Asbury Park Top Stories
By TAPINTO ASBURY PARK STAFF
November 20, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A Middletown High School North teacher and girls’ basketball coach has admitted to engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday.During a recent hearing before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Henry P.
BELMAR, NJ – Chief Tina Scott of the Belmar Police Department was honored today with the prestigious Outstanding Women in Municipal Government Award from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, recognizing her leadership, service, and long-standing commitment to advancing opportunities for ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Market Street Mission – Jersey Shore is once again opening its doors this Thanksgiving, offering a free holiday dinner to anyone in the community who wishes to share a warm meal and a sense of belonging.On Thursday, November 27, the Mission will serve a full turkey dinner—with ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has been awarded Gold Level recognition from EZRide and the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, marking a major milestone in the City’s efforts to create safer, more accessible walking and biking routes for students and families.The award, ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a record $100 million settlement with Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., parent company of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, resolving allegations that the insurer fraudulently secured a major state benefits ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This week’s edition of Bob Zuckerman’s “Beyond the Boardwalk” spotlights the grand opening of The Flying Pig Market, a new downtown grocery offering fresh produce, healthy staples, and locally sourced items. The ribbon-cutting takes place Friday, November 21 at noon.Zuckerman also ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Music Foundation is inviting families, music lovers, and community supporters to a special afternoon of live performances and local talent at its “Strike a Chord” fundraiser on Sunday, November 16, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Asbury Lanes. The event aims to raise funds ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – As life-threatening Code Blue conditions are expected to grip Monmouth County this week, Mercy Center announced that it will open its “Under One Roof” Main Street location as the county’s only designated handicapped-accessible warming center. The temporary shelter will provide ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Tensions escalated this week after more than 500 residents arrived to speak at a state-run public hearing on the proposed closure of Monmouth Medical Center — only to be turned away at the door according to US Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. The hearing, held inside an RWJ Barnabas ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Rotary Club of Asbury Park will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, offering a warm celebration of service and gratitude for local veterans.The luncheon will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. at The Renaissance, located at 1110 Valley ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, effectively leaving in place the landmark 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The move was widely praised by LGBTQ+ advocates across the country, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ –In this week’s Beyond the Boardwalk, Bob Zuckerman celebrates the return of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week and welcomes Homesick, the Smith Group’s newest restaurant, as a first-time participant.The column also highlights other Asbury Park favorites and teases next week’s feature on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Residents of Asbury Park and neighboring communities are invited to take part in a Veterans Day celebration hosted by Harold Daley Post 1333 in Neptune on Tuesday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1511 NJ-33. The event is open to the public and will include food, ...
On Tuesday, 11/11, the Bradley Beach community will honor veterans at a special Veterans Day Ceremony in Riley Park. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 am. In the spirit of service, PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A DONATION OF FOOD OR TOILETRIES to Riley Park to support families in need. A ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Residents are invited to join members of the Asbury Park City Council for “Coffee with a Councilperson” on Wednesday, November 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Art of the Bean and Leaf, located at 633 Cookman Avenue.The informal gathering offers community members an opportunity to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Business and community leaders from across Monmouth County will come together for “A Multi Chamber Friendsgiving” on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s in the Freehold Raceway Mall, located at 3710 U.S. 9.The event is being held in celebration of ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Veterans Music Fest will return to the Jersey Shore on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at D’Jais, bringing together seven live bands for a full day of rock and blues by the beach. Doors open at noon, and the event will run through 8 p.m.Admission is $20 at the door, with all proceeds ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park continues its partnership with Community Grants Planning & Housing (CGP&H) to help residents make critical home improvements through the Asbury Park Home Improvement Program.The program provides qualifying homeowners with up to $25,000 in funding ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. sharply criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s administration and RWJBarnabas Health for relocating the upcoming public hearing on the proposed transfer of Monmouth Medical Center’s hospital license from Long Branch to Tinton Falls.The New Jersey ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Incumbent Democrats Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul secured re-election to the New Jersey General Assembly in the 11th Legislative District on Tuesday night, fending off challenges from Republican candidates Andrew Wardell and Jessica Ford. The unofficial results, current as of ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials and members of the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee gathered outside the County’s historic Hall of Records on October 27, 2025, to mark 250 days until America’s Semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026. The Freehold Township High School Marching Band set the tone for a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Monmouth County Job Training Workshop Series will host a special session on Wednesday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Asbury Park City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza.The workshop, presented by the Monmouth One-Stop Career Center, offers residents ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – In the newest edition of Beyond the Boardwalk, columnist Bob Zuckerman spotlights the energy and creativity that define Asbury Park. This week’s column highlights Leaks Fitness, a boutique studio on Main Street founded by Rob Leaks, whose story of perseverance and passion has ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Voters in New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District will head to the polls Tuesday to select two representatives for the State Assembly. With Asbury Park serving as one of the district’s most dynamic and diverse communities, turnout from city residents could play a decisive role in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – With a potential freeze in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits raising concerns for many New Jersey households, TAPinto Asbury Park is sharing information on local resources available to residents who may need food assistance.The New Jersey Basic Needs ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Fisher House Foundation will host The Gingerbread Ball on Friday, December 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Sterling Ballroom, DoubleTree Hotel, located at 700 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. The evening will feature fine dining, live entertainment, and festivities — all ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This November 12, nonprofit leaders, changemakers, and community builders from across Monmouth County will come together for a landmark event designed to strengthen local missions and expand global reach. The Monmouth County Nonprofit Summit, presented in collaboration with the ...
PATERSON, NJ - An Asbury Park man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred last week in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced. According to a statement, Jean Romelus, 29, was arrested in connection ...