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Another hidden gem waterfront bar at the Jersey Shore
There are a few businesses in New Jersey that have the same name. I'm sure there are quite a few Sal's Pizza's in our state, for example. Most people in Central Jersey may have heard of the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. There is also a Wonder Bar in Atlantic City.
Don’t look now, but zombies are coming to Asbury Park!
One of the scariest and most fun traditions happens again in Asbury Park, NJ. It is the annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk that will take place on Oct. 5, 2024. The Zombie Walk encourages the participants to dress like their favorite zombie. The creativity is outstanding and the enthusiasm during the day is very catching.
Monmouth County Squatter Charged for Claiming False Ownership of Homes
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 39-year-old man from Neptune Township is facing numerous criminal charges for allegedly falsely claiming ownership of two vacant homes where he was found residing in recent…
Decades-old ShopRite in NJ is getting a facelift
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old ShopRite located at the South Freehold Shopping Center is about to get a makeover, according to NJ.com. Saker ShopRites, which owns 39 stores in New Jersey, got consent from municipal officials to renovate and enlarge the Freehold location. NJ.com reports that the store will...
Judge sentences two Brick animal hoarders to 364 days in jail, imposes lifetime pet ban
Two Brick women have been sentenced to 364 days in Ocean County Jail following their June guilty pleas to two counts of animal cruelty for hoarding more than 170 dogs and cats in squalid conditions. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51, also received lifetime bans on owning or working with animals from...
The best dive bars in New Jersey you need to visit
Everybody has a go-to spot in the neighborhood. It's probably important to qualify the term "dive bar". In my opinion, the definition has changed from the run-down, dirty place that is pictured in movies, to a hyper-local, regular hangout with a decent beer selection. On Wednesday this week, I'll join...
Asbury Park and Greater Ocean Township Chambers of Commerce to Host Joint Networking Event at The Asbury Salvation Rooftop Bar
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC), is set to host a Business Made Social event at The Asbury Salvation Rooftop Bar on August 21st from 6-8 pm. This event offers a unique opportunity for local businesses to connect, share ideas, and build relationships across Asbury Park and Ocean Township. Business Made Social events have a track record of helping small businesses grow by facilitating networking that strengthens the local economy. Tickets for this highly anticipated event can be ordered through Eventbrite. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business and contribute to the thriving community in Asbury Park.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more details and ticket purchases, visit Eventbrite. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Duck Donuts opening new NJ location in Middlesex County
Old Bridge is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Duck Donuts, the popular sweets franchise, is opening its shop this weekend in the Glenwood Green shopping center. The new location will officially open for business at 7 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 3. According to the Courier News, the first...
Wall resident named Monmouth County Educator of the Year
WALL TOWNSHIP — Sara Mazzone, an English teacher and Wall Township resident, was named Monmouth County’s Educator of the Year by the state department of education (NJDOE) last week. The state selected a teacher from all 21 counties last week, with an in-person ceremony at The College of New Jersey on Aug.
Emergency repairs to historic NJ drawbridge have big price tag
MANASQUAN — A historic drawbridge in Monmouth County needs $100,000 worth of repairs to reopen safely and should be replaced, according to officials. The Glimmer Glass Bridge between Brielle and Manasquan was closed on Friday to vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists after a routine inspection found serious issues. Emergency repairs...
Carpenters union could help restore Asbury Park Westside Community Center — and teach there
ASBURY PARK - The Westside Community Center was previously a hub that helped produce everything this city needed, from musicians, workers, nurses and doctors to pastors, athletes and actors. Now, the site might soon become a hub that produces carpenters, union labor and opportunities. Felicia Simmons, a lifelong resident who serves as president of the Westside Community Center Renovation Association, has been renovating the historic building and is currently in talks to bring in the carpenters' union to...
N.J. township fires its public works director after LGBTQ+ Facebook comments
The Neptune Township Committee on Monday voted to fire David Milmoe, director of the Department of Public Works, Mayor Tassie York confirmed to NJ Advance Media. Though no reason was given for his termination, TapInto reported that Milmoe, in a Facebook post, wrote, “you’re becoming a gay firefighter now? Next you’ll be playing the flute at rest stops.” Adding, “I’m just trying to see if we raising the flag in your honor, Stevie Wonder.”
Ciattarelli & Arnone: Leave Trump Liquor Licenses Alone
Successful small business owner and 2025 gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli joined with Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone today to call on the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to abandon its efforts to revoke the liquor licenses issued to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, Somerset County, and Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, Monmouth County.
CHEMED And Chaveirim Team Up To Offer Free Child Reminder Car Fresheners For Vehicles
CHEMED and Chaverim of Central Jersey join together to distribute 5,000 car fresheners to the Lakewood community. The car fresheners feature Tefilas Haderech on one side and a reminder to check the car for children on the other side. Starting immediately, these car fresheners will be available for pickup at...
After Denials, Brick Approves Development on ‘Skinny’ Property In Between Residential Streets
The Brick Township planning board has approved a development project to take place at an oddly-shaped parcel of land where, amidst opposition from more than a dozen neighboring residents, previous proposals had been denied. The property at hand is located at 345 Drum Point Road, but barely fronts Drum Point....
‘Life, uh, finds a way…’ in Jurassic Bay Head
BAY HEAD — Residents of Bay Head were taken on a journey through time, as the final Mayor’s Walk of the summer featured a prehistoric showcase of the various animals that once called Bay Head their home. The Mayor’s Walks are part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, co-chaired by Meryl Clement.
Dredging schedule for Manasquan Inlet updated
POINT PLEASANT BEACH/MANASQUAN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) shared an updated dredging schedule for the Manasquan Inlet on Friday, Aug. 9, in response to the formation of a shoal on the southeastern opening of the inlet. The large sandbar formed on the Point Pleasant Beach side of the waterway earlier this month, following a series of heavy thunderstorms.
Asbury Park Awarded Gold Level in 2024 Safe Routes to School Program
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Asbury Park has been named a Gold Level winner in the 2024 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Recognition Program, a prestigious honor bestowed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). This accolade, managed by the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center in collaboration with regional transportation safety agency EZ-Ride, acknowledges the city’s commitment to enhancing the health and safety of schoolchildren, including those with disabilities, by promoting safe walking and biking routes to school. The Gold Level distinction was awarded to Asbury Park for its outstanding dedication to the SRTS program, which...
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