Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
January 23, 2026
ASBURY PARK, NJ – If it feels like winter has already settled in and refuses to budge, forecasters say the next several days could bring the most disruptive stretch yet, as a significant storm takes aim at Asbuey Park.The National Weather Service is warning that a major winter system is expected to ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families with young children are invited to kick off a new, music-infused twist on early literacy this weekend as the Asbury Park Public Library hosts a special Pop Up “Books in Harmony” Story Date on Saturday, January 24 at 11 a.m.The free program, held at the library at 500 1st ...
Belmar is getting a little more magical this February. On Monday, February 10th from 5–9 PM, Beach Haus Brewery will host its Galentine’s Mystic Market, an evening dedicated to friendship, self-love, and supporting local artisans—perfectly timed for Galentine’s and Valentine’s celebrations.The ...
TRENTON, NJ — The e-bike bill we’ve been tracking — a story that first surfaced locally at a Manasquan Council meeting in October, when supporters framed it as a public safety fix and opponents raised concerns about how broadly it could apply — has now cleared both the New Jersey Senate and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A set of maternal and infant health bills sponsored by Monmouth County Assemblywomen Dr. Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy is set to bring new protections and added breathing room for families navigating pregnancy and newborn care in New ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents looking to break into the construction industry or find new career opportunities will have a chance to connect directly with employers and learn about paid training pathways during an upcoming Workforce Information Session hosted at the Interfaith Neighbors’ ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Monmouth County officials, in partnership with the Township of Middletown, have announced plans for a countywide Semiquincentennial parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Organized by the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee alongside ...
Asbury Park, NJ – Talking with young children can be joyful, funny, and surprisingly challenging all in the same five-minute span—and that’s exactly why the Asbury Park School District’s Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT) recently hosted a helpful family workshop focused on building ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Garden State Equality and the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender will host a free expungement clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 21, offering community members an opportunity to learn about clearing eligible records and taking steps toward a fresh start.The clinic will be held from ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners wishes a Happy New Year to Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and invites them to build on a foundation of innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through shared services agreements in 2026.“Monmouth County is proud to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The road to the Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues this weekend with a community fundraiser that promises a hearty meal, a lively atmosphere, and a good cause at the center of it all.The Lucky Leprechaun Breakfast will be held Sunday, January 18, at Kim Marie’s Eat n ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Sometimes the most important things don’t come with flashing lights or a big announcement. Sometimes, it’s a small device on the ceiling—and the few seconds it buys you—that makes all the difference.On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the American Red Cross will partner with the Asbury ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel resident Isabeau Levito will be taking her local training and focus to Milan, Italy when she competes as part of the U.S. Ice Skating team during the 2026 Winter Olympics next month. Levito earned her spot on the 16-member U.S. Ice Skating Team on Sunday, January 11, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department marked a significant moment for its leadership ranks Tuesday with a slate of promotions and appointments announced by Police Director John B. Hayes.The promotions were formally made on Wednesday, January 14, and include multiple supervisory ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is moving forward with a new round of bike-friendly infrastructure improvements, announcing plans to install additional bicycle parking across key corridors and at the city’s Transportation Center by Spring 2026.Funded through a Local Aid Infrastructure ...
WALL TOWNSHIP - Tonight, January 14th, at 7:50 PM, police received a report from a caller on Route 33 in the Tinton Falls/Wall Township area stating that he had been shot at by an occupant of a dark-colored SUV which then fled in the northbound direction of Route 34.As of 8:00 PM, Route 33 was shut ...
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the midst of a strong and rapidly rising flu season, with health officials reporting higher case counts than usual for this time of year and the state’s first pediatric flu death of the season.At the January Sea Girt Council meeting, member of council and practicing ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Garden State Equality and a coalition of partner organizations say they are continuing to refine legislation designed to protect patients and providers involved in reproductive healthcare and gender-affirming care in New Jersey, with advocates signaling the measure remains a key ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: LACE UP FOR HISTORY! Join the healthy fun! JUNE 14, 2026BELL WORKS101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733Join in for a celebration of America's semiquincentennial—250 years of courage and community. This isn't just a race... it's a red-white-and-blue milestone that won't come ...
TRENTON, NJ – Vin Gopal, chair of the Senate Education Committee and Majority Whip, held a press conference at the State House on Monday to build support for a pair of bills designed to overhaul New Jersey’s charter school laws, citing the need for stronger transparency, accountability, and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health’s final approval of Monmouth Medical Center’s Certificate of Need application is expected to have ripple effects throughout the greater Asbury Park area, as state leaders and health systems work to balance a new hospital in Tinton Falls with ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners organized for 2026 during its annual Organization meeting held Jan. 6 at Biotechnology High School, electing Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone to serve as Director and Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco to serve as Deputy Director. The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department spent the morning of January 8 engaging directly with residents during a Coffee With a Cop event held at MacroBites, offering an informal setting for conversation, questions, and community connection.Led by David Hayes, members of the department ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Despite opposition from Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. and other community advocates, Monmouth Medical Center has received final approval from the New Jersey Department of Health for its Certificate of Need application, allowing the health system to move forward with plans for a ...
NEW JERSEY: Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk and Co-Chair of the Monmouth County Republican Organization, has been elected Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party.The vote was conducted on January 5, during a meeting of the Republican State Committee at the Hibernian Club in ...
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the County and its regional partners have been awarded a Resilient NJ grant in the amount of $292,773.25 to support a regional climate resilience planning study for the Shark River Basin, a tidal estuary where freshwater streams ...