It was a bad start to the summer season for the 25 people nabbed as part of a warrant fugitive sweep in the areas of Asbury Park and Neptune. The sweep on Wednesday was led by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the U.S. Marshal’s N.Y. N.J. Regional Fugitive […]

The City Council’s approval of three employment contract agreements during its Wednesday night was met with concern for high salary ranges. Former city employee Lori Ross questioned how the salary ranges were set and whether an analysis was done to vet against comparable Monmouth County and state employee salary ranges. “I will tell you that […]

CNN reports renowned chef turned bestselling author and food journalist Anthony Bourdain will feature his January trip to the Jersey Shore Sunday night during CNN’s 9 p.m. broadcast of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown.” Among his stops was our own Frank’s Deli on Main Street. A popular breakfast and lunch sandwich spot that boasts at least […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a public workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular session meeting. Items […]

In September 2009, Leslie Ferrier was readying for a new job as human resource director for a skin care company in the city. But within a few days the first symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis [MS] would change the course of her life. “It started in my legs,” Ferrier said. “It felt like ants were crawling […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers at City Hall. A public participation session is scheduled to take place near the end of the meeting, after comments from city officials. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: • Special event considerations include […]

Beachgoers and boaters along the Jersey Shore can relish in the fact that our sand, sea, and lakes are as good as it gets. Two and a half years after Superstorm Sandy, the Jersey Shore’s environmental recovery has been excellent, Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] Commissioner Bob Martin said this week during the NJ Sea […]

The small donut shop on the corner of Summerfield and Emory opened quietly two weeks ago but quickly made its mark this week. “I highly recommend it, the cake is so moist,” said Joy Barrie of Neptune City who made her second trip in as many days. “Everyone should get a dozen of their different […]

The Philadelphia-based United by Blue has landed on Asbury Park’s boardwalk and with its summer outpost comes the mission to keep the world’s waterways and oceans clear of trash. “For every product sold, the company vows to cleanup one pound of trash,” summer outpost manager David Laegen said. “That sale will help us clean up […]

Boardwalk performers face a $30 annual fee increase should the City Council vote next Wednesday to approve changes to the guidelines that govern what is permitted along the waterfront. Currently performers pay a $20 annual license fee. The City Council also will vote to place a stipulation on the amount of hours a performer can […]