TOP LOCAL News
By DANIELLE L. DEGEROLAMO AND KAITLYN TURDO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE
March 30, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The energy in the Phillipsburg High School gymnasium was electric this past Saturday, March 28, as more than 105 students remained on their feet for twelve consecutive hours. Their mission: Mini-THON 2026, a marathon event dedicated to raising money and awareness for the fight ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Paying with cash for municipal services in Phillipsburg will soon be a thing of the past. Beginning April 1, the town will officially transition to a cashless system for all municipal payments following the adoption of its first ordinance of 2026. The measure establishes Chapter ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Nick Ferarro and Oliver Becker each scored five times as Millburn spoiled Phillipsburg High School’s boy’s lacrosse home opener, 15-4, on Saturday in a non-conference game at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Becker, Timmy Hansen and Ethan Weinburg each contributed three assists ...
Beginning this summer, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) will open a new autism program in Phillipsburg, expanding services within the state’s largest public specialized school district. The program will be based at the former Andover-Morris Elementary School at 712 S. Main ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The sound of a final radio transmission echoed through the streets of Phillipsburg this week, marking the end of an era for the local police department. After 26 years of dedicated service to the town, Chief Anthony Goodell officially walked out of headquarters for the last time, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg was chili yesterday in more ways than one. The Phillipsburg Farmers Market, held indoors had their second Chili Cook off Saturday, March 28, 2026 inviting local businesses to submit their chili for entry and votes by the market goers. The first-ever Chili Chowdown at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The sidewalk outside 403 South Main Street was buzzing this past Friday as the Phillipsburg community gathered for a sweet start to the spring season. The Phillipsburg Fresh Stop Market, a Norwescap initiative, hosted its “Ice Cream with the Cops” social, and the turnout was ...
NEW JERSEY — A recall affecting milk products sold at Wawa stores across New Jersey has been classified as a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to the possible presence of foreign material.According to the FDA, Wawa Beverage Company voluntarily recalled several milk ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Centenary University wrestlers and Phillipsburg High School graduate’s Joey Innamorato and Kayla Melsky have been named National Wrestling Coaches Association academic Division III All-Americans for the 2025-26 season.Innamorato, a junior from Stewartsville who is majoring in ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Sophomore midfielder Emma Butler scored six goals and junior attacker Kayla Hikade contributed four to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 15-3 victory over Kittatinny in a season-opening non-conference girl’s lacrosse game on Thursday on Bellis Field at Maloney Stadium.Senior ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—A weekend of sunshine, but a little chilly, didn’t stop hundreds of Phillipsburg children from a 9:00 AM start at Maloney Stadium March 28, 2026 for the annual Egg Hunt, hosted by the Warren County Exchange Club.With over 5500 bright plastic eggs filled with 48 prizes, 12 for each ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Host Saucon Valley scored five fourth quarter goals to pull away from a 12-9 advantage after three quarters on the way to a 17-9 victory over Phillipsburg High School in the Stateliners season-opening boy’s lacrosse game on Friday.Senior attacker Ryan Evans led P’burg with four ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Under a cold Saturday sky, the streets of Warren County became a stage for civic activism on March 28, 2026. Organized by the grassroots group Warren County Action Together (WCAT), over 150 registered attendees gathered along Route 22 in Phillipsburg before a second, larger wave ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — A community resource is returning to action in Phillipsburg. After being closed for the past month, the River of Life Food Pantry has officially announced its reopening tomorrow, Saturday, March 28th.The pantry, a ministry of River of Life Presbyterian Church, serves as a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Phillipsburg woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist seriously injured in Maplewood last month. Police identified the driver as Helen Barrera, 47, of Phillipsburg, who was operating a silver BMW at the time of the incident. She has ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Residents visiting the Mercer Street playground this week may have noticed a new addition to the landscape on Tuesday: a brand-new sign and a brand-new Governor.In what local officials call a "vendor error" a recently erected sign at the park mistakenly identified New Jersey ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council on Tuesday evening approved two resolutions related to the sinkholes that opened on Summit Avenue in mid-February, as displaced residents continue to seek answers more than a month later. On Feb. 16, two sinkholes opened in close proximity near the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A resident has proposed amendments to a local ordinance governing yard sales, arguing the changes could benefit both residents and the broader community amid ongoing economic challenges. “I think with today’s financial situation, where everyone’s having a tough time, it would do ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Phillipsburg property owner questioned the reliability of police patrols during the March 24 Phillipsburg Town Council meeting, citing concerns about the security of vacant homes. Bill Ohlandt, who said he owns property on Summit Avenue, questioned whether officers have been ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted woman. Authorities say Fay Ann Anderson, 55, is wanted for theft by deception for her role in a 2022 offense where she was alleged to purposely obtain property belonging to the victim after ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously approved the second reading of a redevelopment plan for the former Armory property, advancing a proposal that could eventually bring a new municipal complex to the site. Ordinance 2026-09 formally adopts the redevelopment plan for 441 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Prisha Malhotra shot a seven-over 31 and teammate Alekhya Maddali a 33 to lead Montgomery past host Phillipsburg High School 128-158 in a season-opening Skyland Conference golf match on Tuesday at Architects Golf Club that was stopped after six holes due to blustery weather ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The Phillipsburg Board of Education has moved forward with a $101,855,741 tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year, following a focused Saturday work session at the district's board offices. The proposal, which passed with no discussion from the board members present at the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The staff at TAPinto Phillipsburg wants to know: who is your go-to for a great steak sandwich?We have tried over a dozen, and each has its reasons, the sauce, the meat piled high, oh let us not forget the roll. Stop by your favorite restaurant and order up a cheesesteak to ...
GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stingers give back and it was on full display this past Friday, March 20th, as the Greenwich Township community gathered for the PTO’s 2nd Service Night. The event proved to be another success, bringing families together to support a local cause and commit to giving ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council is set to hold a second reading on a redevelopment plan for the former Armory property. Ordinance 2026-09 would adopt a redevelopment plan for 441 Heckman Street, identified on the town tax map as Block 1105, Lot 2, and commonly known as the ...
PATERSON, NJ - After 367 days in immigration detention, Leqaa Kordia returned home Sunday to Paterson, where she reunited with her family and community, describing what she called “a long year and tough year,” and vowing to continue advocating for others still detained.“It’s been a long year, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – It takes more than a blizzard to stop the students of Lopatcong.On Saturday, January 17th, students were geared up for their 2nd Annual Food Drive to benefit the River of Life Food Pantry. By late morning, however, Mother Nature staged a takeover. Snow began falling at a ...