Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
December 22, 2024
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Rising costs during the 2024 holiday season have left many New Jersey families struggling to make ends meet, let alone afford gifts for their children. On Thursday, December 19, the Salvation Army Asbury Park Corps stepped in to ensure the magic of Christmas reached local ...
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County jury has convicted 18-year-old Joseph N. Argilagos of Asbury Park on all charges related to the 2022 murder of 19-year-old Dariel Vernet, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. The verdict came after a two-week trial before Superior Court Judge ...
BELMAR, NJ - As the holidays approach, Beach Haus Brewery is ready to celebrate with an exciting lineup of events, special hours, and festive brews to delight its patrons. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy seasonal beers or searching for the perfect last-minute gift, Beach Haus ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - This Christmas, the Market Street Mission in Asbury Park is opening its doors to share the joy and warmth of the season with those in need. On Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th, the Mission will serve a free holiday dinner with all the festive trimmings at its Jersey Shore ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park, in collaboration with UFBC Manna Food Pantry, has launched a donation drive to assist the 12 families displaced by the devastating Vita Gardens fire on December 18. Community members are encouraged to donate new or gently used clothing, toiletries, gift ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Holiday Turf Jam brought holiday cheer and community spirit to the Asbury Park Public Library on Wednesday, December 18. The festive event featured live music, book signings, and holiday camaraderie, delighting attendees of all ages. The event was headlined by an impressive ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents planning spring travel to review their passport expiration dates. Many countries enforce rules requiring a passport to remain valid for up to six months after travel dates, and failure to comply could result in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce invites the community to come together on Tuesday, December 31, at 5:30 p.m. in Kennedy Park for the annual Downtown Asbury Park Menorah Lighting. This cherished tradition brings residents and visitors together to celebrate Hanukkah in the heart ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This holiday season was one to remember for the students of Mercy Center’s Sisters Academy of New Jersey, thanks to a pair of extraordinary celebrations that brought joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season to life. On December 11, 59 students from the academy embarked on a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, M.D., and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, Esq. are calling for stronger federal and state collaboration to address the rise in drone sightings across Monmouth County. Following a briefing with the New Jersey State Police and the NJ ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Beach Music Studios invites the community to its highly anticipated annual Christmas holiday party on Sunday, December 15, at 12 noon at the legendary Stone Pony. This lively celebration promises an afternoon filled with live music, holiday cheer, and an opportunity to spread joy ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Concerns over escalating drone activity across New Jersey continue to grow, with daily sightings reported in Monmouth County and beyond. The issue, which has persisted for nearly three weeks, has drawn responses from federal, state, and county officials demanding answers and swift ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — On Saturday, December 7, 2024, holiday joy filled the air as the Asbury Park Police Department hosted its annual "Shop With A Cop" event, bringing smiles to the faces of local children and strengthening community ties. Deputy Chief Thompson, along with officers from the Asbury ...
NEW JERSEY - Addressing concerns of New Jersey's Jewish community, the state government is considering measures to move the New Jersey Primary Election, held on the first Tuesday in June per state statute, to the second Tuesday of this June (6/10/25).In a joint statement released today, Governor ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The vibrant streets of Asbury Park have been buzzing with excitement as Hollywood descends upon the iconic Stone Pony to film the highly anticipated movie “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The film, which delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen’s groundbreaking album “Nebraska,” ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This holiday season, The Center in Asbury Park invites the community to an unforgettable evening of creativity, connection, and holiday cheer. The second Center Creates event will be held on Thursday, December 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 806 Third Avenue, showcasing the incredible ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Police here and across the state are starting a month-long crackdown on drunk driving, many of those efforts fueled by grants from the NJ Department of Highway Traffic Safety.The state’s 2024 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign has divided $732,400 among 130 law enforcement ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park City Council will convene on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, for its final regular meeting of the year, addressing a robust agenda that includes redevelopment projects, budget resolutions, and infrastructure improvements. The day will begin at 3:00 p.m. with an ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Library has announced the implementation of a fine-free policy on overdue materials, aligning with nearly 35% of public libraries across New Jersey in adopting this approach. Under the new policy, overdue fines will no longer be charged on most circulating ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The spirit of the holiday season filled the gymnasium of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) on Thursday, December 5, as the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) Toy Express rolled into town. Partnering with Pulte Homes, the FRCF delivered a festive ...
BELMAR, NJ - Parents seeking a transformative educational experience for their children are invited to attend the St. Rose Grammar School Open House on Friday, December 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The event will provide families the opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty, and explore a ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – A surge in drone sightings across Monmouth County this week has sparked public concern and prompted a coordinated response from law enforcement. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association President Edward Gunnell announced Friday that ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce will kick off the holiday season with a special tree lighting ceremony in Downtown Asbury Park on Thursday, December 7. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. in Press Plaza with carolers from Alphabets Preschool filling the air with holiday cheer. At ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Garden State Equality Action Fund has praised Republican strategist Mike DuHaime for opposing the House GOP’s recent push to restrict bathroom access for transgender individuals. The organization described the policy as discriminatory and counterproductive, applauding DuHaime for ...
Middletown, NJ – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a NJ Transit train Wednesday morning, Dec. 4.There were significant service disruptions on the North Jersey Coast Line, and at 9:30am a 60-minute delay remained.(North Jersey Coast Line service has resumed in both directions between Long Branch ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Mercy Center of Asbury Park is rallying the community to help spread holiday joy to families in need through its annual Christmas toy drive. The nonprofit invites local businesses, organizations, and individuals to donate new, unwrapped toys, which will be distributed to food ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Small Business Fair on Wednesday, December 4th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at 82 2nd Avenue, Long Branch, will provide local entrepreneurs with a wealth of resources to support business growth and success. Hosted by the City of Long Branch, Long Branch UEZ, and Asbury Park UEZ, the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - This past Thanksgiving Eve, the Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP) received the prestigious Dr. Doris C. Carpenter Excellence Award from Preservation New Jersey. The award celebrates AP-AMP’s efforts to highlight and preserve the rich history of New Jersey’s ...
UPDATE: locatedNEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Mariah Hetzel's family requests anyone who has seen or heard from her in the last 9 days to contact Brick Township Police (732) 262-1100.Mariah was last heard from in Somerset, NJ and has ties to the Neptune Township/Asbury Park Area, as well as Atlantic City and ...
FREEHOLD – This month marks three years since a jogger was attacked and sexually assaulted by a person unknown to her in a local park, and the investigation into the crime remains active and ongoing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Tuesday. “Despite a thorough investigation, ...