Paranormal Books & Curiosities celebrates its Fifth Annual Krampus with a host of new and favored offerings on Friday through Sunday. “It’s the little festival that could, or would, or just won’t stop,” event Founder and bookstore owner Kathy Kelly said in a written news statement. “It is a shock, but we are so psyched.”  […]

Organizers behind the Asbury Park Museum are gearing up for another busy winter season, offering glimpses of the city’s past through a series of pop up events.  First up will be a book reading and signing event, occurring 7 pm Thursday at the Asbury Park Public Library, located at 500 First Ave.  The book is […]

Donna M Viero has been appointed Interim City Manager of the City of Asbury Park. Her term begins Dec 1 at an annual rate of $165,000, a city official said. Current Manager Michael Capabianco’s resignation was announced earlier this year via a written statement from the governing body.  Capabianco told NJ.com in a Nov 19 […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct checkpoints to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Taskforce Coordinator Chief Michael B. Schneider of the Allenhurst Police Department announced in a written news statement said. Checkpoints will be run from 9 p.m. Friday through 3 […]

A Sunday information session to introduce a community-supported business model for Asbury Park’s words! Bookstore is now at capacity, store manager Liza Minno Bloom said Friday morning. The independent bookstore is transitioning to a community-owned venture that will be known as the Asbury Book Cooperative. “We are thrilled,” Minno Bloom said of the community response. […]

A Tuesday news statement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office outlines an Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] compliance settlement agreement reached with Asbury Park boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette. “This agreement begins a new era for the historic Paramount Theatre, which will enable all audiences, with or without disabilities, to enjoy the venue and its performances,” U.S. […]

The Asbury Park-based Fresh Markets returns next month, offering 14-holiday popup markets at five locations across the Jersey Shore – Porta Pizza, Bell Works, The Monmouth Mall, and both the Jackson & Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. “When it comes to gift-giving, shoppers are demanding more choices and more creativity,” Founder Bret Morgan said. “There’s so […]

A team based at Trinity Episcopal Church that helps those in need of overnight shelter in the cold is making a call for volunteers as winter weather is upon us.  Derek Minno Bloom, Social and Food Justice Director at Trinity, issued the following statement: The Code Blue Team from Trinity Church is reaching out for […]

The Asbury Park Mayor and City Council released a written statement Wednesday afternoon to address the resignation of its top executive – City Manager Michael Capabianco: “The Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park have confirmed that City Manager Michael Capabianco has submitted his resignation.  Mr. Capabianco has served in the City Manager […]

Some thoughts about why Asbury Park needs a Human Rights Commission… Santayana reminds us: “They who do not remember their history are bound to repeat it.” [Paraphrase] “Remembering” the negatives, as well as the positives, is essential to authentic inclusivity: racial segregation of blacks in neighborhoods, schools, jobs, businesses, beaches, etc; all have created a […]