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🌱 Patch AM: How to join the mayhem at Asbury Park’s massive Zombie Walk
You won't want to miss Ranney School Fall Open House on the Asbury Park Patch calendar

Good morning Asbury Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to join the mayhem at Asbury Park's massive Zombie Walk
- Why Asbury Park is joining towns pushing pause on data centers
Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Very windy; rain, with a high of 66 and low of 62 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy with occasional rain, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Asbury Park Zombie Walk Returns Oct. 3 for 18th Year of Brains, Costumes and Boardwalk Mayhem (tapinto.net) — Next Saturday's Zombie Walk will pack the Asbury Park boardwalk and downtown with costumed "undead," makeup tents, and a big costume contest, all free to join or watch. The procession runs from Convention Hall to Johnny Mac's, turning the city into a Halloween-season spectacle that's become one of Asbury Park's signature fall traditions.
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• New Jersey hits AI company with state's largest fine on a data center (costar.com) — New Jersey has fined AI firm Data One $1 million over unpermitted generators at its Vineland data center, the largest such penalty in state history. Asbury Park is among several towns that have already paused new data center construction, while lawmakers consider a statewide six‑month freeze on the fast‑growing industry.
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📸 Around Asbury Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Asbury Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Ranney School Fall Open House →
235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours →
The Paranormal Museum, 621 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park
6:00 pm - Planning Board (Date Change) →
City Council Chambers, City Hall, Asbury Park
7:00 pm - BEAR GHOST "Tiny Hitman Tour 2026" →
House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
7:00 pm - Trivia Night →
The Black Swan Public House, 601 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park
7:30 pm - Babes In Business Networking Party ~ Make your own Magic →
Asbury Park NJ - Babes In Business ~ Networking Party ~ Make your own Magic →
Porta Pizza Asbury Park, Asbury Park - Cycling for The Center Launch →
Paradise, 101 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park
6:00 pm - Soft Rock of the '70s & '80s at Wonder Bar →
Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park
8:00 pm - "Familiar Melodies, Unexpected Swing" →
Tim McLoone's Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park
7:00 pm - Cycling for The Center: Ride to Support Housing, Health and Hope →
Center In Asbury Park, 806 3rd Ave, Asbury Park
8:30 am - Great Futures Gala →
Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Ave, Long Branch
7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- NJ Lawsuit Tests Public Access to Police Firearms Records
A newly filed New Jersey Superior Court lawsuit could test whether certain firearms permit/application records may be accessible under New Jersey's... (More info)
💬 Chatter
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Just moved to Asbury Park and loving it! We are in need of a handyman service to help with some projects: changing 3 light fixtures, hanging… (Nextdoor Asbury Park)
- Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Bartender in Oakhurst. Apply here.
- Monmouth University posted a job opening for Dean Leon Hess School of Business in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asbury Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- New York, New Jersey declare states of emergency ahead of nor'easter (dcnewsnow.com)
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Ok Asbury Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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