Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Asbury Park’s refreshing independence goes past its art and culture. It is also at the very core of its politics. In a country where we are so divided amongst Republicans and Democrats, Asbury is one of a handful of New Jersey towns that holds non-partisan municipal elections – there is no Democrat or […]

The City of Asbury Park has unveiled a new rainbow-striped crosswalk on Asbury Avenue in front of the Empress Hotel. The temporary crosswalk was created by resolution to promote awareness of LGBTQ issues in Asbury Park and timed to coincide with Garden State Equality Equality Walk, which will take place on Saturday. “We wanted to […]

Restoration of the historic Powhatan hotel is now off the table, according to property owner Pat Fasano. The local developer withdrew his application to renovate the 208 Third Avenue hours prior to Tuesday’s Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, according to Zoning Officer Barbara Van Wagner. Fasano, an over 20 year long resident, was seeking to […]

Sustainable Jersey Award Asbury Park has become the first Monmouth County community to achieve Sustainable Jersey’s silver level certification, city officials have announced. The certification helps align and create community efforts to increase awareness, reduces waste and greenhouse emissions, saves money and resources, and makes the City eligible to apply for “green grants” in the future. […]

The Asbury Park Blue Bishops faced off with the Manchester Hawks during the annual homecoming game Friday. And while the Blue Bishops emerged victorious with a score of 31-14, the day included the return of many notable alumni. Among them was Dr. John Amato – captain of the Asbury Park varsity football squad in 1968. He […]

Months after opening Beach Box, a smart kickboxing studio with tech amenities that track member’s progress, Wayne Strobel is expanding. Joined by Fred Mohr, Strobel has launched Cryolete, a neighboring cryotherapy boutique that offers slimming, toning and non surgical facial lift therapies. Their grand opening weekend celebration launches 9 a.m. Saturday inside The Shops At […]

Music industry veterans, Monmouth University alumni, faculty and students gathered Wednesday night to celebrate the grand opening of the West Long Branch institution’s satellite music industry program at Lakehouse Music Academy in Asbury Park. “Monmouth University’s partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy is a terrific example of our unique educational approach to get students out of […]

Six music industry professionals and performers who helped influence the Asbury Park music scene and global legacy will be honored Sunday on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, Eileen Chapman of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University has announced. Selected by the Asbury Angels Project, plaques donning their names will be […]

From a surprise performance from Bruce Springsteen with Southern California’s Social Distortion to an intimate meet and greet with Jack Johnson at Danny Clinch Transparent gallery and Blondie’s power packed performance, the inaugural Sea.Hear.Now festival brought Asbury Park to capacity, in more ways than one. “I’ve got to share this with my dad,” one concert […]

Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance as the Sea. Hear. Now festival was about to conclude its inaugural weekend Sunday night. Springsteen appeared with next-to-last act Social Distortion, a punk rock band from California, to join them on the Johnny Cash song “Ring of Fire” among others. See the video here from NJ.com. ——————————————————————————————————— Follow […]