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Outside back/midfielder Aniya Gerdes and midfielder/goalie Julia Stettner, both seniors, along with juniors center-back Hope Garcia and forward/midfielder Paige Zechman figure to be the core of Phillipsburg High School girl’s soccer team in 2025.“We have a brutal schedule, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Police Chief Anthony Goodell addressed the Phillipsburg Town Council on August 27, 2025, providing a detailed update on crime trends, policing efforts, and ongoing community engagement. Addressing Violent Crime In recent months, Phillipsburg has experienced a rise in violent ...
PATERSON, NJ - In the early morning hours of August 8, a 30-inch water main ruptured near Hinchliffe Stadium, disrupting life for tens of thousands of residents across Paterson and surrounding towns. In an instant, faucets ran dry, fire suppression systems were compromised, and a city of over ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School football team has some big cleats to fill at most of the offensive skill positions in the 2025 season as well as on defense.The record setting quarterback-wide receiver combination of three-year starters Jett Genovese and Matthew Scerbo Jr. have ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School field hockey team loses just one senior from a squad that suffered its first losing season in five years while finishing 11-13-1 in the 2024 season. The Stateliners were ready when the state playoffs rolled around, however, as they put a season-high ...