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Jersey Shore Dream Center’s Annual Serve24 Inspires Youth with Olympics-Themed Day of Service
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP/ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Jersey Shore Dream Center presented its annual Serve24 community event in Springwood Park on Saturday, July 20, with the goal of helping local youth in need. Every summer for the last decade, the Dream Center has partnered with local organizations to host a full day of service dedicated to the local community, explained Liz Seaman, Director of Operations and Marketing for the Dream Center, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving the underserved on the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We really believe in investing...
DEVELOPING: Authorities Investigating After Lakewood Home Struck by Gunfire
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Lakewood this evening, TLS has learned. Earlier this evening police responded to a block on the south end of Lakewood for the reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, police had learned that at least one bullet went through a window, into the house. Lakewood’s...
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
'Sinatra house' in Point Pleasant Beach sells for about half initial asking price
POINT PLEASANT BEACH - The oceanfront home whose owners piped Frank Sinatra tunes onto the boardwalk for some 30 years has been sold for $2.26 million, a real estate agent said Monday. The "Sinatra home," first put up for sale in September 2022 for $4.4 million, was purchased by Jeffrey Woszczak and his family, real estate investors who plans to rent the property. ...
New kosher eatery is literally on a New Jersey beach
I’ve written here before about a very talented pastry chef whose creations I’ve had the good fortune to enjoy. Her name is Claudia Bildirici and because I follow her on Instagram like an obsessed stalker fan, I’ve been able to keep up with what she’s been doing.
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
This 60-year-old N.J. ShopRite is finally getting a massive expansion
ShopRite is completely revamping one of its stores in central New Jersey, according to a new redevelopment plan proposed by officials. Holmdel-based Saker ShopRites, which owns and operates 39 ShopRite stores in Central Jersey and along the Jersey Shore, initially proposed building a brand new ShopRite in the parking lot of an existing store in Freehold Township.
Asbury Park schools have had a lot of bosses. This one could be different.
Last summer, head custodian Michael Byers was worried about his job after 20 years in the district, walking on eggshells after speaking out about what he perceived as retaliation from the superintendent's office. This summer he found himself laughing with the acting superintendent in the middle school parking lot on Bangs Avenue on a hot day in July. ...
Summer Jam with Dogs in a Pile to Honor Late Local Music Maker Jillian Ludwig
The all ages event starts at 5pm will include food trucks, silent auctions and more. Jillian died Nov. 8, after being shot by a stray bullet during an afternoon walk in Nashville, where she was studying music at the city's Belmont University. She was 18. According to The Asbury Park Press, Jillian was a student and teacher at the Lakehouse Music Academy in Asbury Park. She also founded the Play It Forward initiative in the area, which raised funds for music education for area students in need.
Bacterial outbreak shuts down beaches on the East Coast. Is your beach safe?
The beach-going season is over for many, as a bacterial outbreak forced the closure of dozens of beaches in Massachusetts and several in New Jersey. But is your beach safe? Here's the latest on the cause of the beach closures, and how to check if it's safe to go to your favorite beach.
Howell, NJ ex-police chief sentenced for workplace affair cover-up
HOWELL — A former Monmouth County police chief who served his community for nearly three decades has been sentenced for lying to investigators about a scandalous affair with a subordinate. Andrew Kudrick, 50, was sentenced to two years of probation in Superior Court in Monmouth County on Friday. The...
Unique Experience: Cow Cuddles at Knowhere Farm in Chesterfield, NJ
Knowhere Farm, located in the picturesque town of Chesterfield, NJ, offers visitors an unforgettable experience that blends the tranquility of rural life with the joy of animal interaction. This small but enchanting farm, once part of a 120-acre estate, has a rich history of nurturing families and producing food for over a century. It continues this legacy by inviting guests to become part of its story.
How A Jersey Shore Sub Shop Owner Became One Of America’s Richest People
This story appears in the August/September 2024 issue of Forbes Magazine. Subscribe. Jersey Mike’s has become one of America’s fastest growing franchises by positioning its stores as mom-and-pop delis. Now with investors gobbling up rival chains, its multibillionaire founder must decide whether to stay hungry or cash out.
Swimming at popular New Jersey beach banned for remainder of summer
BEACHWOOD, N.J. - A borough along a Central New Jersey river has closed the waters for certain activities after a series of tests indicated high levels of bacteria. The town of Beachwood announced that officials decided to close its beach to swimming for the remainder of the season after receiving poor water quality test results.
Beachwood Beach in New Jersey Bans Swimming For Rest of Summer 2024
A popular New Jersey beach has banned all swimming for the remainder of the 2024 season. Officials representing Beachwood Beach, which is located in Ocean County, NJ, just made the announcement that swimming has been banned for the remainder of the 2024 season. The decision comes as borough officials cited...
429 Student-Athletes Named to the CAA Spring Academic Honor Roll
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) has honored 429 Monmouth University student-athletes as members of the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2024 spring semester. The conference honored student-athletes for three different levels of achievement. Those with a 4.0 grade point average are recognized as High Honors with Distinction. Student-athletes with a GPA between 3.7-4.0 are recognized as High Honors. Student-athletes with a GPA between 3.0-3.7 are recognized as Honors. 47 Hawks were awarded High Honors with Distinction, 124 were awarded with High Honors, and 258 were awarded with Honors. The complete list of Monmouth's honorees...
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