Asbury Park Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
April 8, 2025
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) Educational Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025–2026 academic year, offering significant support to non-traditional students who are continuing their education and striving to advance their ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Garden State Equality marked a powerful milestone today with the unveiling of the “Cornerstone of Gratitude,” a plaque commemorating the collective effort behind the organization’s newly opened Statewide Headquarters, located at 308 Main Street.Set in a historic building from the ...
Chef James Avery teaches Culinary Workshop to students as part of Lunch Break's Alliance for Success Career Exploration Workshop Series. MONMOUTH COUNTY – Lunch Break’s Alliance for Success Career Exploration Workshop series kicked off with an inspiring session led by renowned chef, entrepreneur, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The City of Asbury Park will spotlight its vibrant small business community during the second annual Made and Sold in Asbury Park event, taking place on Saturday, April 26, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel.The event will feature a marketplace-style ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Get ready for a night of fierce fashion, fearless comedy, and impressive talent as drag icon Pissi Myles takes center stage as host and MC of “A Wicked Good Time” happening Thursday, April 24, from 7 to 11 p.m. under the roof of the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall. Known for her ...
BELMAR, NJ - Planning the perfect wedding isn’t just about the big day—it’s about creating unforgettable moments leading up to it. That’s where Beach Haus Brewery, located in downtown Belmar, NJ, shines! Our venue offers the ideal setting for an elegant, stress-free, and picture-perfect wedding ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce invites local professionals to its monthly networking mixer, Business Made Social, on Wednesday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Appliance Brokers Ltd., located at 1001 Asbury Avenue.This free event offers a relaxed environment for entrepreneurs, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — In a milestone celebration of culture, service, and community, the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) honored Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul with its 2025 Public Service of the Year Award during the Society’s 150th anniversary gala on March 29 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country ...
LINCROFT, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners invites job seekers to attend the 2025 Workforce Development Spring Job Fair, which will take place on Tuesday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookdale Community College Robert J. Collins Arena located at 765 Newman ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park School District is once again facing significant financial challenges, with a projected $11 million shortfall in its preliminary budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The growing deficit marks the latest chapter in what has been a years-long struggle to stabilize the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Health and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of have reached a multi-year agreement that guarantees uninterrupted, in-network access for patients across the state—bringing relief to Asbury Park residents who rely on the health system’s hospitals, doctors, and ...
NEW JERSEY: The Ashley Lauren Foundation is proud to announce its highly anticipated Chefs Who Care event, set to take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Addison Park in Aberdeen, N.J. For tickets and sponsorship information:text “CWC2025” to 76278 or visit CWC2025.givesmart.comThis special ...
ASBURY PARK – The aroma of creativity and culinary talent filled the air as the Asbury Park School District hosted the 15th Annual Future Chefs National Challenge, a high-energy cooking competition that showcased the skills of five promising young chefs from grades 1 through 5.Sponsored by Sodexo ...
CAMDEN – The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Camden County Commissioners announced on Sunday that they will join the national blue envelope initiative that lets police officers at a traffic stop know that the driver is autistic or has other special needs.The envelope, designed to hold ...
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
ASBURY PARK - The City of Asbury Park in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Asbury Park issued a proclamation designating the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.The Kiwanis Club of Asbury Park is a local chapter of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Bazaar and Asbury Park Boardwalk are bringing back one of the city’s most anticipated spring events with the 2nd Annual Asbury Park Night Market + Spring Disco, set for Friday, April 11, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at the historic Grand Arcade of Convention Hall.Billed ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recently announced that Nick Zaremba, a resident of Middletown, has been chosen as the winner of the third annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest. To reserve your 2025 Monmouth County Travel Guide, visit ...
ASBURY PARK — The long-awaited restoration of the historic Paramount Theatre is officially underway, following the Asbury Park City Council’s March 26 approval of a contract with Madison Asbury Retail, LLC, the owner of the Convention Hall Complex and adjacent boardwalk properties.The agreement ...
Note: This article first published earlier in the month. MONMOUTH COUNTY– In support of economic development for small businesses in Monmouth County, March was the kick-off by the County Board of Commissioners proclaiming March 2025 as Craft Beverage Month throughout the county. The initiative is ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Ocean Township has launched its annual Movers for Moms campaign, running till May 9. The campaign supports 180 Turning Lives Around, a Monmouth County nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault rebuild their lives.This ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the County Clerk’s annual Elections & Voting Video Contest for 2025. This year’s contest asks students to reflect on what voting means to them and why it is important, while ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - RunAPalooza 2025 is officially locked in for Saturday, April 5, with all race events — including the 5K, Half Marathon, and Relay — starting at 8:30 a.m. Organizers have announced that general registration is now closed, having reached the event’s participant limit.While ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Garden State Equality is set to host its annual Equality at Work Symposium on Friday, April 11, at Bell Works in Holmdel, bringing together a diverse coalition of business leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, and young professionals for a full day dedicated to ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents: The arrival of spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that Monmouth County has to offer! It is also a great opportunity to shop local, which is exactly what everyone can do during the Annual Made in Monmouth event on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to ...
ASBURY PARK – Children from preschool through fourth grade are invited to a cozy and enchanting evening of bedtime stories with local heroes. The Asbury Park and Neptune Police Departments will host “Read with Police Officers” on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 6:45 to 7:45 PM at the Asbury Park ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A night of delicious food, live entertainment, and community celebration awaits as Center à La Carte 2025 takes over The Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Thursday, April 24. The annual event, now in its 33rd year, is a cornerstone of Asbury Park’s social calendar, bringing ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — New Jersey Senate Education Chairman Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) issued a strong rebuke following President Donald Trump’s Executive Order directing the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, calling the move “an unprecedented attack on public education.”Gopal, who leads the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Get ready for two days of epic music, ocean waves, and festival magic as the Sea.Hear.Now Festival returns to the beaches of Asbury Park on September 13 and 14. This year’s lineup is stacked with legendary rock bands, indie favorites, and rising stars, all set to take the stage ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Solar Landscape, a leading national commercial rooftop solar developer, has been named a Top Workplace by USA Today, ranking among the top five percent of all companies surveyed for key workplace values such as “Meaningful Work,” “Innovation,” and “Company Direction.” The ...