A group of women working to affect transformational change in Jersey Shore communities will hold a kick off recruiting event Sept 25 at Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Avenue. Founded in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a women’s philanthropic movement that raises awareness and funds for high-impact projects that address the most pressing […]

An early morning Friday suspicious vehicle investigation led to the of a Neptune man for possession of 64 bags of heroin, Ocean Township Police have reported. Anthony E. Miller, 25, of Neptune is charged with with possession of heroin, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, officials said. The arrest came after Ptl. David Marino spotted […]

The Asbury Park Police Department instituted a number of promotions and new hires Friday morning. Among them are Lt. Amir Bercovicz. Hired in 1995, Bercovicz served in various units, including the Street Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Bercovicz will be assigned as the day shift Watch Commander. Newly promoted […]

The third installment of Let’s Get Folked Up, a songwriters series showcasing local musicians and their stories in intimate settings across the city will be held Thursday at Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Ave. The brainchild of local singer-songwriter Chris Brown, the series serves as a platform for musicians to share their songs and […]

On the heels of introducing a ban on the intentional release of balloons, the Asbury Park City Council will vote Wednesday to place a five cent charge on single use plastic bags at all stores and vendors operating within city limits. The measure comes weeks after Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed similar statewide legislation. “While well-intentioned, […]

Asbury Park PorchFest will return Sept. 22, organizers announced Monday. And with its return will be double the talent performing on more porches across the city in a mix of genres.  At the top of the bill thus far are the city’s own Emily Grove, Chris Brown, Dark City Strings, The Vansaders, Waiting on Mongo, […]

Sports, dance, workout memberships, and mentoring programs are being added to the Asbury Park Recreation fall community roster, city officials have announced. “The goal of the City’s Recreation Committee is to create, and support, as many programs as possible to help benefit the children of Asbury Park,” said Councilman Jesse Kendle [at right], who is […]

The final touches are being made to the newly opened City By The Sea Veterinary located in the Shops At Sunset Point on Memorial Drive. A longtime goal of West Long Branch native Thomas Caltabilota, the full service practice is a fear free certified facility specializing in wellness care and surgical needs. “It’s always been […]

Vernon L. Sanders, 33, of Brick is the fourth person charged in a Thanksgiving Eve shooting death of Denzel Morgan-Hicks, 27, of Barnegat, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announced via social media Thursday. Sanders is charged with first degree conspiracy, first degree murder, second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, second degree […]

A Tuesday night noise complaint led to the underage alcohol drinking charges of eight college age students, Ocean Township Police Department has announced. Andrew J. Stock 20, of Danbury, Ct, Noah Goldberg, 20, of Columbus, Anthony Melfa, 19, of Rutherford, and Arben Djombalic, 19, of Milford were charged with providing a place for underage people […]