TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PHLIPSBURG STAFF
June 22, 2024
The Town of phillipsburg fireworks display scheduled for 9:00 pm to close out the Ole Towne Featival have been postponed to Sunday. A mix of rain and wind that started to fall at approximately 7:45 pm turned to heavy rain, hail and thunder around 8:30 pm. Most vendors began quickly tearing ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - Plan the day at Walters Park in Phillipsburg today for the return of the Ole Towne Festival on Saturday, June 22nd, from 2 pm to 9 pm in Walters Park (1 Meyner Rd). Over 30 local food and craft vendors, live music, entertaining games, and the annual staple fireworks show ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Gear up for a treasure hunt through town as the Town of Phillipsburg launches its first-ever Three-Day Town-Wide Yard Sale from June 28-30! This initiative should be a weekend full of incredible finds and some unbeatable deals and today is the first day to register to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the summer begins, we joined the Garnet Booster Club Foundation during their Spring awards night at Phillipsburg High School June 20, 2024. We're once again honored to shine a spotlight on exceptional athletes from Phillipsburg High School selected as the ‘Iron Strong ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Key City Diner has been so busy since its reopening on Monday, June 17, 2024, that owner Greg Theodoropoulos said they have run out of certain food items due to how packed the parking lot has been. TAPinto spoke with Theodoropoulos to answer some of the questions we have ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg introduced a new phone system on June 20, 2024, replacing its outdated system. Previously reported by TAPinto in April 2024, the now launched Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system will seamlessly link all town departments in all locations, as it will ...
Information about the Upper Belvidere Road Sidewalk Improvement Project Post Date: 06/19/2024 2:48 PM, Received 06/20/2024 12:31 AM The Township of Lopatcong will be commencing work on the construction of sidewalks and other pedestrian safety improvements on the north side of Upper Belvidere ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame unveiled its Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream on Tuesday, June 18, before a crowd of supporters, elected officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and inductees Tommy James, comedian Joe ...
NEWARK — Survivors of domestic violence incarcerated because they attacked their abusers and people serving lengthy jail sentences because they exercised their right to trial, are among the categories of people who may be offered clemency under an executive order signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on ...
Residents of Phillipsburg came out to Shappell Park to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday on June 19, 2024, with a flag-raising ceremony and a series of organized activities. Vickie Mendes-Branch of the local non-profit Branching Out Foundation, LLC, sponsored the event, with proceeds going ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – For the second time since the federal law was passed, the Town of Phillipsburg and its residents will gather in organized activities to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday. President Joe Biden signed a bill in 2021 to designate Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday, ...
NEWARK — A basketball tournament advertised to feature scantily clad women at West Side High School next month was “not authorized,” despite a cheeky video from the organizer promoting the event, the West Ward Councilman told TAPinto Newark. An event page advertises the “Nuttin’ Butt Azz/NBA ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg and the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce remind you that the 2024 Ole Towne Festival is happening on Saturday, June 22nd, from 2 pm to 9 pm in Walters Park (1 Meyner Rd). The day is will be filled with over 30 local food and craft vendors, live ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The CUBEZ, a new premium coworking space, has officially opened on Roseberry Street, providing a modern, flexible workspace for freelancers, startups, remote workers, and small businesses looking for office flexibility. Yes, The CUBEZ is a clever combination of cubicles and ...
CAMDEN – Democratic Party kingpin George E. Norcross III was on a conference call negotiating with the developer of the Victor Lofts condos, which held an easement on the view of the Camden waterfront that was impeding a Norcross development. In this remarkable business conversation, Norcross ...
NEW JERSEY — Conservative radio host Bill Spadea wants to be New Jersey's next governor. "I'm in. I'm running for governor to fight for you," Spadea announced on X Monday, the platform formerly known as Twitter. "I'm ready, willing and able to lead with strength, conviction and courage to ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN - It appears that summer weather has finally arrived in the Beach Haven, New Jersey, area. This means the water temperatures are on the rise, and fishing excitement will be increasing. The main target in bay waters currently is fluke. These fish are in the bay waters and inlets. In a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Invertase Brewing Company, located at 51 N. Main Street, will host a special event on July 27, 2024, to support the Morris Animal Shelter. The Doggie Fair, part of the brewery's "Dog Days of Summer" celebration, promises to be a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ –Cheers loud and clear for the Phillipsburg High School Class of 2024. TAPinto is proud to share our full photo gallery from the 2024 graduation ceremony held June 11, 2024 at Maloney Stadium. Students donned their caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation. Families, ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg and the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2024 Ole Towne Festival on Saturday, June 22nd, from 2 pm to 9 pm in Walters Park (1 Meyner Rd). The day is guaranteed to be a day of excitement, filled with over 30 local food and craft ...
NEWARK — Water has stopped flowing and toilets aren't flushing at 22 locations in four of the city’s five wards due to one landlord’s nonpayment of nearly $1 million, according to a city official. And residents are fuming because of it. Joysalon Fulton, who said she is forming a tenants’ ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Sean Spiller, the current Mayor of Montclair and President of New Jersey's largest teachers union, announced on Friday that he is running for Governor of New Jersey. With the Primary election almost a year away, Spiller becomes the 4th Democrat to officially announce his ...
CAMDEN – City Council member Jannette Ramos says she likes to talk trash. Specifically, how to properly dispose of unwanted household items or construction waste so that Camden becomes a far cleaner place than it is today. Monthly bulk-trash disposal days and Mayor Victor Carstarphen’s ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---In an effort to increase accountability among Phillipsburg landlords and to benefit the community, town council Wednesday evening approved primary changes to the existing rental registration ordinance, including certain updated requirements and fees. The revisions ...
NEWARK — The Newark Teachers Union’s membership has ratified a new contract that, if approved by the school board, will bring raises averaging 4.5% annually over its five-year term. The school board is anticipated to vote on the contract at its June school board meeting, district spokesperson ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg High School student Abrianna Portillo has been elected Treasurer of the New Jersey FFA officer team for the 2024-2025 term. Portillo's election took place during the 95th Annual State FFA Convention, where the new officer team was announced, representing chapters ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - Today marked the start of sounding cheers loud and clear for the Phillipsburg High School Class of 2024, as students donned their caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation. Families, friends, and faculty gathered at Maloney Stadium, to witness the culmination of years ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - It’s official! The classic Key City Diner will be reopening on Monday, June 17, 2024! TAPinto spoke with Greg Theodoropoulos, the owner of Key City Diner, and his preparations for opening day. He said he was unsure if the diner will have an official grand opening day but ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Lopatcong Town Council adopted its 2024 municipal budget of $12.5 million June 5, 2024. Total appropriations stand at $12,536,409.40, and the amount to be raised by taxes is $6,063,907, representing a .2 cent increase in local tax of $51 for the average township homeowner, ...