Visitors to Asbury Park beaches who pay for their daily beach badge at any of the city’s parking meters can now trade in the printed slips issued at the meter for badges with any of the city’s beach badge checkers. Previously the receipts issued at the stations could only be traded for badges at the […]

A raccoon found near the Wanamassa Garden Apartments on Allen Avenue has tested positive for rabies, according to a news release from Ocean Township police. When the “extremely aggressive” animal was picked up the animal control officer noted numerous feral cats in the area which may be at risk for contracting rabies, the release said. […]

From May 28 through June 2, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: MAY 28 A 31-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, escape and resisting arrest in the 300 block of Third Avenue. A 39-year-old female from Freehold Boro was arrested and charged with possession of CDS […]

Within the coming weeks workers on behalf of Jersey Central Power & Light will start to trim tree canopies in sections of Asbury Park. Specific trees have been targeted for trimming and residents who have targeted trees in front of or on their properties have begun to be notified. Some trees within the city right-of-way […]

An Asbury Park woman was arrested Monday after police said she seriously injured her infant son. Nicole Cudd, 25, a resident of the Oceanic Motel, caused “serious injuries” to her 10-month-old son during an incident that occurred on May 20, according to a news release from the Asbury Park Police Department. The boy was treated […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by a workshop session at 6 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the […]

Tao Massage has moved into a space on Bangs Avenue in Asbury Park. Owner Vivian Taormina put most of the the finishing touches on the interior this weekend. A June 11 grand opening celebration is planned. With the new location comes a stripped down name, just “Tao,” since the location now offers facials, a hot […]

The “Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues” free series of music festivals are on their way back the shore area, with festivities once again launching in Asbury Park. Eight acts are scheduled to perform from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in Bradley Park, according to a news release from event promoters.  The Asbury Park […]

Slumlords and absentee landlords that own shoddy properties in Asbury Park are officially on notice. City administration is looking to hire an assistant prosecutor to address the city’s blighted and abandoned properties. Operating under the city’s abandoned property ordinance, the person hired will be required to maintain a database of vacant properties, complaints about properties, […]

The 23rd annual New Jersey Pride parade and festival had a banner year, by some estimates drawing over 20,000 people to the city to celebrate.  City businesses and homes flew rainbow flags all weekend to show their support of the LGBT population.  “I have been with Jersey Pride since the very first year and I […]