Asbury Park Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
June 1, 2026
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A major set of climate-resiliency regulations that could influence future development throughout Asbury Park is getting a second look from state officials, with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announcing plans to extend key provisions of the rule for another ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Ever wanted to see Frenchie Davis perform live? How about local favorite Spilata? On Friday, June 5, attendees will have the opportunity to experience both artists on the same stage as Garden State Equality hosts its largest annual fundraiser, the Equality Ball 2026, at The Asbury ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents will have an opportunity next month to help shape the future of their city as officials continue work on a new Master Plan, a long-range planning document that will guide decisions affecting the community for years to come.The City of Asbury Park is inviting ...
SCROLL DOWN⬇️⬇️FOR FLYER WITH COMPLETE DETAILS AND A QR CODE FOR JOB POSTINGS:FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Department of Public Works will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office at 250 Center St., in Freehold, NJ.“This Job Fair will be a great opportunity ...
FREEHOLD, New Jersey – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising Primary Election voters that early, in-person voting will be conducted from Tuesday, May 26, through Sunday, May 31. Designated polling locations will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday and 10 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – State Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul recently joined local elected officials and community members to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by honoring six Monmouth County residents whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Jersey Shore’s young music scene continues to produce emerging talent, and 15-year-old singer-songwriter Lily LiCausi is quickly becoming one of its rising voices.LiCausi recently released her third original single, “ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME,” an emotional and deeply personal ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Local artists, makers, and retailers have an opportunity to be part of one of the biggest weekends of the year on the Jersey Shore, as applications are now open for craft vendors at the 2026 Sea.Hear.Now Festival.Festival organizers are currently accepting applications from Asbury ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The inaugural Greater Asbury Park Black History Soirée is set to bring the community together for an evening of celebration, culture, and reflection on Friday, May 29, at the Historic Westside Community Center.The event, organized by Greater Asbury Park, will take place from 6 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Members of the Asbury Park Police Department recently took part in specialized “Stop the Bleed” training designed to equip officers with critical emergency response skills that could help save lives in traumatic situations before advanced medical personnel arrive on scene.The ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala.Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
Asbury Park – Every Memorial Day, communities across America pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service. In Asbury Park, one of those names carries a particularly solemn distinction — PFC Angelo R. Russo, believed to be the first resident of the city to lose his life ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents and visitors are invited to pause from the busy holiday weekend and come together in remembrance during the Asbury Park Fire Department’s annual Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 25, 2026.The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at Firemen’s Memorial Park, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – For the first time in more than 10 years, the City of Asbury Park is bringing back a full-day summer camp program, giving local families a much-needed option for children during the busy summer months while also packing the schedule with trips, activities, and classic summertime ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park has once again been recognized as one of New Jersey’s healthiest communities, earning the 2025 New Jersey Healthy Town designation through the city’s Mayor’s Wellness Committee for the sixth consecutive year.The recognition was awarded by the New Jersey Health Care ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families in Asbury Park will have another chance to enjoy a free night out together as the popular “Movies by the Sea” series continues with a screening of the animated hit “Elemental” on Friday, May 22 at The ShowRoom Cinema.The movie begins at 5 p.m. and admission is completely ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Beginning Thursday, May 21st, Prevention Resources and Oceans Family Success Center will host an 11-week program titled “Strengthening Families.”This program, centered on weekly sessions for strengthening family growth, communication and support, is open to families in Neptune ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Residents have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Asbury Park’s Eastside through a new public survey launched by the Greater Asbury Park Historic Revival Project.Organizers say the survey is designed to gather feedback directly from residents, stakeholders, and ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce will bring local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders together this week for another installment of its popular “Business Made Social” networking series at Johnny Mac's House of Spirits.The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Motorists and residents in Asbury Park should prepare for new traffic patterns beginning this Monday, May 18, as the city moves forward with several one-way street changes in response to ongoing neighborhood concerns.According to city officials, the new traffic patterns will ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – More than 200 people packed into The Stone Pony this past Monday evening for the sold-out 2026 Vin Gopal Civic Association Awards Reception, an annual gathering celebrating community leaders, public servants, nonprofit organizations and rising stars from throughout Monmouth County ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – One of the walls inside Asbury Park City Hall may soon become a canvas for the city’s next public art statement.The City of Asbury Park is officially seeking proposals from artists interested in designing and installing a new mural at the entrance to Council Chambers, giving ...
BELMAR, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most anticipated annual traditions returns this coming weekend as the 38th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival takes over Silver Lake Park at Ferruggiaro Park in Belmar.Running from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, the longtime festival will once again ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Community members looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others are being encouraged to volunteer with 180 Turning Lives Around’s Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).The nonprofit organization is currently recruiting ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7.“Since being named ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families looking to combine reading, creativity, and outdoor exploration will have an opportunity to do just that during a special “Pop Up Book Date” scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at Kula Farms.The event, set for 11 a.m. at Kula Farms, 115 Atkins Avenue, will offer a unique ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Fresh vegetables, neighborhood connection, and a little early morning community spirit are all returning to Asbury Park as the City’s Community Farm Stand opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 16.Hosted at the corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues, the Community Farm Stand ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents will get another chance to clear out bulky household items next weekend as the city continues its annual spring cleanup initiative with a second free dumpster event scheduled for Saturday, May 16.Organized by the Asbury Park Quality of Life Committee in ...