Caption:Key City Diner expects to re-open late April, early May 2024.
Credits:TAPinto Phillipsburg Staff Photo | Ryan Fucilli
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Finally! Key City Diner , located at 985 Route 22 in Lopatcong, plans on reopening to the public in the last week of April or the first week of May.
The new sign is up, and construction will be coming to an end soon, says owner Pete Theo.
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A tragic fire caused by an electric short took place in September 2022, causing the 50s-style diner to undergo demolition and serious renovation.
Reports during the fire stated an employee called 911 after she and a few patrons evacuated the building. Police said there were no reported injuries or suspicious activity.
At that time, it was reported that four neighboring fire departments – Phillipsburg, Harmony Township, Pohatcong Township, and Alpha – all joined together to extinguish the flames.
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