Asbury Park City Council candidates Felicia Simmons and Kerry Butch [above] have announced their endorsement by two statewide advocacy organizations: New Jersey Citizen Action and the New Jersey Tenants Organization. The following is the full news release issued by the Butch-Simmons campaign: Heralding their robust social justice platform and recognizing their achievements toward fair housing […]

The Asbury Park Public Arts Commission is seeking local artists who would be interested in volunteering to lead a community mural on a temporary construction fence in the 700 Block of Cookman Avenue, according to a news release issued by the city. Artists of all levels are encouraged to apply.  The mural would be temporary […]

With the City of Asbury Park recognizing Indigenous People’s Day this year, the Asbury Park Racial Justice Project is planning a celebration of the event at Springwood Park on Monday, October 12 from noon to 2 pm. The following is the news release from the Racial Justice Project announcing the event: The Racial Justice Project […]

Community activists are moving forward on a new project — Asbury Park Community Public Safety Units — with the first Public Safety Unit meeting and training on Sunday October 11th at 2 pm at Heck Street and Lake Avenue in Asbury Park, according to Derek Manno-Bloom, one of the organizers of the initiative. The gathering will be outside […]

To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun: After almost two years of asking for action, the Mayor and Council responded to community concerns of aggressive police behavior not by creating a requested Civilian Complaint Review Board, but by creating an ad hoc Equity Committee. Deputy Mayor Quinn and Councilwoman Clayton presented the plans on September 9th. […]

Asbury Park restaurant owner and city resident Marilyn Schlossbach — in a statement sent to the Asbury Park Sun — has endorsed incumbent councilwomen Amy Quinn, Eileen Chapman and Yvonne Clayton [shown above] for the three council seats up for grabs in November. Schlossbach’s brother, Arthur Schlossbach, is also a candidate. The following is Marilyn […]

The fourth annual Asbury Park PorchFest that features musical acts on porches in Asbury Park broke prior attendance records with an unofficial estimate of 4,000-5,000 attendees on Saturday.  “This was clearly the most,” said PorchFest founder and organizer Jordan Modell. “I think people were starved for music. One woman told me ‘This is the first […]

The 4th annual Asbury Park PorchFest takes place today, Saturday, Sept 26, with over 70 musical acts scheduled to perform on the porches of 14 homes in the city. The music starts at 1 pm and ends at 5:45 pm. Click here for a Program Guide with a map of porches and performers. “This family-friendly, […]

An Asbury Park man is facing numerous charges of animal cruelty after thirteen dogs were seized from his care due to neglect, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Gramiccioni detailed the charges in the following news release: Derek Bussey, 25, is charged with one count of third degree Animal Cruelty and twelve counts of […]

Arthur Schlossbach, candidate for Asbury Park City Council, has announced a new campaign website at arthurforcitycouncil.com. “It is my hope that my innovative ideas and modern solutions will help me continue to serve our neighbourhood in the best way possible, and the need for a strong business person on the city council,” said Schlossbach in a […]