Senators Vin Gopal [D-11] and Declan O’Scanlon [R-13] will host Ending Divisiveness Without Abandoning Principles, a panel discussion that will address public discourse and politics during the 14th Annual Celebration Event of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, being held 7:30 pm Wednesday at Congregation Torat El [301 Monmouth Rd]. The […]

The Asbury Park governing body has announced a public input meeting will be held prior to the creation of a Sunset Lake Master Plan. T&M Associates, the City’s Engineering firm, will lead the 7 pm Jan 16 discussion, being held in City Council Chambers at 1 Municipal Plaza. The public’s lake and park suggested improvements […]

Historical Society Reorganizes A presentation on the Jersey Shore’s most famous vacation and recreational destinations will be given during the annual reorganization meeting of the Asbury Park Historical Society. Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore, written by Rick Geffken and George Severini, brings together rarely seen images from the Library of Congress, local […]

Another City native has joined the Asbury Park Police force. Islam Joshua, 24, sworn into duty Friday during a ceremony attended by friends, family, his new colleagues, and City officials. Asbury Park Police Department Spokesman Sgt. Michael Casey said Joshua was selected from the civil service city list. Municipal Clerk Cindy Dye administered the oath […]

The Asbury Park City Council has announced a public participation meeting will be held from 7 to 9 pm Jan. 15 at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located at 600 Monroe Ave. The charrette-style meeting will allow attendees to vet proposed draft design options for the North End Boardwalk area, which includes refurbishing the boardwalk, upgrading […]

An Ocean Township man pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter and armed robbery in connection with the 2017 killing of Trupal Patel, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni has announced. Joseph Villani, 22, pleaded guilty on Friday to the first degree aggravated manslaughter charge, second degree conspiracy to commit armed robbery, first degree armed […]

The Center In Asbury Park has announced a need for volunteer chefs to prepare weekend meals for its residents. Located on Third Avenue in Asbury Park, the all-volunteer nonprofit has provided support services for those living with HIV/AID S and their caregivers since 1992. The weekend meals are needed for an average eight to 15 […]

Two local drives are kicking off the new year in Asbury Park. First up is the return of the Community Development and Recreation departments’ Winter Coat and Food Drive. Held in conjunction with the Quality of Life Committee, the public can donate new and gently worn winter wear for men women and children, as well […]

The Asbury Park City Council Tuesday reorganization not only featured the swearing-in of Mayor John Moor and Councilman Jesse Kendle, who won second terms in office during the November elections, it also included the unanimous vote for and swearing-in of Councilwoman Amy Quinn as Deputy Mayor. The 11 am meeting set the official 2019 calendar, […]

The creative mind behind Asbury Underground and his team join in honoring one of the state’s earliest punk settlers at the 20th Anniversary Concert for The Electric Ballroom, being held 6 pm Sunday at the House of Independents. WRAT 95.9’s Electric Ballroom is veteran musician [and sometimes actor] Keith Roth’s radio show, which first aired […]