Asbury Park

Screening at St. Laurent Social Club will benefit LGBT youth group

"Love Wins" has won or been a finalist in over 10 film festivals nationwide

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A screening and discussion of the short documentary “Love Wins” at the St. Laurent Social Club on Wednesday, Feb. 8, will benefit Project R.E.A.L., which serves local youth in the LGBT community.  “Love Wins” has won or been a finalist in over 10 film festivals nationwide and aired on PBS. The short 2018 documentary film […]

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Jan 27, 2023
Asbury Park

Langosta Lounge leaves Asbury boardwalk in early February

Deal Lake Bar + Co group to take over with their own new concept

By Dan Jacobson
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Long-time area restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach (above) and her husband Scott Szegeski will close their Langosta Lounge on the Asbury boardwalk after 14 years on Saturday, February 4. They plan a three-day celebration at the end with food, music and remembrances. “We’ve always enjoyed throwing good parties and breaking bread with our community,” Schlossbach said. “As we […]

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Jan 19, 2023
Asbury Park

New Year’s Day Marks Both Stability and a Fresh Start for the Governing Body in Asbury Park

New Councilwoman Ahbez-Anderson takes seat

By Kerry Margaret Butch
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(Kerry Margaret Butch is a special correspondent to the Asbury Park Sun from the asburyparkreporter.com) The mood in Council Chambers was one of anticipation and excitement as family members and supporters of Mayor John Moor, Amy Quinn, and newly elected Angela Ahbez-Anderson gathered to  witness their swearing in on January 1 during the City of Asbury […]

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Jan 05, 2023
Asbury Park

Youth conduct interviews of Asbury Park candidates

The Asbury Park Reporter provided the forum for the young reporters

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In advance of the elections on Tuesday for Mayor, City Council and Board of Education, four city youth conducted interviews with candidates for the online Asbury Park Reporter Click here to view the interviews. Over the past few weeks, the youth met and created questions for candidates running for municipal office. All eleven candidates were […]

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Nov 05, 2022
Asbury Park

Simmons kicks off mayoral campaign

“There’s no part [of Asbury Park] that is less valuable than the other part"

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Former Asbury Park School Board member and 2020 City Council candidate Felicia Simmons will be joining incumbent John Moor and newcomer Sonja Mack as contenders for Mayor in this November’s non-partisan election.  Simmons issued a news release announcing the kick off of her candidacy. The following is the full release: Felicia Simmons is running to […]

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Sep 29, 2022
Asbury Park

Complete Streets hosts Asbury candidates on Oct 10

Event moderated by League of Women Voters, reporter Carol Gorga Williams and Pastor Semaj Vanzant

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The Asbury Park Complete Streets Coalition (APCSC) will host a live candidates’ forum for the Asbury Park City Council and Mayoral candidates on October 10 at 7 pm at Blackbird Community Commons, located at 131 Atkins Avenue. The forum venue has a capacity of 100 people. Attendees will be able to submit questions for the […]

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Sep 26, 2022
Asbury Park

Moor and Kendle will run again for reelection

"While all years and terms of service are challenging for many reasons, this term was exceptionally challenging"

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Mayor John Moor and Councilman Jesse Kendle announced they will be seeking another four-year term in the November 8 municipal election, according to a news release issued by their campaign. Both were elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and will be running again as the “Asbury Together” ticket.  Moor said about his most recent […]

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Aug 04, 2022
Asbury Park

Asbury Park Women’s Convention Joins Forces Again For “BANS OFF OUR BODIES”

Asbury Park women’s organization will be hosting the event to raise money and awareness for reproductive rights

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On Saturday July 9 at 4 pm, the Asbury Park Women’s Convention will hold a rally to fight for reproductive rights in Springwood Park in Asbury Park, according to a news release from the organization. The Asbury Park Women’s Convention (APWC), co-founded in 2017 by Asbury Park Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Jess Alaimo, will […]

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Jun 28, 2022
Asbury Park

Daniels announces run for Council instead of Mayor

"I believe this Council seat would be much more effectively filled by a fresh voice"

By Dan Jacobson
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Political newcomer Matt Daniels has announced he will be running against incumbent Councilman Jesse Kendle in the city’s non-partisan municipal election in November. Two years ago, Daniels announced a run for Mayor against incumbent John Moor, who is also up for reelection this November. However, he has decided to run for Council instead, according to […]

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May 18, 2022
Letters to the Editor

The Next Challenge in Asbury Park’s Recovery: School Funding

Grillo and Latorraca: The challenges are "formidable."

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To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun: Asbury Park’s economic recovery over the past two decades is an unqualified success.  The City has thrived and no longer receives State transitional aid.  However, the financial picture for its schools is quite different. Asbury Park School District is halfway through a six-year process of losing tens of millions of dollars […]

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