Monmouth County residents having difficulty paying their utility bills can get help at ‘Utility Assistance Day’ on Wednesday, March 4 between 4 and 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army office located at 605 Asbury Avenue in Asbury Park. The event, which is hosted by the office of Senator Vin Gopal and Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling […]

Lt Governor Sheila Oliver and former Lt Governor Kim Guadagno will be the featured guests during ‘The Women Who Run New Jersey,’ a panel discussion being held during the third annual Asbury Park Women’s Convention, being held March 14 and 15. The panel discussion is part of this year’s APWC3: Inspired and on the Move […]

Senior Valentine’s Brunch  Attention: All Asbury Park Senior Citizens, please join the free 13th Annual Seniors Valentine’s Day Brunch, being held 1 to 4 pm Feb 8 at the AP Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Ave. Food, music and prizes are all a part of the afternoon celebration. For more information, call 732-944-0204. Free […]

Editor, Asbury Sun, The Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park launched its first annual “Asbury Park ALIVE!” event on Saturday, May 4, 2019 with the goal of promoting healthy living while connecting and strengthening the community. The event was a tremendous success. This year’s event will take place 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, May […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2020 Carousel Award honorees. The annual event acknowledges those in the community who have gone above and beyond in support of commerce, community and humanity, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia has said. “I couldn’t be more excited to announce this year’s slate,” Sylvia Cioffi said. These honorees […]

The Asbury Park High School Debate team took seventh place at the nation’s largest debate league Saturday. Held at Brooklyn Technical High School, the New York City Urban Debate League [NYCUDL] draws monthly participation from over 2,000 students and 140 schools.  The Asbury Park High School Debate Team launched ten years ago as part of […]

A 1991 Asbury Park murder has been solved after new DNA evidence testing provided a crucial break in the case, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.  On the morning of March 27, 1991, the Asbury Park Police Department contacted the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office after a deceased white female was found under a ramp […]

ASBURY PARK —  After two successful and historic events, organizers behind the annual Asbury Park Women’s Convention are keeping the conversation going with APWC 3: Inspired And On The Move. The third annual celebration is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2020 in Asbury Park’s thriving downtown district to honor female-owned […]

Salt School, the hospitality training program developed in Asbury Park by hotelier David Bowd was awarded one of the industry’s top honors Tuesday. Bowd, a co-owner and operator of iStar’s flagship hotel The Asbury, and operator of Asbury Lanes and Asbury Ocean Club, operates three other northeastern hotels – Salt House Inn, Eben House and […]

To the Editor: I wanted to ask if you were interested in volunteering for a few hours for Code Blue this winter at Trinity Church. Essentially, when a Code Blue is called, Trinity Church is designated by Monmouth County to be an available warming center. The church opens its gym doors to ensure community members […]