Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
September 9, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department has welcomed five new full-time officers to its ranks, strengthening the city’s public safety team and honoring the commitment of those who began their service as Special Law Enforcement Officers.Bryce Bradforth, John Vail, Steven Moschella, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A case that has drawn attention across Monmouth County reached a turning point last week when a former Wall Township High School teacher admitted to sexually assaulting two of her students.Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township, entered guilty pleas to two counts of second-degree ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Get ready for a musical neighborhood takeover: the 9th Annual Asbury Park PorchFest—herself billed as “The Largest Porchfest in the Northeast”—is set to bring free, live performances across the city on Saturday, September 27, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, October 5.This ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – On Thursday, October 23, Monmouth Arts will transform The Asbury Hotel’s Soundbooth and Asbury Lanes into a vibrant world of color, creativity, and high-energy celebration, bringing the playful and dynamic spirit of Pop Art to life on the Jersey Shore.The annual gala will honor a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Join together at 8am, on Thursday, September 11, for a special Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in the Atlantic Highlands, to honor all whose lives were taken by the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook is located at 460 Ocean Boulevard, ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul of Monmouth County are leading a legislative effort to crack down on the growing threat of computer-generated deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). The initiative comes as New Jersey joins 47 other states in urging tech ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and business owners to come together for an evening of connection and community at Kula Urban Farm on Wednesday, September 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The event, themed “Neighbors, Nature & Networking,” offers a chance to ...
BELMAR, NJ – A Monmouth County judge has released a Belmar man accused of punching a 70-year-old bicyclist in the face during a roadside confrontation, allowing him to remain free under court supervision while awaiting trial.At a bail hearing this afternoon, Superior Court Judge Henry P. Butehorn ...
MARLBORO, NJ — Monmouth County has secured a major win for open space preservation with a new land management agreement for the 411-acre property that once housed the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital. The agreement, finalized with the State of New Jersey, ensures the land will be protected and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Transportation Center will transform into a hub of music and community on Friday, September 5, when “Art & Sound at the Station” takes place from 5 to 8 p.m.The free event features live performances from Space, Alex Simone, Anthony Xerri, and Eric Ginsberg.
"The deeds we do, the things we create, built on the strong foundation of centuries past and providing the future with a secure place to stand, will endure long beyond our hour upon the stage." Lillian Burry, 2023.COLTS NECK, NJ — Lillian G. Burry, longtime public servant and the first woman to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Labor Day Monday signaled the close of the summer season in Asbury Park, drawing visitors and residents for one last holiday at the Shore before the calendar turns toward autumn.City beaches stayed open for the day, with lifeguards keeping watch and badge staff welcoming ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill brought her campaign to Asbury Park late this afternoon, drawing several hundred people to a packed fundraiser and community gathering at Ada’s Gojjo, the Ethiopian and Dominican restaurant on Memorial Drive.The event came on Labor Day weekend, a ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Rooftop at Beach Haus Brewery is adding a mystical twist to its late-summer lineup with “Tarot & Tequila Night,” set for Wednesday, September 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.The evening blends entertainment and relaxation, offering guests the chance to enjoy a private tarot card reading ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Assemblywoman Margie Donlon and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul announced that 13 of their bills were signed into law this summer, ushering in new reforms that will touch the lives of Asbury Park residents in tangible ways. Partnering with Senator Vin Gopal, the 11th District ...
NEW JERSEY — Rocker Bruce Springsteen made “Born to Run” a huge hit.Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., on the other hand, has lived that album's title song, running and winning election after election in New Jersey since 1982.Now, Pallone (D-NJ 6th Dist) has introduced a Congressional resolution to honor the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park is taking a big step toward a greener future thanks to a $20,000 Green Communities Grant from the New Jersey Forest Service. Working with the City’s Environmental Shade Tree Commission, Department of Public Works, Transportation Department, City Manager’s Office, and ...
FREEHOLD, NJ: Monmouth County has plenty to celebrate as the Board of County Commissioners congratulates the students, parents, teachers and administration of the Monmouth County Vocational School District’s (MCVSD) High Technology High School, Biotechnology High School, Marine Academy of Science ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Monmouth County lawmakers are reminding local homeowners and renters under age 65 that applications are now available for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief program.Senator Vin Gopal, along with Assemblywomen Dr. Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul, announced that the expanded ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The milestone anniversary marks half a century of the Clearwater Festival, a tradition first founded in 1975 on Sandy Hook by Robert Killian, who was inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Killian, who will perform during the event, will also be ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting our County's high school students to enter this year's High School Archives & History Day Photography Contest! In honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, the contest theme is “Revolutionary Monmouth County," which ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Center Square Thrift Shop will celebrate its 10th anniversary this September with a special weekend of events on Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7. Visitors will be able to shop for unique items, pick up commemorative tote bags, and take advantage of flash sales during the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A dramatic rescue unfolded this morning when a child trapped inside a burning Prospect Avenue home escaped by leaping from a second-floor window into the arms of first responders.The blaze was reported just before 9 a.m. and quickly spread through the two-story residence.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, in collaboration with Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, recently opened a special exhibition honoring Bruce Springsteen and his Long Branch roots for his iconic album Born to Run, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Arts Council (APAC) is inviting local creatives and film enthusiasts to mark their calendars for its upcoming Filmmaker Meetup, scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Asbury Park Public Library, located at 500 Second Avenue.The September ...
BELMAR, NJ – One year ago this week, on August 20, 2024, a simple beach-badge check on the Belmar beachfront escalated into an arrest that drew national attention. The encounter involved 28-year-old surfer Liam Mahoney and Belmar Police Officer Ryan Braswell. Body-camera video later released by the ...
BELMAR, NJ – One year ago this week, on August 20, 2024, a simple beach-badge check on the Belmar beachfront escalated into an arrest that drew national attention. The encounter involved 28-year-old surfer Liam Mahoney and Belmar Police Officer Ryan Braswell. Body-camera video later released by the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Our County Park System has announced an exciting lineup of events for late August and September, offering something for everyone — from concerts and outdoor adventures to Oktoberfest celebrations and skateboarding lessons. Here are a few highlights: American Classics: Weill, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has been named the Best Small Beach Town in the United States for 2025 by Travel + Leisure, a recognition that underscores the city’s transformation into a destination where coastal charm meets cultural vibrancy.The announcement, published in an August 15 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park is expected to feel the brunt of Hurricane Erin’s offshore impacts beginning Thursday, with forecasters warning of dangerous surf, coastal flooding, and gusty winds. While the storm’s center will remain well out at sea, its large wind field will churn up conditions ...