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By DELAWARE RIVER JOINT TOLL BRIDGE COMMISSION
August 2, 2024
YARDLEY, PA – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) issued the following statement on today’s New Jersey Supreme Court ruling regarding the Commission’s use of a project labor agreement in the public bidding process for its Scudder Fall Bridge Replacement Project, which reach ...
WAYNE, NJ – For the second time in as many months, Wayne Police have arrested a package thief who stole a delivery of “multiple cell phones” from a home in Wayne - according to Wayne Police Public Information Officer, Detective Captain Dan Daly. RELATED STORY: Wayne Police Lie in Wait and Nab ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The SouthSide Film Festival has announced the favorite short and feature films, as chosen by filmgoers at the recent 20th anniversary of the festival. The audience members chose the winners of the Linny and Beall Fowler Audience Awards from among the 66 of films shown at this ...
Warren County, New Jersey — The Warren County Farmers Fair continues,with a lineup including the Tractor Pull and Talent Show. The Tractor Pull, did not disappoint. Engines roared and spectators cheered as participants showcased their machines in a thrilling competition of strength and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Board of Education consists of nine selected members, each serving a three-year term. Three seats are up for election every year. As previously reported by TAPinto, the filing deadline for the Phillipsburg BOE was on July 29, 2024. According to the 2024 School ...
WASHINGTON – The recall of Boar’s Head deli meats has been expanded to approximately 7 million pounds of deli meat and poultry products. The updated recall issued by Boar’s Head Provisions Co in Jarratt, VA, includes additional “ready to eat” meat and poultry products due to possible Listeria ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The Warren County Farmers’ Fair continues to delight visitors and anyone looking for something to do, with a diverse array of activities and attractions. The fair, running through August 3, has become a hub of excitement, drawing crowds from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Rainbows are being brightened across Jersey City crosswalks ahead of the City’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month in August, first in front of City Hall in Downtown last week and now in front of the Hudson Pride Center in Journal Square this past Saturday, July 27. While June is recognized ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The non-profit organization LocalShare provides free farm fresh produce to pantries, soup kitchens, and senior centers in Warren County. In 2012, the idea of a “pay what you can” dinner was held, utilizing a surplus of produce from local farms in order to feed people. “We ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, July 25, 2024—Centenary University has announced that it will freeze tuition at current levels for the 2024-2025 academic year for undergraduate and graduate programs in response to financial pressures facing families of current and prospective students. In addition, the ...
CLARK, NJ — Sure, it's exciting to talk about how many New Jerseyans are currently competing in the Olympics. And, maybe, those of us who count Rutgers as our alma mater get similarly excited to hear that the university is represented in Paris by five former Scarlet Knights. But what if we told you ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ -The Warren County Farmers’ Fair kicked off its 86th season with a plenty of activities centered around the rural life of Warren County. This annual event, offers something for everyone. From affordable food to the Hot Air Balloon Festival, which features mass launches every ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. has announced that all flags posted on township property will fly at half-staff next week in honor of Phillipsburg’s first elected Mayor, Gloria A. Decker. On July 23, 2024, Decker passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born on October 16, 1932, to ...
PARIS — Mendham native Jack Alexy, made a remarkable impact on Saturday by leading the U.S. team to gold in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay at the Paris Olympics. Alexy, along with teammates Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel, clinched the gold medal with a time of 3:09.28. This ...
Phillipsburg, NJ – From Wednesday, July 24, to Saturday, July 27, Phillipsburg hosted a vibrant cheerleading clinic that saw nearly 300 participants from four local recreational cheerleading programs: Little Liners, Steele Hill, Lopatcong, and Pohatcong. The event culminated in the annual showcase ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Nearly two years after proposing a massive warehouse project for the former Hercules explosives site in Kenvil, the company behind the endeavor no longer wants to do it. On July 19, Hartz Mountain Industries, of Secaucus, withdrew its application for zoning relief, an application ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The inaugural Huntington Fire Company and Phillipsburg Rotary Duck Derby quacked its way to success this weekend, with over 600 tickets sold and eight lucky ducks crossing the finish line for fantastic prizes. The event, held to raise funds for local initiatives, drew an ...
Phillipsburg, NJ – This weekend, the Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre (PASYT) held performances of "Singin' in the Rain." The performances were held on July 25, 26, and finish this evening’s performance at 7 PM, with a special matinee on July 28 at 2 PM at Phillipsburg High School. Formed ...
Phillipsburg, July 27, 2024 – Day 3 of the Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic brought a whirlwind of fun and creativity as participants celebrated "Crazy Day." The event, known for its unique and spirited theme, saw cheerleaders donning wacky outfits, colorful accessories, and showcasing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Join us this Sunday, July 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Phillipsburg Farmers Market for the much-anticipated BLT CrunchFest! This event celebrates everyone's favorite sandwich trio: Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. At noon, don't miss the BLT Tasting Contest, where local ...
NEW JERSEY -- When the Olympic flame is officially lit on Friday, July 26 in Paris, France for the opening of the summer games, 23 of New Jersey's finest athletes will be among the almost 600 athletes representing Team USA. The more than 10,500 athletes competing in the XXXIII Olympiad hail ...
Phillipsburg, N.J.---The Phillipsburg Land Use Board on Thursday agreed to have the town engineer prepare a consistency report on the 170 Howard St. Riverfront Redevelopment Plan up for a vote following a public hearing at the board's next meeting on Aug. 22. In a standing-room-only crowd at the ...
WASHINGTON – Boar’s Head announced it is recalling several of its deli meats due to possible Listeria contamination. Two deaths, 34 illnesses and 33 hospitalizations across 13 states have been linked to meats sliced at delis, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Six samples of Culex mosquitoes collected on July 16, 2024, in Warren County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Culex mosquitoes are a type of mosquito responsible for transmitting West Nile virus, particularly from bird to bird. The collected samples were sent to the ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Authorities released that a Belvidere native has been charged with child endangerment for knowingly possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Kyle F. Fasulka, 20, was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of children for knowingly possessing images that ...
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA—In front of hundreds of residents both inside and outside of the township building, Buckingham officials on Wednesday night rejected a proposal to put a warehouse in a field near the Doylestown Airport. The 150,000-square-foot warehouse was proposed for a parcel of land ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Phillipsburg native has been found guilty of sexual acts with a minor between 2012 through 2016. Joseph Gares, 66, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was found guilty on July 25, 2024, by a Warren County Jury for sexual acts involving a minor victim through 2012 to 2016 when they ...
Phillipsburg, NJ—The Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic tradition continues, as students from across the community gather to learn and showcase their cheerleading skills. The event, held at Phillipsburg High School, continues to attract enthusiastic participation, and unlike the days ...
WAYNE, NJ - The Wayne Board of Education has sent a cease-and-desist notice to trustee Ryan Battershill with a stern warning. “A member of (his) family” was posting inflammatory, inaccurate statements and misinformation” on social media, the cease-and-desist said, in part. Battershill told ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---In response to a resident's inquiry at Wednesday evening's council meeting, the Phillipsburg business administrator said Warren County has not fully "struck the town's new tax rate" which includes an 11 percent rate hike, and this is the reason why tax bills are going out late ...