Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
December 14, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Winter made its first official appearance along the Jersey Shore on Sunday, December 14, as Asbury Park recorded its first snowfall of the season, with accumulations ranging between five and six inches across the city.Snow began falling early Sunday and continued through much of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – House of Independents has launched its first annual Holiday Toy Drive, inviting concertgoers and community members to help bring some extra holiday cheer to local children by donating new, unwrapped toys throughout the month of December.The toy drive runs from December 1 through ...
The people have spoken, and the next governor of the state of New Jersey is Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill. The 53-year-old has prevailed over the Republican candidate and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, in a hotly contested race that included a fair share of mud-slinging on both ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is inviting residents of all ages to gather for the AP Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at the Asbury Park Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Avenue.The event flyer announcing the celebration highlights an afternoon centered on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A major milestone in Asbury Park’s ongoing waterfront revival was celebrated yesterday as Inspired by Somerset Development broke ground on LIDO Asbury Park, a new eight-story oceanfront condominium project at 1201 Ocean Avenue. The development, which features 112 luxury ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – In recognition of International Human Rights Day, local volunteers with Amnesty International are inviting the community to take meaningful action on behalf of people facing injustice around the world. A Write for Rights letter-writing event will be held Wednesday, December 10 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Parking in Asbury Park will be easier – and free – throughout December, thanks to a holiday parking program designed to support local businesses and visitors during the busy shopping and dining season.The city has announced free citywide parking on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This week’s edition of Beyond the Boardwalk encourages residents to support local businesses during the bustling holiday season. The column highlights a series of upcoming pop-up markets organized by Asbury Fresh and Habitat for Humanity, along with festive cocktail events ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – After more than eight hours of passionate testimony that stretched late into Wednesday night, the New Jersey State Health Planning Board postponed its decision on whether Monmouth Medical Center’s primary hospital license should be moved from Long Branch to a new facility in ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP) is tuning up for a festive evening of music, history, and holiday cheer as it presents the Holiday Turf Jam at the Asbury Park Public Library on Wednesday, December 11.From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy live ...
BELMAR, NJ – The countdown to shamrocks, bagpipes, and one of the Jersey Shore’s most popular traditions has officially begun. The Belmar & Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced that Michele Gannon and Wyatt Earp will serve as Grand Marshals for 2026, with John Hatton ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Opposition is building against a planned assembly in Colts Neck Township Schools featuring U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and representatives from political organizations including Turning Point USA, with both State Senator Vin Gopal and Asbury Park–based Garden State ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Beach Music Studios is bringing its 20th Annual Christmas Holiday Party back to the legendary Stone Pony this weekend, inviting families, friends, and supporters to enjoy live performances while helping children in need across Belmar, Lake Como, and Asbury Park.Featuring the BMS ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, communities across the country unite to ensure America’s veterans are remembered, honored, and taught to future generations. That tradition continues locally on Saturday, December 13, at 12 PM, when the Asbury Park Rotary and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The holiday season in Asbury Park will officially sparkle to life on Saturday, December 6, as the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting returns to Press Plaza on Cookman Avenue, inviting families, neighbors, and visitors to gather for a night filled with cheer.The celebration kicks off ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The iconic Asbury Park Santa Run is back for its milestone 10th year, bringing a sea of red suits and holiday spirit to Oceanfront streets on Saturday, December 6. Thousands of participants are expected to run or walk the festive 5K course, all while raising essential support for ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Beach lovers can get a head start on summer as Asbury Park prepares to roll out its 2026 seasonal beach badge gift certificates starting Monday, December 1. Ideal for holiday gifts, the certificates give families and visitors an opportunity to secure access to the city’s ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. is urging residents throughout the Greater Asbury Park region to attend a crucial public hearing next Thursday, December 4 at 10 a.m., as the state moves toward a final decision on whether RWJ Barnabas Health can close Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Center in Asbury Park has received a significant boost in support for its community programs, announcing that OceanFirst Foundation has awarded the nonprofit a $15,000 General Operating Support Grant. The funding will be distributed over two years, with $7,500 provided in 2025 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The season of giving is underway, and the Asbury Hotel is calling on the community to help make the holidays brighter for local children in need. Donations of items or gift cards are now being collected for the Asbury Park Gift Basket — a project that aims to spread cheer to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners has announced that Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley has been awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award by the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce. The honor was presented during the Chamber’s 40th Annual Golden Osprey Awards held on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - A special Thanksgiving version of Beyond the Boardwalk is available this week, as columnist Bob Zuckerman highlights the powerful work of Community Karma and its leadership of the 2025 Asbury Park Holiday Toy Drive. The upcoming column shares founder Celia Cattani’s story, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Just a few blocks over in neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea, 14-year-old singer-songwriter Lily LiCausi is emerging as one of the Shore’s promising young talents. Her new single, “Stuck in the Mud,” was recorded right here in Asbury Park at the iconic Lakehouse Recording Studios—an ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A popular local tradition is returning to the city — this time with a Friday night twist. The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of First Friday, a reimagined version of the former First Saturday program, after a group of business owners approached the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The State Troopers Fraternal Association and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 400 and 827 have once again teamed up to help ensure that struggling families across Monmouth County have access to food and essential resources this Thanksgiving season.The effort, ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A Middletown High School North teacher and girls’ basketball coach has admitted to engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday.During a recent hearing before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Henry P.