Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden announced Thursday afternoon 19 people have been arrested as the result of an undercover prostitution investigation conducted by his office, the FBI, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hazlet and Wall Township Police Departments. “Prostitution is not a victimless crime and we need to put a dent in illegal sex […]

The proposed changes to the Asbury Park parking guidelines have been posted on its municipal website. Presented during Monday night’s meeting, the new guidelines call for a hike in weekend metered parking rates in the business district and along the waterfront but a reduction in day rates in parts of the business district. Asbury Park […]

An array of locally crafted, handmade and up-cycled holiday goods will be on display to purchase Monday as Langosta Lounge transforms into a holiday pop-up market. The 5th annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the vacation-inspired eatery at 1000 Ocean Avenue. Vendors’ wares will be on display in […]

[Correction: Holiday fundraising bash occurs 3 p.m. Sunday – a previous posting incorrectly stated the event was being held Saturday] Local record label Little Dickman Records and Jersey Shore music blog CoolDad Music are throwing their annual holiday party to raise food and funds for Asbury Park’s Mercy Center this weekend. Founded by the Sisters […]

Conceptual plans for Asbury Lanes’ restoration were presented to the City Council Monday. The City Council, as the municipality’s redevelopment agency, must approve the plans before they advance to the Planning Board for specific site plan approval. The bowling alley/music and art venue is located on Fourth Avenue between Kingsley and Bergh streets to the […]

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 the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on […]

Santacon – the non-sensical Santa Claus convention – returns to Asbury Park Saturday. Hundreds of white fur-lined, red cladded Santas are expected to launch their jovial descent upon the city’s streets and bars starting at noon from the Asbury Park Train Station. A tradition in many places around the world, Santacon is a charitable, non-commercial, […]

Proposed changes to the city’s permit parking guidelines were unveiled Monday by newly appointed City Manager Michael Capabianco. Among them were the expected price increases and the amount of residential permits available for each home. While one residedential permit at an annual rate of $120 will be granted per household, if a residence is without […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2015 Business Holiday Window Decorating Contest during this weekend’s downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Press Plaza. Top honors went to grand prize winner TAKA on Cookman Avenue, with DJ’s Delights, Robert Legere Home and Langosta Lounge taking the large windows prize and Lush, Beautiful […]

Rosalyn Williams attended Thursday night’s ‘Saving Our Students Symposium’ to learn what she could to help guide her child’s chosen career. “She wants to be a physical therapist,” Williams, a city resident, said of her daughter Amaris. “But she wants to go the distance. She wants to get a doctorate. “I came here tonight because […]