Asbury Park Top Stories
By TAPINTO STAFF
March 20, 2025
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D. and Luanne Peterpaul, Esq. have officially filed for the June 10th Primary Election, securing over 700 signatures from residents in support of their bid for re-election in New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District. "Today marks an important step ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
Asbury Park, NJ – For the first time in its history, the Sea.Hear.Now Festival is offering an exclusive pre-sale opportunity for Asbury Park residents, giving locals priority access to tickets before the general public. The pre-sale event will take place Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ (March 13, 2025) – Mercy Center, a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating poverty in Asbury Park, has appointed longtime community advocate and former New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) executive Tom Hayes to lead its expansion efforts. Hayes officially joined the organization on March 10 as ...
ASBURY PARK - City Council introduced an ordinance at their March 12 meeting that will impose a $250 fine for violating beach tent restrictions. With summer months finally within reach, Asbury Park is proposing an ordinance to finally implement consequences for beachgoers who refuse to abide by the ...
ASBURY PARK - Whenever there is a redevelopment plan on the table, emotions run high in the rapidly-changing City by the Sea. The perception described by many residents at the March 12 council meeting is that their best interests are once again at odds with those of a developer. This storyline ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The City of Asbury Park has introduced the EZ Ryde4Life @ Asbury Park program, a transportation assistance initiative aimed at helping senior citizens and income-eligible residents access essential services.Through a partnership with EZ Ride, along with ride-sharing services like ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone and Monmouth Executive Airport Owner Alan Antaki met last week with their respective legal counsel to discuss the future of Monmouth Executive Airport. Their goal was to align their concerns, establish shared objectives, and ensure ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, March 17, the Garden State Equality Action Fund will join a broad coalition of advocacy organizations and more than 100 supporters at the New Jersey Statehouse for the 2025 LGBTQ+ Lobby Day. The event, themed “Freedom for All Bodies,” will bring together Planned Parenthood ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A dazzling new festival is set to illuminate Asbury Park, as world-renowned digital artists gather to debut breathtaking works of animated storytelling. On March 21st, the historic facade of the city’s iconic Paramount Theatre will come alive like never before, radically ...
BELMAR, NJ – In a show of appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces, the Borough of Belmar is offering free season beach badges to military veterans for the 2025 summer season. This new initiative aims to provide veterans with easier and more convenient access to Belmar’s scenic ...
ASBURY PARK – Members of Impact 100 gathered at R Bar on Wednesday night to reflect on a decade of collective giving and the tangible impact of their contributions, particularly their support for the Mercy Center in Asbury Park. The event, filled with gratitude and inspiration, underscored the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Get ready to run, walk, and twirl in a tutu as the TuTu 2.0 Fun Run returns to the Asbury Park boardwalk on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This two-mile event, benefiting Circle of Friends, a Belmar-based nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, promises a morning of ...
NEPTUNE CITY - A 28-year-old male has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Neptune Township man that took place late Tuesday evening in Neptune City, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Neptune City Police Department Chief Matthew J. Quagliato jointly announced ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce and The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce are gearing up to host the highly anticipated 2025 Business Expo on Thursday, March 27th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, located at 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park. This annual ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
BELMAR, NJ — Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-30) has introduced new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to couples struggling with infertility by requiring Medicaid to cover the cost of ovulation-enhancing drugs and related medical services.The bill, known as A5383, is modeled after a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., (D-Ocean Twp) and Luanne Peterpaul, Esq., (D-Long Branch) have recently received the official endorsement of the Monmouth County Democrats for their re-election campaign in the 11th Legislative District. Running unopposed at the Monmouth County ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners issued a press release announcing the grant recipients, awarded by the Monmouth County Historical Commission's historic preservation matching grants and history regrants. The matching grants, totaling $109,035 were awarded to 12 ...
NEWARK - The New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund – a statewide coalition that supports “social, racial and economic justice” – will terminate its Fair Housing Program due to federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.The NJCAEF’s Fair ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ –The highly anticipated 2025 Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to take over the city on Sunday, March 9th, bringing Irish pride, community spirit, and plenty of fun to the Jersey Shore.The parade steps off at 1 PM from Ocean Avenue and 4th Avenue, marching south past ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park is promoting the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to expand housing options for residents. At the February 26th city council meeting, Michele Alonso, AICP, PP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment presented an overview of the city's ADU ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Clubhouse at Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck, was filled with love as Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon officiated a spectacular Group Wedding on Valentine's Day 2025. A total of 13 couples tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony, where love, joy, and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – When a local high school football coach discovered that many of his players and cheerleaders were struggling with food insecurity, he turned to Mercy Center for help. Now, the nonprofit provides weekly groceries for the team, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals. This ...
NEPTUNE CITY -The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and Neptune City Police Department are investigating a stabbing incident that took place in the vicinity of the 200 block of W. Sylvania Ave earlier this morning, 3/5/25. One male victim was taken to a local hospital for ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - 1201 Memorial Drive, the 1.5 acre vacant lot on Memorial Drive between Fourth and Fifth Avenues that is the former site of Fischer Baking Company and a government-operated methadone clinic, was once again the subject of an ordinance before City Council last Wednesday ...