To our readers, followers, supporters, and the fine citizens of Phillipsburg,

When I started The BurgShit, “Phillipsburg’s #1 Source for #2 News,” I had a simple dream: to give my hometown the kind of hard-hitting, unapologetic, completely ridiculous journalism it never asked for, but probably deserves.

What I didn’t expect was how many of you would actually show up to read this bullshit.

Starting a small business is no easy undertaking. There are long hours, sleepless nights, financial headaches, technical difficulties, and those occasional moments when you stare at your screen and wonder whether you’ve completely lost your damn mind.

Building something from nothing takes patience, dedication, a little insanity, and people willing to give you a chance.

And that’s exactly what you’ve given us.

Every new follower, every like, every comment, and every share means more to me than you might realize.

I also want to recognize the distinguished collection of questionable professionals who make up our newsroom:

  • Skip Toledo, who never lets the facts interfere with a good punchline.

  • Eddie Reno, whose journalistic instincts are almost as sharp as his ability to avoid actual work.

  • Johnny Utah, bringing investigative determination and absolutely no qualifications.

  • Sonny “Scoop” Sacramento, who could turn a Town Council meeting into a three-ring circus.

  • Frankie Fresno, who believes every story deserves an unnecessary smartass remark.

  • Ricky Montana, whose commitment to journalism is rivaled only by his ability to blame someone else.

  • Joey Daytona, living proof that our newsroom’s hiring standards are dangerously low.

Gentlemen, thank you for your tireless dedication to bringing Phillipsburg the finest second-rate journalism money can’t buy.

And to my beloved hometown of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, thank you.

From South Main Street to Union Square, from the riverfront to the halls of local government, this town continues to provide an endless supply of characters, questionable decisions, and downright absurdity.

Frankly, some days it’s difficult to tell where the actual news ends and our satire begins.

And for that, Phillipsburg, I am eternally grateful.

But before I wrap this up, I have one small favor to ask.

If you enjoy what we’re doing, please help us grow.

Like our stories. Share them on your pages. Tag your friends. Invite your family, your neighbors, your coworkers, and even that one miserable bastard who complains about absolutely everything to follow The BurgShit.

We’re a small hometown operation with big ambitions, questionable judgment, and absolutely no shortage of material. Your support is what keeps this ridiculous little dream moving forward.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping turn a crazy idea into something special.

Stay loyal. Stay skeptical. Keep laughing.

And remember, if the news smells funny, you’re probably reading the right publication.

With sincere gratitude and just a little bullshit,

Richie Taters Editor-in-Chief THE BURGSHIT Phillipsburg’s #1 Source for #2 News

P.S. If you haven’t invited your friends and family to follow us yet, what the hell are you waiting for? We have a reputation to ruin.