Tandem Cycle Asbury Park is set to open during the July 4th weekend, officials from iStar confirmed Monday evening. The indoor cycling studio, with a flagship location in Manasquan, will open inside the former Outpost building at 200 Cookman Avenue, owned and operated by waterfront redeveloper iStar. “Opening our second location in Asbury Park was […]

The countdown is on for TEDxAsburyPark kicking off 9 am Saturday at the legendary Paramount Theatre, located at 1300 Ocean Avenue on the Asbury Park boardwalk. TEDxAsburyPark discovers and curates more than 25 speakers, entertainers, and artists who share their stories centering around a theme – this year it’s Chaos. The all-day event inspires attendees […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, Task Force Coordinator Chief Michael B. Schneider of the Allenhurst Police Department announced in a written news statement said. The checkpoint will be run from 10 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday […]

Today, the House of Representatives voted 236-173 to pass The Equality Act, which would provide explicit federal non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans. The bill has unanimous support from New Jersey’s Democratic Congressional Delegation. It is the first time in history The Equality Act has passed either chamber. “While LGBTQ New Jerseyans enjoy commonsense legal protections […]

Ahead of the 2019 beach season, which starts Memorial Day weekend, the Asbury Park Public Arts Commission partnered with the local branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County to launch an intergenerational art’s program. “We created this program to help build a sense of community,” said Public Arts Commission member and youth […]

Each year, the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce’s Carousel Awards Gala tells the continuing story of the city’s growth as a Jersey Shore hub of commerce, cuisine, and entertainment. Held last Friday at the Asbury Park Convention Hall, the Carousel Awards recognized the contributions of committed leaders, inspirational nonprofits, and innovative businesses that make Asbury […]

The City of Asbury Park’s Recreation Committee held its first Family Fun Barbecue on Saturday, at Springwood Avene Park. The free event, held in conjunction with local schools, featured family-friendly offerings for those raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The afternoon included food, music, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children participated in […]

Three burgeoning local activists have organized The Road To The Green New Deal, a town hall forum being held 7 to 9:30 pm tonight, May 10, at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 1924 Heck Ave in Neptune. The organizers are Alex Inkiow, 21, Summer Clark, 19, and Brittany McLaughlin, 20, of Sunrise Jersey Shore, a […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, Asbury Park’s waterfront developer iStar Financial, Inc. will present its plans for a membership-based beach and pool club 6 pm May 29. The beach club is being marketed as an amenity to the recently developed high-rise luxury condo and hotel, The Asbury Ocean Club. Hundreds of concerned residents, environmental advocates […]

With the 2019 and 2020 elections already in high gear, the Asbury Park Democratic Committee is bringing back its town hall-style forums and meet-ups to inform, educate and inspire city residents and voters, organizers announced Tuesday. “The Asbury Park Democrats have always stood as a voice for our city’s progressive values of equality, inclusion and […]