Immediate changes to the permit parking system could go into effect by June 1 if the City Council votes to implement Parking Committee’s recommendations. “These are intended to relieve a bit of the crush that may be coming for the summer,” Councilman Joe Woerner said during Monday night’s City Council workshop meeting. “These are not […]

The city’s bond rating has received a downgrade from Moody’s Investment Services, as a result of the risk of a state aid cut to municipalities — particularly the type of aid received by cities such as Asbury Park. Investors who buy bonds — basically, who are providing their money for a loan — look to […]

A setback to the long-awaited west side’s revitalization came last month when the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency [HMFA] announced its second round of Superstorm Sandy aid. Missing from the list was the 64-unit Renaissance Village project, an affordable housing project by the Michael’s Organization, based in Marlton. “We are all heartbroken,” Mayor […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in council chambers at City Hall. A public participation session is scheduled to take place at the end of the meeting following reports by the City Council, Manager, and Attorney. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: • […]

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Spring Bazaar may be just the ticket for that last minute gift. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow in the city’s historic Convention Hall’s Grand Arcade, located at 1300 Ocean Ave, according to an organizer’s press release. The bazaar is a vendor’s market comprised of […]

To help reduce parking frustrations in the downtown corridor, Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten has established its own four-pronged parking plan that asks patrons to leave the car at home. “While parking in Asbury can be frustrating it is a clear sign of the long-awaited revitalization of our ‘City by the Sea,” said Festhalle Managing Partner […]

More than a fashion show showcasing summer styles, the charitable “Taste of Summer” event is produced by Asbury Park High School Fashion and Art students. “The students are excited to show the community the effort and dedication they have for the Fashion Classes at Asbury Park High School,” school Principal Reginald Mirthil said.  “This is […]

Lakehouse Music Academy is among those being honored Friday at the annual Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Carousel Awards. Just two years after opening its doors, the music academy is also a hub of recording studios, professionally-equipped rehearsal spaces, a retail music store, and base for music industry professionals. Their goal of creating a space […]

After a few design renditions, boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette’s First Avenue Pavilion Art Wall project obtained its final approval Monday night from the Planning Board. The art wall is located on the Ocean Avenue front of the building that houses Stella Marina, Cubacan, Watermark, and Just Another Day’s Ice Cream Shop. Madison Marquette’s Director of […]

The Allenhurst Police Department is investigating the cause of a Wednesday afternoon van fire along the boardwalk. Department spokesman Captain Michael B. Schneider said police responded near 2:30 p.m. to a report of a vehicle fire. Within one minute of the call, Patrolman Marc Eustace reported the vehicle was heavily engulfed at its front end. […]