TOP LOCAL News
By ALLEY SHUBERT
August 26, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Sussex County man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in Lopatcong Township last month, police said. On July 31, 2025, at approximately 10:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Belvidere Road after receiving a report of a red Ford ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the 2026-26 school year kicks off at Lopatcong Elementary, Principal Dr. Krista Wayne knows firsthand that education is more than a profession–it’s a passion she’s dedicated her life to. “I always knew I wanted to go into education,” Wayne shared with a reporter for TAPinto.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg that left many residents without service, and forced the closure of the Phillipsburg School District on what was supposed to be the first day of school has been confirmed as fully complete. According to Aqua New Jersey, at approximately 6:00 ...
UNITED STATES — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued what it described as an “urgent warning” to consumers about knockoffs of one of the year's most popular items. According to the CPSC, fake Labubu plush dolls — sometimes known as “Lafufu” dolls — are posing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg has left many residents without service and has forced the closure of the Phillipsburg School District on what was supposed to be the first day of school.Update: 9:50 AM from the Town of Phillipsburg, which reports water supply and pressure is ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg has left many residents without service and has forced the closure of the Phillipsburg School District on what was supposed to be the first day of school. The water main break occurred early Monday morning, August 25, 2025, near the intersection ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the new school year begins, TAPinto aims to keep parents and students informed about key policies that ensure a safe and successful year. We’re taking a look at bus schedules and walker routes in Phillipsburg schools–what you need to know and why it matters. This information ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - After nearly a decade of painstaking research, a new tomato variety is ready for its moment in the sun.Scarlet Sunrise, a bicolor grape tomato developed through a long collaboration between Rutgers researchers Peter Nitzsche and Tom Orton, is a sweet, crack-resistant tomato with a ...
As the new school year begins, TAPinto aims to keep parents and students informed about key policies that ensure a safe and successful year. We’re taking a look at busconduct and student parking in Phillipsburg schools–what you need to know and why it matters. Phillipsburg Middle School: School ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In a window display bursting with flowers and butterflies, Scarlett Rocourt welcomed town officials and community members on the afternoon of August 22, 2025, to celebrate the arrival of another new business on South Main Street – Wonder Curl, a natural hair care brand dedicated ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg High School football team welcomed the Toms River North Mariners to Bellis Field at Maloney Stadium on Thursday for a pre-season scrimmage. The SCRIMMAGE provided an opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their plays and test their mettle as the official season ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — A day of fun, fresh haircuts, and new backpacks marked a successful 7th Annual Hooray Day at the Firth Youth Center. The event, held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, brought together a massive team of volunteers and community partners to help Phillipsburg kids get ready for the new ...
As the new school year begins, TAPinto aims to keep parents and students informed about key policies that ensure a safe and successful year. We’re taking a look at dress codes in Phillipsburg schools–what you need to know and why it matters. The Phillipsburg Board of Education revised a 2008 school ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A GoFundMe has been launched for a Phillipsburg family facing a medical crisis after their father, Tyrone "Ty" Shuler, was diagnosed with a growing brain aneurysm. The fundraiser, organized by Sara Bowman on behalf of Ty's wife, Nikki Shuler, seeks to help the family with medical ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the 2025-2026 school year approaches, Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is preparing to welcome preschool and kindergarten students for a year of curiosity, creativity, and growth–where every child will be supported, challenged, and celebrated from day one. First ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the new school year begins, TAPinto aims to keep parents and students informed about key policies that ensure a safe and successful year. We’re starting with a look at cell phone and electronic device use in Phillipsburg schools–what you need to know and why it matters. In ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Lopatcong School District has been awarded a $33,165 grant to plant trees at both its elementary and middle school campuses as part of a statewide effort to combat climate change and promote outdoor learning. The funding comes as part of the second-round of New Jersey’s Trees ...
The Bethlehem Police Department announced on August 19, 2025, that a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this month, has been taken into custody. Ashton Thomas, 18, of Stewartsville, New Jersey, is being held without bail at Northampton County Prison.The arrest follows an ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Phillipsburg High School has dropped to #315 in the state of New Jersey -- in the latest U.S. News & World Report 'Best High Schools' Rankings. In 2024, U.S. News ranked Phillipsburg at 258 in New Jersey. In the report, were grades 9-12 serving an enrollment projection of 1,799 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Authorities are searching for a Phillipsburg man who allegedly fled from a traffic stop and nearly struck a police officer in the process. According to the Palmer Township Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima for a violation at ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The man convicted of murdering Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour in 2023 will be spending his life behind bars.In June, a jury found Rashid Ali Bynum guilty of shooting and killing Eunice Dwumfour two years ago in her car at the La Mer townhouse community in Sayreville. He was sentenced ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ- The 87th annual Warren County Farmers Fair and 25th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, held from July 26 to August 2, was a hot one, with rain, as usual, but continued to draw large crowds to Harmony Township to celebrate agriculture, community, and the County Fair tradition.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Town officials and community members gathered on the afternoon of August 15, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Bubbles and Barks Pet Spa, LLC—a modern, cage-free grooming facility that offers personalized, one-on-one services tailored to each dog’s needs. Pat Kays, Director ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - For generations, the scent of grilled franks, fried onions, and mustard–drifting from car windows and lingering long after you got home–was the unmistakable aroma of nostalgia in Warren County. But now, many TAPinto readers are asking: what’s happening with Toby’s Cup? Toby’s ...
GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ– On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Tri-County Care Management Organization hosted a grand opening in their new Greenwich office welcoming friends, families, partners, and legislators to celebrate the expansion. The new office is located at 1 Greenwich St suite 200, Stewartsville, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Get ready to celebrate a sweet summer tradition! Jimmy's Doggie Stand is celebrating National Soft Serve Day this August 19, and they're inviting everyone to join in on the fun with a special offer on National Soft Serve Day. Mark your calendars, you can get $1 off any ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The Tri County Care Management Organization (TCCMO) celebrated the opening of its new facility in Greenwich Township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new location at 1 Greenwich Street will serve as a hub for the organization's efforts to support youth and families in Warren ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A premium grooming experience for pets has officially arrived in Phillipsburg. Bubbles and Barks Pet Spa, LLC opened its doors on July 14, 2025, offering personalized, one-one-one grooming sessions in a calm, cage-free environment tailored to the needs of every dog. Founded by ...