TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PHILLIPSBURG STAFF
March 27, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (March 26, 2025) – The Phillipsburg School District, in partnership with IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, has announced the distinguished individuals who will be inducted into the inaugural Educators Wall of Fame. This collaborative initiative celebrates the enduring ...
WARREN, NJ – On a damp Wednesday afternoon, the Watchung Hills boys' lacrosse team (1-0) showcased their offensive prowess, overpowering Phillipsburg (0-1) with a decisive 13-5 victory in their season opener. The home crowd witnessed an impressive display of teamwork and individual talent as ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – For the first time in a decade, preliminary data shows overdose deaths decreased across all racial and ethnic groups in New Jersey from 2022 to 2023. This comes as the State also reached a significant milestone in expanding access to evidence-based care with medication alongside ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School baseball team is coming off one of its best seasons ever after going 17-9, winning the Skyland Conference Valley Division and reaching the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament title game.Third-year head coach Mike Ciavarella is looking to keep the good ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A lucky individual in Phillipsburg has started their week with a significant windfall, claiming a $200,000 top prize in the New Jersey Lottery's "Green SCRATCH Off" game March 22, 2025.The winning ticket was purchased at the Quick Chek #69, located at 600 New Brunswick Ave., in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Ellie Zechman was the match medalist for the first time in her career with a 56 and senior Maeve McCormick turned in a 63 to take third place to pace the Phillipsburg High School girl’s golf team to a season opening 251-261 victory over Vernon on Tuesday.Seniors Savannah ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Get ready for a swine-tastic performance! The Lopatcong Elementary School Drama Club is set to take the stage this weekend with their production of "33 Little Pigs," a fresh and fun twist on the classic tale.Forget the standard three little pigs – in this version, the Big Bad ...
Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia’s bill funding over a dozen dam restoration and repair projects in the state cleared the full Assembly on Monday, sending it to the governor’s desk for his signature. The bill (A3951/S2594) taps into $28.7 million in unused funds from a 1992 clean water bond and a 2003 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rich “Goose” Gossage is still pitching 31 years after he retired in 1994 following a 22-year career that concluded with him being considered one of the best relief pitchers ever. Gossage was in town Monday afternoon delivering his latest pitch ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Haley Fitzpatrick has made history as the first female police officer in Phillipsburg, and she aims to inspire and create opportunities for more women to join the department in the future. “I hope I will open the door for many more women officers,” Fitzpatrick shared with ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ– The long-awaited Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with McWane, Inc. and the Joseph H. Firth Youth Center, gathered March 24, 2025 to reveal updated plans for McWane Field, a brand-new field for vulnerable youth in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Originally slated to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (March 24, 2025) – The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with McWane, Inc. and the Joseph H. Firth Youth Center, gathered today to reveal updated plans for McWane Field, a brand-new field for vulnerable youth in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Guests included Baseball ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Elizabethtown Gas pipeline replacement is expected to force lane closures at and near the Northampton Street Bridge beginning Monday night, March 24, 2025. The Northampton Street Bridge, also known as the Easton-Phillipsburg ‘free bridge’ will face overnight New Jersey-bound ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A total of 71 athletes are on Phillipsburg High School’s girl’s track and field roster which is comprised of 11 seniors, 18 juniors, 25 sophomores and 17 freshmen.Long-distance runner Adelyn Davis heads a large and talented group of 10th graders after claiming the winter indoor ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Who wants something cheesy to this weekend? Did you know the Phillipsburg Farmers Market is hosting a Mac n Cheese tasting event during the market? Add this to the top of your list for “Things to Do” this week starting Sunday, March 23.If you’re looking for a way to shop local, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School girl’s golf team will reload a bit this season after losing its lowest scoring individual player, Maggie Fecanin, to graduation.Seniors Katelyn Blunt, Gianna Gamboa Vargas, Maeve McCormick and Savannah Rutar are expected to take the reins in their ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Adults vs. Teens on the court? Game on, in Pohatcong Township school, as their own March Madness basketball game took place March 21, 2025 at the Pohatcong Township School. Local police officers and school staff faced off against the school's 8th-grade class in a charity ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School boy’s lacrosse coach Shawn Rosa is optimistic the Stateliners can better its 2-17 record from a season ago as a pair of seniors and a freshman are expected to lead the offensive attack against a strong Skyland Conference schedule.Senior Jimmy Donnelly, an ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The emergence of another sinkhole along Route 80 forced the state on Wednesday to close both lanes of the highway in Wharton, prompted it to hit the brakes on other road projects statewide and sidelined its plan to build a “crossover” lane that could have lightened traffic through ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – In a move to enhance public safety, the Phillipsburg Town Council met and announced the addition of a full-time police officer and a part-time Class Two officer as part of the soon to be introduced 2025 budget. This initiative aims to increase enforcement in critical areas.During ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School boys golf team, led by junior Eddie O’Neil, returns a wealth of talent and experience to a squad that went 10-2 last season under long-time coach Bud Kohler which represented the programs most wins in a season in a decade.“I was happy with what we did ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a jury duty scam via phone call of a fraudulent male portraying himself as “Sergeant Jacob.” “Sergeant Jacob” claims to work on behalf of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, accusing callers of failing to appear for ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg Town Council is introducing a $24 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, increasing the municipal tax rate by 1.9%. This discussion, made during a recent budget session meeting, means if approved, local taxpayers will see an additional three cents per $100 ...
POHATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Pohatcong Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in regard to an ongoing investigation.Anyone with information pertaining to the female in the attached photos is encouraged to contact Pohatcong Police’s non-emergency number at 908-454-6424 and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School boys spring track and field squad returns an experienced group of upperclassmen as well as sophomores that will be leaned on lead the way for the Stateliners this season. Senior Elvin Decius and juniors Luke Depaolo, Isaiah Purdy and Blessed ...
NEWARK - March Madness basketball fans visiting Downtown Newark for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight segments of the NCAA tournament can access a guidebook to the city’s arts, cultural and food scene. Today, Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the city's Arts and Education District launched “Newark Fan ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The 2025 Spring Training Series presented by the Town of Phillipsburg, NJ, with the Gotham Cyclists of the Lehigh Valley, PA, took place at Walters Park on Sunday, March 16, 2025. “We are committed to continuing the sport of bicycle racing,” shared Mark Krajci, Director of Gotham ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - March 15, 2025 marked a decade of tradition for Phillipsburg High School as students rallied for their 10th annual Mini-THON®. Twelve hours of standing, games, and “for the kids” dedication was heard non-stop in a powerful display of coming together, all grade levels, in the name ...