TOP LOCAL News
By RICHARD K. REIN
January 2, 2025
Princeton, NJ – Two former Princeton University football players, who became friends in college and ended up working at the same New York brokerage firm after graduation, traveled together to New Orleans to visit family and friends over the New Year’s holiday. They were on Bourbon Street at 3:15 in ...
(BELVIDERE, NJ – January 1, 2025) – Commissioner Jason J. Sarnoski was named Director for the year and Commissioner Lori Ciesla tapped as Deputy Director as the Warren County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in the Warren County Courthouse today.Commissioner ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As we stand on the brink of another new year, 2025 may see some 2024 projects expected to begin. From business collaborations to existing projects and some business trends, here are ten things to watch for 2025. 1. McWane Field: The Cal Ripken FieldIn 2024, the Cal Ripken ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey drivers will pay more at the pump on January 1, 2025.According to New Jersey State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio, the increase of 2.6 cents per gallon comes as a result of a 2024 law which gradually raises the State’s Highway Fuel Cap from Fiscal Year 2025 through Fiscal ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Massimo, a junior who entered the season with a career record of 38-25 after going 22-8 a season ago, made a remarkable run at 126-pounds to finish in third place in the Bethlehem Holiday Wrestling tournament over the weekend.After winning his first-round bout and losing his ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - If you thought it was just your mind playing tricks on you, it’s not! Many consumers across the Garden State and country are noticing an increase in egg prices. We can thank one main culprit for the reason why. Notices are being published warning consumers while shopping. You ...
From local news in government, schools, and sports, we’d like to share the list of the top 10 viewed stories of 2024. As we move onto 2025 TAPinto Phillipsburg would like to thank you for the support and your readership our second full year in publication. We’ve added a third reporter for coverage, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The convenience store slogan “Gottahava Wawa” took on new meaning in this Mercer County community.A guest at a Route 33 hotel ended up being arrested on Dec. 23 after he allegedly made 17 calls to 9-1-1, insisting that East Windsor police chauffeur him to a nearby Wawa store in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Chief of Police Robert Stettner will be retiring from the Phillipsburg Police Department, effective on Jan 1. 2025.With 25 years of service under his belt, Chief, Stettner is stepping down and retiring, according to a statement from the Phillipsburg Police Department (PPD). He ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Matthew Scerbo Jr. scored 13 points and was named MVP of the Jack Bennett Holiday Classic basketball tournament for the second time in three seasons in Phillipsburg High School’s 47-34 championship game victory over Easton on Saturday night.What could possibly be better than ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Guards Kayla Hikade, a sophomore, and freshman Olivia Buthmann-Sonoy each scored a season-high 10 points to lift the Phillipsburg High School girls basketball team to a 44-43 victory over Freedom in the consolation game of the Jack Bennett Holiday Classic basketball tournament at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - When it comes to finding a place where the children of Phillipsburg can grow, learn, and create cherished memories, look no further than the Firth Youth Center (FYC). This hub for local youth has been keeping kids engaged all year long, and their recent Annual Behavior ...
The Phillipsburg boys basketball team defeated their cross-river rivals, the Easton Red Rovers, to 3-peat the Jack Bennett Rotary Classic in an exciting 47-34 victory. Phillipsburg senior Matthew Scerbo Jr. secured himself tournament MVP with his performance in bracket play and the championship ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – For just over a year, the LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) Phillipsburg initiative has been a transformative force in the community, helping individuals redirect their lives through an innovative approach to low-level criminal offenses. Funded by the New Jersey Office of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Matthew Scerbo Jr. pumped home 29 points and the frontcourt of Malachi ‘Taco’ McKelvin and Shamari Lavacia played big roles as Phillipsburg High School squeaked by Abington, 61-59, in a first round Jack Bennett Easton Rotary Classic boy’s basketball game on Saturday at Easton ...
EASTON, PA - The Emmaus High School girl’s basketball team kept the holiday cheer alive in their dominating 53-10 victory over Phillipsburg High School at the 28th Annual Jack Bennett Easton Rotary Club Basketball Tournament. Gabby DeVita dished out 19 points on the day, helping to lead the Hornets ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Looking for a unique shopping experience in downtown Phillipsburg? Look no further than Sullivan’s Mercantile, where vintage treasures, handmade goods, and holiday sales come together to create a delightful weekend destination. Been meaning to check it out, and need a reason to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg Board of Education has officially approved the long-anticipated renovation and expansion of the historic Jim Ringo Fieldhouse, bringing an end to years of makeshift solutions and initiating a $7 million overhaul scheduled to begin in March 2025.Located adjacent ...
Jacob Werkheiser and his three young boys, Coltin, Lincoln and Jacob Jr., became Warren County Habitat for Humanity’s (Warren County Habitat) 25th Homeowner Family in 25 years. On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, they were officially handed the keys to their new home in Phillipsburg, one with enough ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Ready to jingle all the way into a fun-filled evening? TAPinto Phillipsburg is inviting you to gather your friends and family for a holiday trivia showdown! With 25 festive questions, this printable game is the perfect way to spark laughter, friendly competition, and holiday ...
As the holiday season blankets us with its magic, we at TAPinto want to extend our warmest wishes to our readers, neighbors, and the entire community. Christmas is a time for reflection, joy, and togetherness—a moment to cherish family, friends, and the traditions that make this season so ...
ROME, NY — The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight.American and Canadian NORAD personnel ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior Jason Abbott and junior Shamari Lavacia had career games, and Phillipsburg High School held off a furious fourth-quarter rally by Warren Hills to lift the Stateliners to their first victory of the season, 60-58 in a Skyland Conference cross-division boys Basketball game on ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior guard Brooke Leonardi had a career-game with 21 points and five 3-point field goals to lead Phillipsburg High School to its first girl’s basketball victory of the season, 45-38, over Warren Hills in a Skyland Conference cross-division game at Thomas Fisher Court.Leorardi ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — As the end of the year approaches, the Town of Phillipsburg reminds residents of municipal office closures and changes to the garbage/recycling collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Christmas Holiday All town offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Marvin Jaquish will go down as one of the best bowlers since coach Jason Kish helped reestablish the bowling program eight seasons ago.And he’s only a junior.Jaquish, the first bowler to average 200 during a season last year, rolled a career-best 697-series with scores of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Several Phillipsburg High School freshmen have had an immediate impact in different winters sports already this season. Boys BasketballDominic Bracco, a 6-foot-3 guard/forward, scored 12 points off the bench in his first scholastic basketball game. Bracco also got off to a pretty ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Ellie Kisselbach and Natalya Severs won individual championships and Phillipsburg High School finished fourth out of 21 schools at the Ron Mazzola Memorial Tournament in Old Bridge on Saturday.Kisselbach, a freshman, pinned Kayla Coletta of Marty Help of Christians in 1:18 at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ-The Phillipsburg Land Use Board Thursday night agreed to table its vote on the 2024 Master Plan Re-examination Report in order to allow the public additional time to review the report and offer public comment. Leader of the "Orange Shirts" anti-warehouse on Howard Street group ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - From one-year-olds to seniors, Phillipsburg residents have shared their Christmas wishes with TAPinto’s Letters to Santa initiative. From toys, trains, and squishies to groceries, family time, and reminders of kindness, these letters reveal the real reason for the season: hope, ...