Top 5 Most-Read Stories In Berkeley During 2025

BERKELEY, NJ — From heartwarming tales to terrible tragedies, 2025 was packed with a wide variety of news in Berkeley.

A lot happened throughout the year. A white shark was spotted off the coast, a local teacher won a life-changing amount of money on a scratch-off, a popular local restaurant suddenly closed its doors and more.

Here are the Berkeley Patch's top five most-read articles in 2025.

5. Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant To Close Permanently After Summer

Many were devasted when Chef Mike's ABG in South Seaside Park announced that it would be closing, with the eatery being demolished and replaced with housing. It's still open until Dec. 31 with items inside the restaurant are for sale. A new location is currently being looked for.

4. Groundbreaking Set For Veterans Housing Complex In Berkeley

Tunnel to Towers Foundation is bringing the first of its kind in New Jersey "Veterans Village" to Bayville, with a groundbreaking held earlier this year. The village remains under construction.

3. Berkeley Man Shot, Killed Family Member's Dog, Police Say

The year unfortunately also had great tragedies. There was outrage that stretched beyond Bayville when Jeffrey Lentz was charged animal cruelty for shooting and killing a family member's beloved dog. Lentz will be in court on Jan. 16.

2. Bayville Italian Market Didn't Pay Wages, Violated Laws: NJDOL

Cucina Fresca got shut down by the New Jersey Department of Labor earlier this year for not paying its employees and violating additional labor laws.

1. Man Shoots Neighbors, Then Takes His Own Life In Bayville: Prosecutor

The Berkeley Patch's most popular story was the tragedy of John Adamo, 54, shooting his next-door neighbors before taking his own life. They'd had a years-long feud, according to previous reports.