Asbury Park Press

The Asbury Park Press, which has also been called the Shore Press, Daily Press, Asbury Park Daily Press, and Asbury Park Evening Press, ranks as New Jersey's third largest daily newspaper. It was founded in 1879 and has been owned by Gannett since 1997. This publication is a member of the USA Today Network and has a notable track record of receiving national awards for its public service and investigative journalism efforts.

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Middletown NJ to acquire Mater Dei Prep property for new park

1 day ago | app.com | Amanda Oglesby

MIDDLETOWN — The white and blue letters across the green grass marked a new chapter for Mater Dei Prep's former football field. On the morning of June 25, those letters spelled "Mater Dei Park" to mark what will become Monmouth County's newest preserved open space. The green fields here — where adults walked the track and children played baseball on that hot Wednesday morning — were at risk of being redeveloped into townhomes, Middletown Mayor Anthony "Tony" Perry said.
Ace Bailey selected by Utah Jazz with No. 5 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

2 days ago | app.com | Chris Iseman

The intrigue and questions about Ace Bailey’s NBA Draft status are over. The Utah Jazz selected the former Rutgers star with the fifth-overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 25 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Bailey’s selection came just three picks after the San Antonio Spurs drafted his former Scarlet Knights teammate Dylan Harper with the second-overall pick.
Dunkin' teams with Sabrina Carpenter on new drink, adds to summer menu

2 days ago | app.com | Gabe Hauari

Dunkin' and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up once again. After partnering in December 2024 on Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso, the coffee chain and pop superstar are once again collaborating on a new beverage called Sabrina's Strawberry Daydream Refresher.
Ross Dress for Less sets July opening date for first Jersey Shore stores

2 days ago | app.com | David Willis

Ross Dress for Less will open its new stores in West Long Branch and Brick on July 19. The stores are taking over former buybuy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond locations. Ross touts in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home decor at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store prices. WEST LONG BRANCH - Apparel discounter Ross Dress for Less will open its first stores in Monmouth and Ocean counties in July, the start of an expansion at the Jersey Shore.
How did Tommy's Tavern + Tap create a Jersey Shore-based restaurant empire in 10 years?

2 days ago | app.com | Susan Bloom

Tommy's Tavern + Tap, a New Jersey-based upscale sports bar, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founded by Tommy Bonfiglio, the restaurant has expanded to 14 locations across New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The restaurant's menu features a variety of dishes, including pizza, sushi and American cuisine.
Monmouth County beach under water quality alert for fecal bacteria counts

3 days ago | app.com | Amanda Oglesby

HIGHLANDS -- A beach in Monmouth County is under a water quality advisory on June 24 due to high levels of fecal bacteria discovered in a section of Sandy Hook Bay. Health officials collected water samples at Miller Beach in Highlands that had bacteria levels that exceeded the safe swimming threshold, which is no more than 104 colony forming units of Enterococci bacteria.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are getting married in Venice. Will it be a smelly wedding?

3 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and former TV news anchor Lauren Sánchez are set to celebrate what some call the wedding of the century. The lavish three-day event, running from June 26 to 28, is taking place in Venice where a relatively small guest list of 200 relatives, friends and A-listers will gather to witness the union, The New York Times reported. But Venice, among other things, is known for the contrast between its beautiful, idyllic landscape and the pungent smell of its canals.
7X7 Football Tournament at Monmouth University

5 days ago | app.com | Peter Ackerman

Peter AckermanToms River North’s Jack Baker intercepts a pass during 7X7 Football tournament at Monmouth University in West Long Branch on June 21, 2025. Peter Ackerman,Asbury Park Press, Peter Ackerman, Asbury Park PressToms River North’s Jack Baker intercepts a pass during 7X7 Football tournament at Monmouth University in West Long Branch on June 21, 2025.
Jersey Shore power outage: Last JCP&L customers should get electricity restored Sunday

5 days ago | app.com | Olivia Liu

Around 550 customers in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties remain without power after Thursday's thunderstorm. The storm initially knocked out power for over 30,000 customers. JCP&L expects to restore power to all remaining customers by 1 p.m. Sunday. A lingering few customers are still without power in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties Sunday morning, June 22, according to Jersey Central Power & Light customer power outage map.
Manchester fatal crash on Route 539 after motorist suffers medical emergency while driving

1 week ago | app.com | Erik Larsen

MANCHESTER — A 77-year-old man from the Whiting section was killed Thursday in a head-on motor vehicle collision on Route 539, according to township police. The victim, Danny R. Coleman, who was behind the wheel of a 2024 Ford Maverick, is believed to have suffered a medical emergency of some kind, which resulted in the crash, said Capt. Albert Vega, a Manchester Police Department spokesman.