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Controversial tradition ends: For first time in 155 years, Jersey Shore town’s beach opens on a Sunday morning
It would have been a routine Sunday morning anywhere else on the Jersey Shore, as families pulled wagons of beach gear across the sand, and children splashed in the surf, but in Ocean Grove, it was both historic and controversial. Visitors to the seaside community in Monmouth County were able...
Things Are Heating Up; Another New Jersey Shore Town Announces Beach Bonfires
What's better the smell of a campfire on a cool summer night, watching the flames dance around the wood?. Not much, except maybe enjoying a fire while also hearing the ocean crashing in the background, and the faint smells of boardwalk fries and pizza surrounding you. And this year, enjoying...
Grants Go To Open Space, Parks & More
BRICK – During a recent Township Council Meeting, the governing body approved the insertion of a $1.2 million NJ Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program grant for the preservation of the Breton Woods property. Development of the 32-acre wooded property was averted when an $8.55 million deal was...
A Familiar Taste Returns To Asbury Park, New Jersey
This is such exciting news. If you loved Medusa Stone Fire Kitchen on Main Street in Asbury Park and were devastated when it closed, you'll be happy to hear chef Aimee McElroy is back with a new pizzeria in town. It's where pizza is made with "love" in a wood-fired...
Ocean County Health Department Is Paying Teens To Star In Drug, Vaping PSAs
The OCHD is casting a diverse group of teens ages 14 to 18 to act in "substance use" and vaping prevention PSAs, the casting call says. A total of 19 actors are needed for both speaking and background roles, with multiple PSAs to shoot. Casting directors say the shoot will...
Is the ‘Oz Escape Experience’ Coming to New Jersey a Scam?
Over the past month or so, I have been getting ads for something called the "Oz Escape Experience" hosted by Questo. The ads have very obviously AI-generated images of people dressed as Dorothy, The Lion, The Tin Man, and The Scarecrow. Immediately, I thought of the Glasgow Scandal that was...
Asbury Park Launches New Scooter Sharing Program with Veo
ASBURY PARK, NJ - in partnership with mobility service provider Veo, has introduced a fleet of 250 new scooters, available for both seated and standing rides. The initiative aims to provide residents and visitors of Asbury Park with an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation option. Adults over the age of 18 can access these scooters via the free VeoRide app, available at www.veoride.com. The cost to unlock a scooter is $1, followed by a per-minute charge of $0.39. To ensure proper use and parking, riders are required to park scooters in designated areas and confirm parking with...
Belmar Community Rallies for Housing Authority Spring Cleanup
BELMAR, NJ – On Thursday, May 23rd, Councilwoman Maria Rondinaro led a spirited spring cleanup at the Belmar Housing Authority located at 710 8th Ave, focusing on beautifying the environment for the community's seniors. Despite the day's wet conditions, the event was a success, thanks to the collective efforts of local volunteers and housing authority staff. The cleanup activities included clearing the walkways and entrances, weeding along the front retaining wall, and sanding outdoor furniture in preparation for repainting. These enhancements promise to improve the daily experiences of the housing authority's senior residents. "I'd like to thank...
Is This Road The Worst In New Jersey?
We all have our favorite roads and least favorite roads during our years of New Jersey travels. But is there a road in the Garden State that is the best "worst" road in our state?. There are so many roads that would fit the description of the worst, but which...
This NJ mall will be new again. Let’s remember back to the old one
After years of legal wrangling with Eatontown and its residents, the new Monmouth Mall plan has been revealed in all its glory. Not only has the mall, like all of NJ’s malls, been a place for shopping, but it’s also been an important piece of New Jersey history.
Red Bank Honors Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony – WATCH VIDEOS
RED BANK, NJ: This morning beneath a sky where the sun was breaking through, Red Bank honored its fallen heroes with a heartfelt Memorial Day ceremony. At 11am, community members gathered at the Veterans' Monument on 51 Monmouth Street to pay their respects. Wreaths were placed in front of the monument, symbolizing the community’s enduring gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s freedom.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Adding an emotional touch to the event, Roderick McCloud, of the Atlantic Watch Pipes and Drums, performed stirring musical tributes on his bagpipe....
Wall Township plays part in statewide Black Heritage Trail
WALL TOWNSHIP – Wall’s Black Brain Center has been designated as a site on the inaugural New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, as a crucial site to African-American history and victory in World War II which calls InfoAge Science and History Museums home. Held at former Camp Evans, the U.S. Army Black Brain Center provided a place where black scientists and engineers could find jobs and advance their careers when many other sites across the country closed their doors to them.
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