Business & Finance
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
May 27, 2026
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — If you’ve ever wondered where a career in automotive repair can take you in five years, or where you will be, look no further than Miguel Rosario. On April 27, 2026, the local business owner and graduate of Warren County Technical School returned to his alma mater to talk ‘shop’ ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — South Main Street was transformed into a vibrant, floral promenade on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as local residents donned their finest Kentucky Derby hats and attire for Phillipsburg’s Savor and Shop Passport Event: Kentucky Derby Edition.From 12 PM to 6 PM, approximately 50+ ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The town’s second recreational cannabis dispensary is set to begin a soft launch this weekend, starting April 17. Broad Street Buds, located at 51 North Broad Street, announced it will open just ahead of April 20, widely recognized as “4/20,” an unofficial holiday celebrating ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - People across the United States took part in what organizers called a “National Shutdown” on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, declaring it a day of protest aimed at federal immigration enforcement practices that critics say have resulted in multiple deaths and violations of civil ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – While national brands are dropping $7 million on 30-second TV spots, this BIG Game is happening soon, local businesses in Phillipsburg, Warren County and the Lehigh Valley can huddle up for a different kind of game. TAPinto Phillipsburg has launched a community-focused Big Game ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – While national brands are dropping $7 million on 30-second TV spots, this BIG Game is happening soon, local businesses in Phillipsburg, Warren County and the Lehigh Valley can huddle up for a different kind of game. TAPinto Phillipsburg has launched a community-focused Big Game ...
LOPATCONG, NJ – Not even a January Jersey snowfall could chill the warm reception of the community as they gathered on Sunday to celebrate the grand opening of DripWellness by SubZero.We know, the weather may not have been cooperative, but this is one dedicated business, and a large family ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Customers have spoken, and Around Again Consignment Boutique has been named the best consignment shop in Warren County for 2025. Located at 154 S. Main St. in Phillipsburg, the boutique earned the distinction through the BusinessRate Best of 2025 Awards. According to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Downtown Phillipsburg is now home to a new hub of celebration and style. Party & Pop Balloon Co., a chic party boutique and helium balloon bar, officially celebrated the grand opening of its first storefront on Dec. 11, 2025. The boutique brings a modern, playful twist to how ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – As the countdown to the gift-giving season begins, excitement is building in downtown Phillipsburg for the inaugural "St. Nick's Shopping Spectacular." Event organizers, Sullivan's Mercantile, have released a lineup of local merchants set to transform Shappell Park into a lit up, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Already thinking about the gift giving season? Get a jump start on the holiday season shopping while supporting your neighbors and small businesses! Sullivan's Mercantile is excited to announce the inaugural "St. Nick's Shopping Spectacular," an evening event designed to champion ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 23, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board unanimously deemed the application from Eggxpress Services LLC complete with temporary waivers, advancing plans to convert the well-known “Cow Building” at 340 Fleming Drive from an antique mall into a repackaging and distribution ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The Arc of Warren County has announced that Lorraine D’Sylva-Lee, President and CEO of LEE Services in Phillipsburg, will receive the prestigious Trailblazer Award at the upcoming Community Excellence Awards ceremony on November 19, 2025. The award recognizes D’Sylva-Lee's ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A burst of color and celebration is coming to downtown Phillipsburg this fall. Party & Pop Balloon Co., a stylish party boutique and helium balloon bar, is set to open its first storefront at 493 South Main Street in mid-November. The shop will bring a modern playful, and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Forget the scruffy-looking nerf herders glued to their holo-screens. A true Jedi Master of commerce is rising from the Garden State. While the crowds at Pork Roll Palooza were savoring the Jersey delicacy of pork roll, the Deas family of Somerville was busy staffing the ...
WAYNE, NJ — The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued an urgent warning to all licensed professionals about a new scam targeting applicants and licensees with fraudulent emails that attempt to install malicious software.According to the Division, scammers are sending emails instructing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On the afternoon of September 25, 2025, town officials and local residents came together to celebrate the grand opening of J. Robin Barber Shop on Morris Street–the newest addition to Phillipsburg’s growing business community. Remarks were delivered by Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr., ...
PHILLIPSURG, NJ - The lights are officially back on at the former historic Elks building in downtown Phillipsburg. Located at 75 S. Main St. in Union Square, the once-iconic structure has been transformed into a newly renovated luxury apartment complex–The Elks. The celebration featured kind ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - TerrAscend Corp., a leading North American cannabis company, announced its financial results for the second quarter which ended on June 30, 2025. The company reported net revenue of $65 million, slightly down from $67.2 million in Q2 2024. Gross profit margin improved to 51.1%, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Rite Aid’s Phillipsburg location at 755 Memorial Parkway has remained open longer than expected, but as of today, August 4, 2025 has marked down all store items 30-50% until the shelves are empty, anticipating a final date of closure, August 24, 2025. The news broke after the ...
PHILLIPSBURG NJ– On August 3, Jaime Sands, a Phillipsburg ‘lifer’, organized Phillipsburg’s first ever Children’s Business Fair. As a mother to a five year old son, Sands explains that she wished kids had a place to learn real world experience, make money, and participate in the community. She had ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Get ready, Phillipsburg! This Thursday, July 31st, from 10 AM to 12 PM, the future moguls of our community are setting up shop right outside the Firth Youth Center (FYC) for a lemonade stand you won't want to miss! This event checks all the boxes.This isn't just any lemonade ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - What began as a walk-out basement retail setup in Chris Hamilton’s Hackettstown garage has now evolved into an operational bike shop in Phillipsburg. Tailor Fit Cycles, an established name in road, gravel, and custom bikes, will hold a grand opening at 27 Union Square on August ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ– Despite a fitting downpour that mirrored owner Malia Borges's wedding day, the spirit of creativity and community shone brightly as B.Crafty Studio celebrated its grand opening on Sitgreaves Street. The event drew a warm crowd of family, friends, and local dignitaries, marking ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - What started with a chance meeting in 2001 at NJCU between Malia and Hector has blossomed into a vibrant family venture, BCrafty Studio, now a creative hub in Phillipsburg, NJ. Malia, the skilled crafter, and Hector, the imaginative maker, have teamed up with their daughter, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA - United Airlines will end its Landline bus service between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) effective September 1, 2025, according to airport officials.The service provides passengers with ground transportation from ABE ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A local business owner is speaking out after his building was shut down by town officials earlier this month, raising questions about code enforcement and communication between local government and small businesses. Warren Smith, owner of Drven, a retail space located at 141 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Community members, business leaders, and local changemakers gathered at the Northampton Country Club for the highly anticipated 2025 Treats & Trophies Awards on May 13, 2025. Hosted annually, the Treats & Trophies Awards serve as a recognition of excellence, dedication, ...