The Justice for George Floyd protest attracted throngs of people to the center of Asbury Park, with rally speakers addressing the crowd from the steps of the post office next to the municipal complex. Participants spilled out onto the adjacent streets. On the section of Main Street lined on both sides with protesters, vehicles that […]

The Asbury hotel begins its road back from the Covid-19 pandemic with a reopening for room reservations starting on June 25.  “The Asbury will reopen for hotel room reservations on June 25th with limited availability,” said David Bowd, founder and chief executive of Salt Hotels, which operates the hotel for waterfront redeveloper iStar.  “We will […]

In an effort to mitigate the economic impact on small businesses in Asbury Park due to the Covid-19 pandemic, waterfront redeveloper iStar is implementing a “small business support initiative.” Under the initiative, IStar this week will distribute $75,000 to 20 small businesses and non-profit organizations in the form of grants or advance payment for future […]

For over 30 years Interfaith Neighbors [IFN] in Asbury Park has been providing critical services to Monmouth County residents through their senior meal program, neighborhood revitalization initiatives, and homeless prevention rental and mortgage assistance programs. Today, the COVID 19 health crisis positions IFN as a critical supplier of assistance to the increasing life-sustaining needs of […]

In an effort to limit travel to Asbury Park to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the city government has suspended all short-term rentals in Asbury Park beginning April 1, according to a statement on the Asbury Park city website All realtors and property owners are required to immediately stop short-term/vacation rentals (such as […]

Asbury Park’s boardwalk is now closed to the public as a result of the public not following social distancing guidelines, according to an announcement from the city. For now, the city’s beaches are open, with access from First, Third and Sunset Avenues. There will also be access at the end of Deal Lake Drive. If […]

The Asbury Park Dinner Table (APDT) initiative has now served approximately 2200 dinner meals and raised over $30,000 since it began just a week ago, according to Guiseppe “Joe” Grillo (above), one of the four organizers.  The meals, made by Asbury Park restaurants, are distributed to those in need — no questions asked — from five […]

Close to 80 people, including many municipal department heads, signed on for Wednesday night’s virtual City Council Meeting held through Zoom Conference. Mayor John Moor opened the meeting by asking residents to remain vigilant about social distancing guidelines. “Let me be clear, it may be the easiest sacrifice you will ever be asked to make,” […]

In just four days, AP Dinner Table has connected fare from local restaurants to over 1,400 of the most vulnerable in the city, thanks in part to a few angel donors. Among them is the city’s master waterfront redeveloper iStar, who not only made a $12K donation but is also offering to be a sustaining […]

In an attempt to maneuver the COVID-19 threat, a group of local Asbury Park business leaders and residents have come together to launch Asbury Park Dinner Table [APDT]. According to a news statement released Tuesday evening, the pandemic has not only affected the local restaurant industry but also sparked an uptick in food insecurity across […]