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1. Explore Your Authentic Self With Human Design (naturalawakeningscnj.com) — A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe on Bond Street is hosting a hands-on Human Design workshop in Asbury Park on October 18, where you'll build and interpret your own chart. Led by Anna, the class introduces the five Human Design Types and how they shape communication and decision-making, with continuing sessions available for those who want to go deeper.
2. Asbury Park's 12 best restaurants, ranked for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — If you're planning where to eat in Asbury Park this fall, this roundup ranks 12 standout local restaurants, from inventive pizza spots to Ethiopian‑Dominican fusion and upscale omakase. It highlights what to order, price points, and how the city's food scene has evolved, helping you choose where to splurge or grab a casual bite close to home.
3. Asbury Park agrees to $1.2M payout in police discrimination case involving former officer (wchram.com) — Asbury Park has agreed to pay former police officer Ahmed Lawson about $1.185 million to settle his racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, without admitting wrongdoing. The case is one of several racism-related suits involving the city's police department, which has been under an internal monitor since 2023, raising ongoing questions about accountability and culture in local law enforcement.
4. Top photos for the week by Asbury Park Press photojournalists (thedailyjournal.com) — Photos from this past week capture how the nor'easter pounded Asbury Park, from people and pets braving the boardwalk winds to floodwaters creeping over Lake Avenue near Wesley Lake. The gallery also shows beach erosion, flooding, sports, events, and new businesses around the Shore, offering a visual snapshot of how neighboring communities weathered the same stormy stretch.
5. Monmouth County Commissioners Congratulate Two School Safety Professionals on Awards (wbjb.org) — Asbury Park School District's security director Louis Jordan has been honored as one of America's 250 Outstanding School Safety Professionals, recognizing his work keeping local schools secure. Monmouth County commissioners praised Jordan and Long Branch counterpart Walter O'Neil during a Cherry Hill celebration, stressing that school safety remains a top county priority and encouraging residents to follow county channels for future education and safety updates.
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