Popular Phillipsburg Diner Permanently Shutters
A popular Phillipsburg diner is permanently shuttering this weekend.
The Red Rose Diner on Route 22 is closing its doors Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m., according to a post on its Facebook page.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of the Red Rose Diner,” reads the post.
“To our staff, you have shown grace, warmth, and dedication, and our gratitude for you all is immeasurable. To our customers, thank you for all the wonderful memories, the laughter, and the loyalty that you have shown us over the past four years.”
The diner extends well-wishes to its longtime customers and loya…
Fourth Victim Of Fiery Route 22 Newark Car Crash Dies
A fourth victim involved in a fiery crash on Route 22 in Newark last month has died, reports say.
Asanti McNair had been in critical condition at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, where she died Saturday morning, reports say.
McNair was one of five passengers in a Cadillac sedan that crashed in the eastbound lanes of Route 22 Tuesday around 11:10 p.m. June 9, authorities said.
Taylor Hill, 19, and Kamal Johnson, 18 -- also both Arts High School graduates -- were pronounced dead at the scene, while standout Irvington High School athlete Nashawn Brooks, 20, died at the hospital, …