Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
October 8, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Market Street Mission will host its annual 5K Race for Recovery on Saturday, October 25, inviting runners, walkers, families, and volunteers to take part in a morning of fitness, fellowship, and community spirit along the oceanfront boardwalk connecting Asbury Park, Ocean ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council will convene for its next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, with an executive session scheduled for 4 p.m. and the public workshop and regular session beginning at 6 p.m. The agenda includes key discussions on infrastructure improvements, ...
NEW JERSEY — Eligible voters in New Jersey have three ways to cast their ballots in the 2025 General Election.According to the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the three options are in-person early voting, at a polling place on Election Day and using a mail-in ballot.In Person on Election ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A warm October sun shone over thousands of the undead as Asbury Park’s iconic Zombie Walk returned to the Boardwalk for its 17th year on Saturday, October 4. From headless brides to ghostly rock stars, costumed participants filled the streets for an afternoon of frightful fun that ...
PATERSON, NJ - A wave of pink swept through Paterson on Wednesday as cancer survivors, health advocates, and community leaders launched the fourth annual #EverythingElseCanWait campaign, part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A beloved symbol of Asbury Park’s history is taking on new life. Last week, the neon signs that have illuminated the city’s 125-year-old firehouse since the 1940s were carefully removed, marking the end of their era at the corner of Asbury Avenue and Main Street—and the beginning ...
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden addresses attendees during a Shared Services Summit held for municipal elected and appointed officials at the Clubhouse at Hominy Hill. COLTS NECK, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners hosted a Shared Services Summit for municipal elected and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) has launched a new initiative that could reshape housing development across the state, including communities along the Jersey Shore. At its October 2 board meeting, NJHMFA approved the State Tax Credit Subsidy (STCS) ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt will return to his musical home at The Stone Pony on Sunday, October 26, for Hard Rock Presents Stevie Van Zandt’s Party at the Pony, a benefit event supporting his groundbreaking music education nonprofit TeachRock. The evening begins ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park School District and the Asbury Park Police Athletic League (PAL) are teaming up with ART Soccer Training to launch a new youth soccer initiative aimed at building a stronger foundation for the sport in the city.The program kicks off with two free clinics on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Voters in Asbury Park and across District 11 will see familiar names on the Garden State Equality Action Fund’s first round of endorsements for the 2025 General Election. The statewide advocacy group has announced support for Mikie Sherrill in her bid for governor, along with ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – After nearly two decades of summer afternoons filled with wagging tails, dog treats, and good company, The Wonder Bar will host its final Yappy Hour on Sunday, October 12, 2025.Yappy Hour began in 2006 under the leadership of general manager Debbie DeLisa, who has become ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is teaming up with United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to support this year’s “Warmest Wishes” Coat Drive, a community effort to provide local children with new winter coats.Residents are encouraged to donate brand-new coats with tags in youth sizes ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Zombie Walk will once again bring the undead to life on Saturday, October 4, as the city’s iconic Halloween-season tradition celebrates its seventeenth year.The all-ages event has grown into one of New Jersey’s largest fall gatherings, drawing thousands of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of addiction while celebrating the transformative journeys of those who embrace recovery. In New Jersey, the need for support is urgent—more than 2,500 residents lost their lives to ...
RUMSON, NJ – A routine Monday afternoon in Rumson turned frightening when a bullet pierced the window of a home on Meadowbrook Avenue, sparking a police response that has now led to charges against a Red Bank man.Authorities say the incident happened around 3:24 p.m. on September 22, when Rumson ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has announced the completion of major roadway and infrastructure upgrades on Monroe Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Memorial Drive, and Comstock Street between Prospect Avenue and Asbury Avenue.The $3,109,000 project involved more than repaving and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Mercy Center’s Family Resource Center will host its annual Domestic Violence Awareness program on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sisters Academy, 1416 Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park.This year’s gathering, themed “Heal and Hold Center,” highlights the power of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is hosting a Food Assistance Program on Saturday, September 27, 2025, offering free meal kits to residents in need. The distribution will take place at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The initiative, organized by the ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Democratic nominee U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli faced off Sunday evening at Rider University in a town hall–style debate combining panel questions with direct input from members of the public. The 90-minute event, sponsored by New ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Dr. Margie Donlon, and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul have welcomed news of a new contract agreement reached between Jersey Shore Medical Center nurses and Hackensack Meridian Health. The deal resolves ongoing negotiations with HPAE Local 5058, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The spirit of Asbury Park will take center stage when the 2025 Carousel Awards returns on Thursday, October 30 at Asbury Lanes. The annual gala, hosted by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the individuals, businesses, and organizations that have played a pivotal role ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is calling on residents and visitors alike to capture the spirit of the community by submitting photos for its upcoming 2026 City Calendar. The initiative offers an opportunity for local photographers—whether professional or amateur—to showcase their talent ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Rising industrial-metal act BLACK SATELLITE has unleashed their second full-length album, AFTERMATH, which dropped September 5, alongside the release of their first single “Kill For You.” The single, released September 4, showcases the band’s fusion of industrial grit and metal ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This past weekend, Asbury Park’s North Beach and Bradley Park came alive as tens of thousands flocked to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, a two-day celebration of surf, music, art, and community. With sunny skies by day and a warm, breezy atmosphere at night, the festival enjoyed ...
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – St. Peter School, a fixture of Catholic education at the Jersey Shore for more than a century, has received a $2 million pledge from the Golden Dome Foundation to help expand access for families and recognize students who embody the school’s values of faith, respect, and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – High School athletics have had much to celebrate this fall, as student-athletes are delivering exciting performances and raising the profile of the district’s sports programs. Among the highlights is running back A’meire Massie, who has turned in two remarkable games to kick off ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – A solemn crowd gathered at Long Branch City Hall on Thursday as Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul led a September 11 Memorial Service in partnership with the City of Long Branch. The event honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the ...
Sea.Hear.Now 2025: Music, Surf and Art to Take Over Asbury Park This WeekendFestival to feature Blink-182, Hozier, LCD Soundsystem, Lenny Kravitz, Alabama Shakes, and more along the city’s beachfront and boardwalkAlternate headline: Asbury Park Ready for Sea.Hear.Now Festival With Two Days of Music ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families in nearby Neptune Township and students attending the Monmouth County Vocational School District are facing major transportation disruptions after a private bus company suddenly stopped providing service. Monmouth County legislators Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie ...