News for Asbury Park, NJ. The city of Asbury Park is the 14th most populous municipality in Monmouth County and the 158th most populous in New Jersey with more than 16,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is John Moor.
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Indictment: Asbury Park man, 18, sexually assaulted, killed cat
The case began on March 2 when a concerned citizen brought the body of a dead cat to police headquarters in Asbury Park.
Asbury Park man sentenced for sexual abuse of juvenile siblings
A Monmouth County man will spend at least 16 years behind bars for the repeated sexual abuse of two minors.
Bamboozle Festival canceled week before concert
The concert was supposed to be a new beginning for the festival which had not been held since 2012 in Asbury Park. More than 70 bands had been announced with tickets and VIP packages on sale.
Asbury Park, NJ board praises, then rejects marijuana dispensary
The Asbury Park zoning board expressed support for a medical marijuana dispensary before rejecting the company's application for a store on Memorial Avenue.
NJ mom criminally charged after 2-year-old boy's overdose death
Quanique Smith was first arrested after the 2-year-old boy’s death on Jan. 5. Now, she is indicted on charges including aggravated manslaughter.
Popular Mexican restaurant expands in New Jersey
Los Barbaros Birria, a popular Belmar Mexican restaurant that specializes in tacos, is opening a new location in Asbury Park.
NJ man charged with horrific torture, killing of cat denied bail
18-year-old Bani Mezquititla, of Asbury Park, is charged with the horrific torture and sexual assault of his pet cat Ellie over several months.
YAAS! Carly Rae Jepsen is Coming to Asbury Park, NJ for a Pride Concert
It was JUST announced that Carly Rae Jepsen will perform at The Stone Pony's Summer Stage on Saturday, June 3 for their Pride Party.
NJ creates own major music, arts festival this summer: 100+ acts
Halsey, Demi Lovato, Santana, The B-52s, The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw, Stephen Colbert, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr and NeNe Leakes are among stars performing in June in NJ.
'White lives matter': NJ man charged for attack at church concert
Nicholas Mucci of Toms River threw smoke bombs and yelled "white lives matter" at a crowd at an anti-racism concert at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asbury Park in January, officials say.