Zechariah Hubbard, 22, with a last known address in Bloomfield, has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of a controlled dangerous substance [not having a legal prescription], resisting arrest, hindering his own apprehension [having provided false information], and disorderly conduct by Allenhurst Police. Allenhurst Police Department spokesman Captain Michael Schneider said […]

Beer lovers – the date is set. The annual Asbury Park Beer Festival will take place at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall on the boardwalk January 30 and 31. Presented by 95.9 FM WRAT Radio and boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette, the event features crafts from across the world as well as ciders and retro beer brands. […]

Little Ferry Borough Administrator Michael Capabianco will be named City Manager during the Asbury Park City Council’s meeting on October 28, according to a source. Capabianco has signed a contract with the city and is expected to begin work Nov. 9, a source said. Capabianco is 38, according to public information site Intellius and Instant […]

The Asbury Park Historical Society invites the community to an open house reception at their new headquarters located in the Stephen Crane House on Fourth Avenue. The event, being held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 1, honors Crane’s birthday as well as the Society’s recent acquisition of the 137-year-old home, believed to be the […]

Asbury Park officials say the decision to eliminate the Director of Commerce position, currently held by 14-year veteran Tom Gilmour was solely based on a goal to streamline jobs and duties within city hall. “Nobody likes laying anyone off but the [City] Council is going in a different direction,” Mayor John Moor said. “We are […]

Realtor Paul Vail first moved to Asbury Park in 2002. While he began a local career working at area real estate agencies, by 2010 he’d opened the independent Vail Realty on Mattison Avenue. On Tuesday, Vail celebrated joining the national landscape – his 33 member agency has become a member of the California-based Berkshire Hathaway […]

One of Asbury Park’s most popular breakfast, brunch and lunch spots spread its wings north this week. Toast opened its Red Bank doors Monday to great community support, owner Amy Russo Harrigan [shown above] said. “It just took a short 13 months,” she said via a telephone interview Monday. “If you take away the build […]

Her words were clear and tempered. Bradley Elementary School student Danielle Beyer stood before a standing room only audience reciting “I’m Latino Proud.’ The reading was part of the culminating event held in the school’s auditorium to honor Hispanic Heritage Celebration. “We are trying to highlight the diversity we have in our district,” said Superintendent […]

New things are happening at Cross and Orange, located in the historic Park Overlook Building on Cookman Avenue. This week, the downtown eatery launched its new gastropub fall menu crafted by Executive Chef Barry Chernick. While the gastropub cuisine remains true to restaurant’s goal of presenting locally sourced ingredients in a creative yet uniquely detailed […]

A groundbreaking ceremony for the long awaited Springwood Avenue Park is slated for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Economic Director Tom Gilmour announced today. The new park, located in the 1000 block of Springwood Avenue between Atkins and Union Avenues, is part of the city’s Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan. “This is so exciting,” said Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton. […]