Asbury Park Toy Drive Founder Connie Breech said a larger community responded to the needs of a mother of four who lost everything in last week’s house fire. Sherrice Lyles and her children were displaced after a charging hoverboard sparked and caused fire, smoke and water damage to her Prospect Avenue home. The Jersey Coast […]

A reminder that fall is in sights cams as two local organizers announce the return of their collaborative event with the Asbury Park Boardwalk.   The Fourth Annual Asbury Park Fall Bazaar and Indian Summer Music Festival will be held September 22 to 24 at Convention Hall, located at 1300 Ocean Ave. The weekend event […]

Asbury Park’s Harold Daley VFW Post No. 1333 and Manasquan VFW Post 1838 came together Sunday to offer support to the Belmar Historical Society’s fundraising campaign to repair its Spirit of the American Doughboy statue damaged by vandals. WWII Veteran Lou Parisi and Vietnam War Veteran Wayne Jackson joined Commander Frank Brogna in delivering a […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, “President Trump is rarely reluctant to express his opinion, but he is often seized by caution when addressing the violence and vitriol of white nationalists, neo-Nazis and alt-right activists…” [New York Sunday Times 8/13/17] President Trump’s reluctance and caution regarding racism is shared by many Americans and it seems to be […]

Irish Barbeque Kick of the Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade fundraising during this Beach BBQ at The Anchor’s Bend, located inside Convention Hall at 1300 Ocean Avenue. This 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday benefit features an Irish barbecue, cash bar and music by Steve Reilly. Admission is $10, and for more information, click here. Film […]

Not seeing a local response to the violence that unfolded in Charlottesville, Va. Saturday, Bergh street homeowner Lisa Servon [at right] woke Sunday morning and sprang into action. The University of Pennsylvania educator put out the Stand Up Against Racism Asbury Park call to action via social media. Within hours, over 200 people responded by […]

The City’s Environmental and Shade Tree Commission [ESTC] will hold its Annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday. ESTC members and volunteers maintain the city’s green spaces and gardens from March through October. This includes planting, weeding, cleanups, small tree trimming and pruning. The featured gardens include: The Rain Garden, located at Main […]

The State Department of Transportation will honor a group of Asbury Park residents advocating for safer streets for all who use them. The Asbury Park Complete Streets Coalition will receive a Complete Streets Champion Award during the State’s Complete Streets Summit in October. “Thank you for your hard work and leadership in bringing safer, more […]

A community is now rallying support for one its residents who devotes much of her time volunteering and fundraising on behalf the city’s youth. Sherrice Lyles is most known for her Wish Upon Prom campaign, which collects formal attire for children across the state whose families may not be able to afford the rights of […]

An Eatontown man was arrested on child endangerment charges after police received a tip that he knowingly gave a 13- year-old female family member edible marijuana, Ocean Township Police Department announced Thursday afternoon. Eric Morales, 32, of Eatontown was charged with child endangerment, distribution and possession of marijuana, officials said in a written news release. […]