Phillipsburg Local Pulse

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• 🔥 Harlem Wizards Show: The Lopatcong PTA announces the Harlem Wizards will face Lopatcong teachers at Phillipsburg High School...

Parents and residents: Phillipsburg High School's regular Board meeting tonight, May 4, 2026, is cancelled. Stay tuned for updates from 1 Stateliner Boulevard.

Local crime alert for Phillipsburg:

• Isabella Brown, 27, of Phillipsburg, and Iesha Williams, 35, of Allentown allegedly attacked McIntyre at the...

Family fun incoming! The world-famous Harlem Wizards face off against Lopatcong teachers at Phillipsburg High School on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A Lopatcong PTA highlight not to miss.

Local pride on display as sixth-seeded Phillipsburg girls lacrosse battled third-seeded Voorhees in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament...

• Safety crisis: NJDOT inspection gives bridge zero structural rating; vehicles banned since April 8, pedestrians only.
• Recovery timeline: Temporary...

Bridge Traffic Alerts

• ⚡ Easton-Phillipsburg Free Bridge Lane Shifts: Drivers crossing the Easton-Phillipsburg free bridge should expect lane...

Phillipsburg Stateliners crushed Easton 15-6 for their third straight win at Coca-Cola Park, their Pa. home away from home, ending a prior drought...

Heads up, Phillipsburg drivers! Lane shifts hit the Easton-Phillipsburg “free bridge” this week for ultra-sonic testing on its 130-year-old...

Beloved Business Milestone

• 🔥 Towne Market Owner Retires: Sal Cassar, who opened Towne Market at 135 South Main Street in 1977, is retiring at...

Traffic safety alert in Phillipsburg: A resident warned of jug handle hazards, calling attention to potential local risks amid NJ governance buzz.

Farewell to a true Phillipsburg institution:

• Sal Cassar opened Towne Market in 1977 at 135 South Main Street, running it as a family affair with...

Hot real estate market in Warren County, with average sale at $423K or $264/sq ft.

• Top sale: $624K Washington home (2,924 sq ft)
• Phillipsburg's...

Plan your Phillipsburg outdoor events wisely this weekend:

• Friday: Sunny highs in mid-60s afternoon, but light rain overnight (<0.1")—evening BBQs...

South Main Street Bridge Closure

• 🔥 Ongoing Vehicular Closure: The South Main Street bridge in Phillipsburg remains closed to vehicles due to a...

• Fell 11-4 at home to Hunterdon Central (3-8), led by Dyre Holland's 4 goals, 2 assists
• Trailed just 5-2 at halftime after HC scored 2 in Q1, 3 in Q2
• Phillipsburg netted 4 goals total in resilient effort
  Rally on, Statliners – momentum to build!

Phillipsburg police are working to identify multiple people wanted for illegally dumping trash.

Key details:

• Incident on Saturday, April 4 at 12:23...

South Hunterdon advances with a dominant 13-3 five-inning win over Lenape Valley in H/W/S first round.

Key plays:

• Erin O’Rourke led with 3-for-4,...

Timeline update on South Main Street bridge closure:

• Inspection confirms zero structural/load rating; closed to vehicles, open to pedestrians.
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Phillipsburg leads Warren County in banning data centers across all zoning districts, citing high electricity and water usage.

• Statewide resistance...