An 83-year-old Ocean Township woman transported to the hospital from her residence via ambulance on March 11 has tested positive for the COVID-19 Virus, Township Officials announced via Nixle. The Office of Emergency Management and the Police Department were notified late this afternoon by the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission that the woman tested positive, […]

By now many in the 1.4 square mile community and beyond have learned City officials in Asbury Park declared a State of Emergency Sunday afternoon as a proactive measure to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus – Covid 19 strain.  In essence, all venues with or without liquor licenses with 75+ capacity must close […]

Effective March 15, 2020, the City of Asbury Park’s Emergency Management Coordinator has declared a State of Local Disaster Emergency within the City of Asbury Park due to the rapidly evolving outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in order to protect the health and safety of our community. Effective immediately, City facilitates will be […]

In light of Governor Phil Murphy’s declaration of a State of Emergency, organizers of the Asbury Park Women’s Convention have decided to reschedule 4 to 6 pm Sunday, March 15 event “Women Who Run New Jersey: a panel discussion featuring Lt Governor Sheila Oliver and former Lt Governor Kim Guadagno.” “It is with great disappointment […]

The City of Asbury Park was named a New Jersey “Healthy Town to Watch” by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (Quality Institute) in their annual Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) recognition program for 2019. Asbury Park has participated in the MWC since 2017 and this is the first year the City has been recognized […]

As part of the state’s coordinated response to address the novel coronavirus outbreak, Governor Phil Murphy today declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency, effective immediately, to ramp up New Jersey’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Executive Order No. 103 declares a state of emergency and public health emergency across […]

The Third Annual Sea.Hear.Now Festival organizers have announced that Pearl Jam, The Avett Brothers, Cage The Elephant, Billy Idol, Lord Huron, Dirty Heads, The Beach Boys, Patti Smith, The Growlers, Grouplove, and Dr. Dog are among those headlining the Sept 19 to 20 Music & Surf Festival. Fans will be treated to over 25 performances […]

Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider has released the borough’s police blotter for the month of February. The following is his report: 2/1/20 Police arrested a 31-year old Belmar man, for an active warrant out of Belmar, after stopping his vehicle. He was processed and released on his recognizance, as per Belmar PD. There were no […]

The hotel at the Asbury Ocean Club has been included in an eclectic international list of the best new hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. Each year, Travel + Leisure editors scout hundreds of new hotels around the globe in pursuit of those that offer a special, holistic experience based on location, […]

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 […]