Asbury Park Top Stories
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
November 14, 2024
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Burlington County teenager has been charged with arson in connection to a significant forest fire that consumed 52 acres of land over the course of several days, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evesham Police Department. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Wine enthusiasts will have an afternoon to savor on December 8 as the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Downtown Wine Tour. This event offers an exciting, guided wine-tasting experience at three top downtown Asbury Park restaurants: The Black Swan, Brando's Citi ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Beginning at 6:00 PM tonight (11/12/24) and ending tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM (11/13/24) there is a Code Blue warning in Monmouth County.In accordance with New Jersey Code Blue Legislation, when the National Weather Service forecast temperatures reaching 32 degrees (32°F) or ...
NEWTON, NJ – Firefighters from Newton and other Sussex County departments are assisting local fire departments with the Jennings Creek fire in which a young firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. Some reports say a tree fell on him as he was battling the blaze in Sterling Forest, though ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — GoMo Health, a prominent health and wellness engagement firm based in Asbury Park, announced the addition of Dr. Michael Barr, MD, MBA, MACP, FRCP, as its new Executive Clinical Advisor. Dr. Barr brings over 35 years of clinical and leadership experience to the advisory board, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park will host an in-person public open house to present local residents with the final design plans for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Asbury Park project. This initiative focuses on implementing traffic calming measures and enhancing bike and pedestrian ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - City officials have issued a reminder to residents regarding the city’s leaf collection program, which will continue with weekly pickups through the end of the year. Residents are encouraged to place leaves curbside in biodegradable leaf bags or loose leaf piles, ensuring a 6-inch ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Belmar & Lake Como Chamber of Commerce, is set to host their inaugural joint Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, November 20, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, located at 1200 Ocean Avenue ...
BELMAR, NJ — On November 9, from 1 PM to 8 PM, the Jersey shore will come alive with the sounds of blues and rock at the 2024 Veteran’s Music Festival. Hosted by the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce (NJSVCC) and sponsored by the Veterans Foundation of America, Horizon NJ Health, and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Jessie Ricks, Dominic Latorraca, and Stephanie Ackerman have emerged victorious in the highly contested Asbury Park School Board election, defeating Dr. Shadab Maghsood, Danielle Brascomb, and Mariella Soria-Flores. Ackerman led the results with 2,368 votes, followed by Ricks with ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – In a decisive victory, incumbents Amy Quinn, Yvonne Clayton, and Eileen Chapman won re-election to the Asbury Park City Council, based on unofficial results released by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office at 10 p.m. Tuesday. The three incumbents defeated challengers Garrett ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park invites residents to a Community Input Session on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza. This session will provide insights into the city's Municipal Energy Plan, focusing on sustainable energy solutions ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The upcoming council election in Asbury Park is set to shape the city’s future, as six candidates vie for three critical seats in Tuesday's vote. With a slate of three incumbents running against three challengers, this election represents a defining moment for the city. Central ...
ASBURY PARK — This holiday season, Asbury Park invites shoppers to take advantage of free parking while they explore the city’s diverse local retailers. Starting in November and running through December, visitors can park for free at designated times to make their holiday shopping experience even ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — LeTip of Asbury Park is rallying the community for its second annual "Football for Food" fundraising event, set for Sunday, November 3rd, at The Black Swan on 601 Mattison Avenue. Running from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., this exciting day of football, food, and fun aims to provide ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville resident Joe Huber has made it to 149 marathons, and he’s ready to run his 150th marathon on Nov. 3 in New York City.The 74-year-old has been running since he made friends with some runners in 1982, he recently told TAPinto Montville. He quit smoking and had gained 30 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul, D-Monmouth, have introduced a new bill aiming to expand Medicaid coverage to include fertility preservation services for patients at risk of infertility due to medical treatments. The legislation, A5000/S3831, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Star-Ledger newspaper will cease print early next year, shutting down its Pine Brook printing facility, it was announced Oct. 30.The Newark Morning Ledger Company, owner of the Star-Ledger, said that the decision to shut down was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — In a powerful tribute to history and a modern approach to Holocaust education, Asbury Park High School students took part in an immersive experience on Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, using virtual reality technology. The interactive program, Inside Kristallnacht, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City Council and Asbury Park's Green Team proudly announced the city’s recent accolades from the New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition (NJCCC) and the Forth Mobility Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) program, marking a significant achievement in local sustainability ...
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A legal challenge involving four Bradley Beach police officers and the borough’s former Police Chief Leonard Guida now places Mayor Larry Fox at the center of allegations of fostering an abusive, discriminatory workplace. The officers, who are pursuing a lawsuit, claim that Fox, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – As October draws to a close, Asbury Park finds itself under a prolonged dry spell, part of a statewide drought that has transformed beaches, parks, and outdoor spots into unexpected fall hotspots. With almost no measurable rain this month, clear skies and warm temperatures have ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department (APPD) has announced an opportunity for PTC-certified individuals to join their team as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I (SLEO I). The department is now accepting applications for this part-time role, which involves essential duties such as ...
WALL, NJ – A local man has been arrested and criminally charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Bank of America branch, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday.Jeffrey L. Kniffin, 50, of Wall Township, faces several charges, including first-degree Armed Robbery, ...
LINCROFT, New Jersey – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting the public to attend the County Clerk’s 29th annual Archives & History Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The free event ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Asbury Park Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. This nationwide initiative aims to provide a safe, ...
ASBRUY PARK, NJ — Asbury Park Television (APTV) was recognized with four awards from the prestigious Jersey Access Group (JAG) Video Awards, celebrating outstanding local programming. APTV's Mike Sodano earned three awards for “AP in 3 Film Challenge, 2023 Compilation,” “Arts Rule in Asbury Park, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The spookiest and brightest event of the season is set to light up Asbury Park. The Halloween Glow Party and Night Market will take place on Friday, October 25th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the historic Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, located at 1300 Ocean Avenue. Hosted ...
It wasn’t surprising that the Camden County Historical Society would present an exhibit about trailblazing Black baseball players. It fits with executive director Jack O’Byrne’s mission to transform the society from what he says was “a boring place to be” a decade ago into a place “to connect with ...