Phillipsburg Local Pulse

Urgent sinkhole warning for Phillipsburg suburbs:

• State of emergency declared after Feb 2026 sinkholes swallowed a dump truck and sagged...

Phillipsburg's cultural scene gets a heritage lift:

• New treasure: Portrait of a Seated Gentleman oil painting gifted by Warren County Cultural &...

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 New Police Chief Sworn In: James McDonald Jr. has been sworn in as Phillipsburg police chief, succeeding the retiring...

• Key contact: William Benz at 610-739-1521 (fax: 610-330-9177), P.O. Box 5121, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
• Mission: Your link to shopping, dining, and...

Warren County's food scene is hiring now with great pay and perks. Perfect for Phillipsburg job seekers:

• Jersey Mike’s Subs (Washington): Crew...

Grassroots power shines as Warren County Action Together (WCAT) mobilized over 150 demonstrators along Route 22 on March 28.

• Not left or right, but...

Phillipsburg ramps up public safety vigilance under new Police Chief James McDonald Jr., sworn in after Chief Goodell's retirement—a legacy leader...

• Swift correction: New Mercer Street Park sign misspelled Gov. Mikie Sherrill as Mike due to vendor error; town fixed it in-house Thursday.
• Park...

Twin Rivers Tubing offers tubing on the Delaware River as a key attractions & activities option.

Phillipsburg schools show resilience amid challenges:

• State aid shrinking for 29% of NJ districts, hitting senders to P'burg High.
• Wave of...

Hidden riverside spot at 12 River Rd with Delaware views from the porch, including Riegelsville bridge.

• Revamped neighborhood bar: Transformed...

Phillipsburg HS boys golf triumphs 162-163 over Hillsborough in a thrilling Skyland Conference match. Medalist Eddie O'Neil spearheads the rebound victory!

Phillipsburg's Land Use Board has backed an ordinance banning data centers townwide to protect against high water, power, and noise impacts. Prioritizing local resources over big tech strain.

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