Larhea Childress, a 15-year-old Asbury Park High School student readying for her first job, graduated Saturday morning from the SALT school. “The hospitality industry is one of the largest things that helps people on a daily basis,” Childress said after receiving her diploma. As part of the school district’s Career and College Readiness program, Childress […]

Those who drove around the Asbury Circle Friday were met with a jarring visual. Hundred year-old oak and pines trees were being cleared from the perimeter. “The great looking tall trees around the Asbury Circle are being cut down one after the other,” was Don Brockel’s first message. “Yes some should go down…..but the ones […]

It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Our local busy bee – Restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach is at it again. Having just taken ownership of Rumson’s What’s Your Beef [see triCity News article], Schlossbach also has been named The Asbury hotel’s caterer of choice. Due to open at May’s […]

Jada Arnstead attended Asbury Park’s Summer Recreation Program since she was 5 years-old, the 14-year-old told a packed a house at the Stone Pony Thursday night. “I’ve been able to associate with so many different people from so many different backgrounds,” she said. “I want to thank you for opening up our minds to something […]

In honor of Earth Day, Move For Hunger and Asbury Fresh have partnered with Hello Chef’s Dan Vogt to host an Urban Composting Workshop to help educate the public on the best practices for reducing the amount of organic waste that ends up in landfills Held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cowerks on […]

The Asbury Hotel’s David Bowd will provide jobs for 60 of the 110 applicants that completed his Salt School hospitality training program at the Boys and Girls Club on Monroe Avenue. The free 10-week program was created as part of a workforce development program established in partnership with waterfront redeveloper iStar to train area residents […]

The Asbury, the city’s first new hotel in over 50 years, is showing signs of readiness. Due to open May 26, the 110-room boutique hotel at the former Salvation Army Building is nearing completion. The Asbury is a collaboration between design veteran Anda Andrei, formerly with Ian Schrager Company, and hotel innovator David Bowd of Salt Hotels. The Asbury […]

To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Today I went to pay my taxes in Asbury Park.  I was pleased that the last quarter started the convenience of paying by credit card.  However, I was told that I had to input my own information. I was surprised but as I am a fairly fast typist set […]

The Ocean Township Police Department has issued an advisory to inform motorists that a portion of Asbury Avenue will be closed today. Officials said the Monmouth County Highway Division will keep the roadway closed from Green Grove Road to Route 66. The closure is expected to be in place until 2:30 p.m. Detours are in […]

The Asbury Park School Board Election returns are in and the Moving Ahead Together team was able to pull ahead to claim the three open seats, according to unofficial results from the Monmouth County Clerk. The team consists of incumbent Connie Breech, former board member Barbara Lesinski and newcomer Dominic Latorraca. Lesinski, who served two full terms […]