The theft of copper in Asbury Park extends beyond the decorative panels stolen from Convention Hall — thieves seeking the metal have also hit Holy Spirit Church, the Asbury Park public library, Trinity Church and vacant buildings, according to a published report. Outdoor air conditioners are a particular target, and an official from Holy Spirit […]

When three students set fire to some paper on the third floor at Asbury Park High School today, the building’s security was “right on top of it,” according to school communications officer Chrissy Coloma. “Our security was awesome,” she said. “They were right on top of it immediately and they were able to know who […]

The Asbury Park Democratic County Committee celebrated some new additions on Monday night after last week’s primary elections. The Democratic committee holds elections every two years for two representatives — one male, one female — from each of the city’s nine election districts. The Democratic committee is responsible for overseeing the Democratic party’s interests in […]

The Ocean Grove historic preservation commission [HPC] met last night to hear six applications, mostly related to porch repair. Ocean Grove, which is part of Neptune Township, is a designated historic district under township ordinances. The HPC enforces the historic preservation provisions in township ordinances which apply only to Ocean Grove. The remainder of Neptune […]

Two adjacent buildings on Bond Street are proposed to be rehabilitated soon, but discussion of the project at the planning board meeting Monday night prompted some controversy. The board did unanimously approve the application. The buildings at 205 and 209 Bond St. [shown above] between Cookman and Mattison avenues are owned by Karina Bilger. Attorney […]

The following is a list of police activity from June 6 through June 11, as provided by the Asbury Park Police Department: • On June 6, a 42-year-old male from Ocean was arrested and charged with defiant trespassing in the 1700 block of Park Avenue. • On June 6, a 39-year-old male from Asbury Park […]

The wheels are in motion for the city to name a redeveloper for the Springwood Avenue redevelopment project. The city recently issued a request for qualifications [RFQ] to gauge interest in redeveloping the area of Springwood Avenue from Memorial Drive to Atkins Avenue.. The deadline for potential developers to submit their qualifications was June 1. […]

A vacant field on a stretch of Cookman Avenue has puzzled many for years. The land is filled with wooden stubs, giving the appearance of a field of wooden tombstones. Over time, people have painted various patterns and images on the stubs. There has also been public art displayed on the premises. So what’s with […]

As you’d expect on a June weekend, there was lots of action around the greater Asbury Park area — and the Sun was there. On our travels we observed classic cars in Ocean Grove and yet another catchy sign from Kerri Martin at Second Life Bikes on Main Street in Asbury. Plus a group of about […]

Weekly bonfires on the Asbury Park beach are one major distinction between the city and other shore towns. Caroline Novack, a north Jerseyan who considers Asbury her second home, caught this scene on a recent spring evening. “I just bought a vacation place in AP at the end of April,” says Novak. “I grew up […]