TOP LOCAL News
By DANIELLE DEGEROLAMO
May 21, 2025
Phillipsburg, NJ – May 20, 2025 – The spring weather brought with it excitement and the scent of sizzling steaks last night as Joe's Steak Shop officially launched its 20th annual Tuesday Night Cruise series! Over 100 guests, classic cars, and a crowd of enthusiastic steak fans filled South Main ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously passed a bond ordinance for a second reading pertaining to various 2025 capital acquisitions and improvements at the May 14, 2025 meeting. Ordinance #2025-10 is a bond ordinance for general improvements or purposes to be undertaken by the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Hunterdon Warren Athletic Association (HWAA) held its annual Scholar Athlete Luncheon Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the Architect Golf Course, honoring outstanding student-athletes from across Hunterdon and Warren counties. The event recognized students for their achievements in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council tabled an ordinance pertaining to parking areas for EMS squads on Prospect Street at the May 14 meeting. The ordinance is seeking to amend Section 67-17 to create parking restrictions on Prospect St. It would include the following:Odd/North Easterly ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on Friday in Phillipsburg has been apprehended by members of the U.S. Marshal’s Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to a statement from the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities have identified Jamari ...
PISCATAWAY – Tom Maniscalco, an 85-year-old engineering student who on Sunday became the oldest graduate in Rutgers’ 258-year history, had just given the traditional Red Lion Bell a mighty ring when he paused to offer some advice to his younger classmates.You – yes, each one of you! - can change ...
NEWARK, NJ — After a three-day halt to rail service, NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri and Governor Phil Murphy announced on Sunday a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), allowing regular weekday train service to resume on Tuesday, May 20, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council discussed a resolution pertaining to a redevelopment agreement with Peron Construction at the May 14, 2025 town council meeting. Resolution 2025-82 states that the Town of Phillipsburg and redeveloper Peron Construction, LLC, previously executed a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On Sunday, May 11, two vehicles collided on U.S. Rt. 22 on Lincoln St. in the area of Manhattan Bagel at approximately 4:53 p.m., causing a broken utility pole and several downed power lines, leading to the confirmation of one driver determined to be at fault. According to an NJ ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Ellie Zechman was Phillipsburg High School’s top finisher when she tied for 10th place in the recent Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex girl’s golf tournament at her home course at Architects Golf Club.Play was suspended due to storms in the area and was subsequently called after six ...
The Phillipsburg High School baseball team wasted a plethora of scoring chances throughout the game but were saved by junior starting pitcher Nick Yaccarino who tossed a gem of a ballgame so he really didn’t need too much help.Dylan Wayne delivered P’burg’s only hit that scored a run, Mike Bracco ...
Hackettstown, N.J., May 10, 2025—Centenary University awarded degrees to 431 graduates at its 150thcommencement, which was held in two separate ceremonies this week for undergraduate and graduate students. Bachelor’s and associate degree candidates received their degrees today, while master’s and ...
Sophomore Adelyn Davis advanced to the NJSIAA spring track and field championships by winning the girl’s 3200-meter run and the boy’s 4x100 relay team of Elvin Decius, Luke DePaolo, Eden Jones and Blessed Atimo-Mensah did the same with a fourth-place finish at the day 1 North 2, Group 4 sectional ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On May 15, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Phillipsburg PD was dispatched to 152 Broad St. and 9 Memorial Pkwy., on a report of shots fired. Responding officers found evidence of a shooting at both locations, according to a statement from the Warren County Prosecutor’s ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...
The Phillipsburg High School boy’s golf team wrapped up its season with a dominating 147-209 victory over Gill St. Bernards on Thursday in a Skyland Conference match at Architects Golf Club.The Stateliners took the top six places led my senior David MacIsaac with an even-par 35, one shot ahead of ...
PHILLIPSURG ,NJ - An individual was pronounced dead after an alleged stabbing in Phillipsburg took place early Friday morning. On May 16, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Phillipsburg Police were flagged down in the 400 block of Anderson St. while on patrol. Authorities identified a 26-year-old ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Rite Aid’s Phillipsburg location at 755 Memorial Parkway has ceased all incoming shipments and is scheduled to close to the public in the coming weeks. The news broke after the popular pharmacy chain began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the company announced on Monday, May 5.
Senior first baseman Brady Handwerk’s team-leading third big fly of the season ended the game and junior right fielder Wyatt Garrison’s three-run double highlighted Phillipsburg High School’s 14-3 win over Warren Hills in a Skyland Conference baseball matchup on a picturesque Monday afternoon at ...
The Pohatcong Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance regarding an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information pertaining to the pictured individual is encouraged to call Pohatcong PD’s non-emergency number at (908)454-6424. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Pohatcong PD ...
SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was overrun with girls on Saturday morning. More than 500 girls and their coaches and supporters turned out for the Girls on the Run’s 27th 5K.According to organizer Maureen Dykstra, over the 14 years that the program has been in Sparta, 8500 girls have participated ...
Junior Eddie O’Neil won Phillipsburg High School’s first individual county title, now called the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex golf championship, in at least a couple of decades by shooting a one-over par 72 on Farmstead Golf and Country Club’s 6.000-yard layout on Thursday.O’Neil, a fixture in the ...
Sharpe James, a controversial Democratic New Jersey politician who led Newark for 20 years as mayor, died today at 89 after a series of illnesses.James served as the city's 37th mayor from 1986 to 2006 after succeeding former Newark mayor Kenneth Gibson. He went on to fill the unexpired senatorial ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On April 30, 2025, a NJ Lottery player went to the Phillipsburg Paul Mart, located at 462 S. Main St., with the intent of playing a scratch-off game. Prior to purchasing tickets, the player spotted a $100 bill on the store’s counter. Little did they know that an act of good faith ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Rooted in nature and guided by expert care, Wildflowers Wellness uses a holistic approach to help children thrive through movement and sensory exploration while nurturing positive connections. Located at 17 Greenwich Church Rd., in Stewartsville, NJ, Wildflowers Wellness delivers ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- A few too many miscues and a lack of clutch hitting early were the demise of the Phillipsburg High School softball team in extremely windy conditions on Saturday. Run-scoring hits by Thalia Burns and Anna Jones helped Easton defeat the Stateliners, 3-2, in a game between ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Get ready for a day of thrilling swings at Walters Park. The Home Run Derby is making a return to Walters Park (1 Meyner Rd, Phillipsburg NJ) on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, with a rain date set for May 25th. Inspired by the "Home Run Values in life," organizers George and Beth ...
Looking for delightful and affordable ways to celebrate Mom this weekend while supporting your local Phillipsburg community? Our "Discover Downtown Without Draining Your Wallet" series continues with five finds in our downtown that are perfect for spoiling her this Mother's Day weekend!1. A Taste ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Get ready to stroll South Main Street in a vibrant fusion of creativity and culinary delights! Downtown Phillipsburg is gearing up for its second Passport Event, promising another experience where the arts take center stage alongside treats and discounts from local favorites May ...