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Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
Listeria outbreak from sliced deli meat kills NJ resident
An outbreak of listeria linked to grocery store deli meat has killed two people, including one person from New Jersey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 28 people have gotten sick from the listeria outbreak, all of which have been hospitalized. This outbreak is multi-state, with the other confirmed death being […]
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
Prof. Zambak Presents at ICME-15 in Sydney, Australia
Vecihi Serbay Zambak, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, presented research papers at the 15th International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME-15), held in Sydney, Australia, this July. The congress is the largest international conference on mathematics education in the world. Held only once...
HISTORIC: Massive Event Planned For Bell Works This Wednesday Night
Unprecedented challenges call for unprecedented action. On Wednesday, a historic, can’t-miss, and hopefully once-in-a-lifetime event will be taking place in New Jersey, where thousands of people will join as one to raise $23 million to save the future of Klal Yisroel. This historic gathering, for which the olam hatorah...
Fish falls from the sky, smashes Tesla car windshield in Atlantic Highlands
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - Add bluefish falling out of the sky to the list of perils living at the Jersey Shore. Cynthia and Jeff Levine had no idea what smashed the windshield of their 2023 Tesla Y in their driveway on Sunday afternoon. Cynthia said the car alarm started beeping and when they went to investigate, they saw their windshield was shattered in a bullseye pattern.
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
Asbury Park Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park and the Asbury Park Green Team are proud to support Plastic-Free July, a worldwide initiative aimed at reducing plastic consumption and raising awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics. The city has taken significant steps to support the reduction of plastic use in the community. Before the State of New Jersey implemented its plastic bag ban, the Asbury Park City Council passed a local ordinance banning plastic bags and has since extended this ban to include heavy-duty reusable plastic bags. The City’s Green Team has hosted multiple...
Jersey Rock Band of the Week: Soup
Rocking The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Sunday July 28!. Soup has the sound, look, and presence to make a serious impact on the Jersey Rock scene. The group recently took Second Place in the Point Pleasant Battle of the Bands against a lineup of high-level competition. They boast a serious Classic Rock feel. While they have been compared to Led Zeppelin, the group actually takes a lot of influence from another storied band that is regularly rocked on RAT Radio. Lead Singer Mercedes said:
Belmar Council to Vote on Major Settlement Agreement with Developers
BELMAR, NJ — At the upcoming council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, the Borough of Belmar will consider a pivotal resolution to approve proposed settlement agreements with multiple developers (As of 9pm on Sunday, the resolution itself was not available on the borough website where the other resolutions are posted). This situation arises from a lawsuit initiated by the borough in March 2023. Joseph Baumann Jr., Belmar’s redevelopment and affordable housing counsel, recently discussed the borough's affordable housing requirement of 96 units at a council meeting. This number may be reduced to 84, since 12 existing affordable...
Monmouth Garners 2024 USTFCCCA Academic Awards
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Five Monmouth University student-athletes were recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) during its announcement of the 2024 Academic Awards. From the men's team, Chris Bagnell , Taylor Boorse and Jan Volkmar were each honored as All-Academic Athletes, while Veronica Chainov and Yasmeen Tinsley were recognized on the women's side. To be recognized, student-athletes must have posted a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing at least two semesters or three quarters at the nominating institution. For the indoor season, the nominee must have finished...
New academy for adults with autism to open at Brookdale
WALL - Eileen Shaklee knows how difficult it can be for young adults with autism to transition out of school at age 21. On the brink of adulthood, they lose school-provided services like speech therapy, occupational therapy and life skills training. The routine of the school day and socialization with peers come to an end.
Edison Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Stabbing
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department announced today that Joan Franklin Polanco, 37, of Edison, has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred in Edison on July 21, 2024. On July 21, 2024, at approximately...
Shore Super 25 football teams: 'Players graduate, expectations don't' at Marlboro High
The Asbury Park Press is featuring high school football teams being considered for our preseason Shore Super 25 team rankings MARLBORO — The Marlboro High School football program has been on a steep trajectory the past three seasons—and the Mustangs are not looking to slow down anytime soon, despite facing a challenge in...
Party Fair on the move to spiffy new home in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN - Party Fair is bringing the party to the Bottle King shopping center on Route 35. Its lease not renewed, Party Fair, a discount retailer of party supplies, is moving from Middletown Plaza, a shopping center on Route 35, to the Bottle King shopping center at the corner of Route 35 and...
VOTE: Who's the Shore boys soccer No. 1 prospect among rising sophomores?
There are always breakthrough underclassmen soccer stars, and in 2023 we saw the emergence of multiple elite goal scorers and a few elite goalkeepers. There will surely be several breakout freshman and sophomore this fall, but for now readers can make their choice for the No. 1 prospect among returning sophomore soccer players in the Shore.
Asbury Park Mercy Center could double size of its food pantry with new headquarters
ASBURY PARK - The Mercy Center will demolish its existing three buildings on Main Street and replace them with one new facility complete with a bigger food pantry. The City Council voted unanimously to adopt an amended Main Street Redevelopment plan at the July 17 meeting to allow the Mercy Center to revamp...
See all homes sold in Union County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Union County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 23 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,381-square-foot home on Sherman Avenue in Berkeley Heights that sold for $780,000.
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