Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
November 30, 2024
BELMAR, NJ — Braving icy winds and freezing temperatures, over 400 people took to the frigid waters of Belmar Beach today for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) annual Polar Plunge fundraiser. The fourth iteration of this popular event saw a record-breaking ...
NEPTUNE - Last Saturday, Neptune Township Fliers Football had their annual rivalry game against Asbury Park's Blue Bishops at Asbury Park. Asbury Park took the win in overtime, while having been trailing 8-0 before a quick tie-up forced the OT and then sailed to a win. It was also the Scarlet ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Small Business Saturday on November 30 is the perfect opportunity to explore and support Asbury Park’s vibrant small business community. With hundreds of businesses contributing to the city’s economy, Asbury Park offers a diverse mix of unique shops, eateries, and services that ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - A collaborative effort between the State Troopers Fraternal Association (STFA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Locals 400 and 827 has culminated in a successful weeks-long food drive to support the Mercy Center. The initiative, which concluded on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Thanksgiving is upon us, and as the holiday season begins, TAPinto expresses heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to cover the vibrant and ever-evolving city of Asbury Park. While it may not be the largest town on the Jersey Shore, it undoubtedly holds one of the biggest ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP) will celebrate the holiday season with the “Holiday Turf Jam” on Tuesday, December 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Asbury Park Library, located at 500 1st Avenue. This free event will feature live music, light refreshments, ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - According to a communication today by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, a Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against two men in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of Marques Mills in front of his Neptune Township home, Monmouth County ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - As the soaring cost of groceries continues to strain local families, the Mercy Center in Asbury Park is stepping up to spread holiday cheer. Through its annual Thanksgiving food distribution, the nonprofit has already provided full holiday meals to more than 1,400 individuals and ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced the winners of the 2024 High School Photography Contest conducted in conjunction with the County Clerk’s successful 29th annual Archives and History Day.“This year’s winning photographs provide a glimpse into life here in ...
ASBIRY PARK, NJ - Assembly members Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul marked Transgender Day of Remembrance this week with a heartfelt message of unity and advocacy during an event in Asbury Park. The assembly members joined community members to honor the lives lost to violence and discrimination ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – In recognition of the 37th World AIDS Day, The Center in Asbury Park, alongside co-sponsors Trinity Church, Prevention Resource Network, and local community organizations, invites residents to join a weekend of reflection, awareness, and celebration. Sunday, December 1st: The ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - As announced on today's episode of The Kelly Clarkson show, this year’s NBC 4 New York/Telemundo 47 “Star Choir” winner is our very own Neptune High School’s Scarlet Sound a cappella choir. The choir will perform during NBC’s broadcast of “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Wolfe & Kron Books, a queer-woman owned bookstore specializing in LGBTQIA and BIPoC authors, has launched its “Get Shelved” fundraiser on Kickstarter. The campaign, which went live on November 21, aims to raise funds for custom shelving in its newly leased Uptown Asbury Park ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Thanksgiving can be a challenging time for those facing homelessness, addiction, or financial hardship. To ensure no one faces the holiday alone, the Market Street Mission – Jersey Shore, formerly known as Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner on ...
EVESHAM, NJ – A second teenage boy has been arrested on Tuesday, November 19 in connection with the October 30 forest fire that sent 53 acres of land up in flames, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evensham Township Police Department.Similarly to the initial suspect, the boy is ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Asbury Park is among 11 New Jersey communities selected to receive a grant through the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC). Funded by Walmart, the grant aims to bolster mental health support, substance use prevention, and intimate partner ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
NEW JERSEY - Check your carrots to see if they've been distributed by Grimmway Farms, based in Bakersfield, California, according to The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).The whole bagged and baby carrots, which are likely no longer on store shelves but may be in consumers' homes ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The holiday season will shine brighter for children in Monmouth County as the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), a national nonprofit, partners with Pulte Homes to deliver joy through its Toy Express program. On December 5, 2024, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At the recent Sea Girt council meeting, one of the key topics running up and down the Jersey coastline is the talk and direction coming out of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the impact the recommended changes by the DEP could have on tens of thousands ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Ocean Township Police report that Joseph Antebi, 25, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 16, after a West Park Avenue resident called in a report of someone spraying antisemitic messages on a wall.The resident provided security footage of the incident, from which OTPD obtained the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Asbury Park Housing Authority (APHA) is helping residents prepare for the holiday season with a special Thanksgiving giveaway. On Saturday, November 23rd, eligible APHA residents can receive a free turkey, meal package, and gift card during an event designed to bring the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A 38-year-old Asbury Park man has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 46 years for his role in the 2022 killing of a Lakewood resident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday.Jaszhark A. Rogers was convicted on August 16, 2024, of ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-6) and Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) yesterday sent a letter to President Biden urging him to use his authority (under Section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) ) to permanently withdraw currently- unleased, and ...
BELMAR, NJ – Press Plaza has a new, enduring symbol of holiday cheer as the Downtown Christmas Tree has been permanently planted, ensuring a festive centerpiece for years to come. The tree, provided through the combined efforts of the Asbury Park Environmental Shade Tree Commission and the City of ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury Mayor Jaki Albrecht was forced this week to face the limits of her authority when some of her younger constituents requested she outlaw homework.The interchange took place on Nov. 12, when girls from Brownie Troop 98652, and some of their siblings, visited the municipal ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is calling on all local businesses to join in the holiday spirit with its annual Holiday Window Display Contest. Businesses across Asbury Park, from the Boardwalk to Downtown, Main Street, and the West Side, are encouraged to participate, ...
CAMDEN, NJ - New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for customers across the state. The notice follows a drought warning issued on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which asked New Jersey residents to limit use.“We are dedicated to ...