Asbury Park

The Sun’s City Council Preview

Open Space, capital budget, muncipal judge, & community garden on agenda

By Michelle Gladden
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The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in council chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. 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 […]

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Apr 11, 2016
Asbury Park

Sprockets Computer Coding Expands to Mt. Carmel School

Cowerks STEM-based afterschool course offered to ages 7 to 13

By Michelle Gladden
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What began last year at Hope Academy Charter School has spread to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Sprockets – the computer coding class designed to educate students ages 7 to 13, launches Wednesday at the First Avenue Catholic School in Asbury Park. “Everyone should have at least some exposure to the language of code,” co-founder […]

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Apr 11, 2016
Asbury Park

Building a Brighter Future initiatives data driven

School District Super talks progress and goals

By Michelle Gladden
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A year and a half into is tenure, School Superintendent Lamont Repollet says student are responding to the initiatives and programs aimed at pivoting students onto a road to success. Prior to his arrival here, Asbury Park School District employed five superintendents in 7 years. With his 5-year contract, Repollet said he hopes to change […]

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Apr 10, 2016
Asbury Park

Watermark launches farm to bar spring menu

Craft Cocktails feature Kula Urban Farm produce

By Michelle Gladden
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Watermark owner Russell Lewis has launched a campaign that builds on a trend that has already taken hold across the nation. The popular farm to table movement embraced by many homes and restaurants is coming to Lewis’ oceanfront venue known for its premium cocktails and tapas offerings. On Thursday night, Lewis unveiled his farm to bar […]

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Apr 09, 2016
Asbury Park

Cheadle comes to Asbury for APMFF ‘Miles Ahead’ screening

Cheadle on Miles: This is someone who was always on that hustle

By Michelle Gladden
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Don Cheadle said there was little chance he’d get to see much of Asbury Park. “I’m getting on a plane first thing the morning,” he said during a Friday night interview just before the Asbury Park Music in Film Festival 7 p.m. screening of “Miles Ahead,” the film he wrote, directed and transforms into the […]

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Apr 09, 2016
Asbury Park

Boss cancels NC show in support LGBT community

Tickets to Sunday performance will be refunded at point of sale

By Michelle Gladden
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In a Friday afternoon post to his fans, Bruce Springsteen explains why the HB2 law passage prompted his decision. Referred to as “the bathroom law” the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act mandates restroom usage for the LGBT community. Springsteen said he sees the move as an act of prejudice and bigotry. “To my mind, […]

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Apr 08, 2016
Asbury Park

Wonder Bar hosts APMFF panels with industry professionals

Music and Film makers share behind the scenes snapshots

By Michelle Gladden
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A weekend filled with a varied selection of music and film kicks off Friday and with it comes The Asbury Park Music in Film Festival’s behind the scenes snapshots of the industry that produces the very art being celebrated. While the offerings include Friday night’s Q&A with “Miles Ahead” actor/director Don Cheadle following the screening, […]

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Apr 08, 2016
Asbury Park

Expungement Info Session Open to Youth and Adults

Asbury CAN sponsored event 7 p.m. Friday at St. Stephens Church

By Michelle Gladden
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The next phase of assisting residents with the expungement process kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Stephens AMEZ Church on Springwood Ave. Expungement asks courts and/or law enforcement agencies to modify, seal, or eliminate criminal records. Once complete, a criminal record cannot be viewed by the public and recipients do not have to […]

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Apr 08, 2016
Asbury Park

Help Not Handcuffs aims for harm reduction strategies

Thompson: why aren’t we considering these proven drug reduction models

By Michelle Gladden
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Help Not Handcuffs founder Randy Thompson is asking the questions: “With needles on our streets and beaches, three times the national overdose death rate and first responders running in every direction to reverse overdoses, why aren’t we considering these proven models of harm reduction strategies?” Help Not Handcuffs’ mission is to eliminate failed drug criminalization […]

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Apr 07, 2016
Asbury Park

Upright Citizens Brigade storm Asbury Park’s House

Impromptu comedic live theater based on audience particiaption

By Michelle Gladden
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The Upright Citizens Brigade touring company returns Thursday night to Asbury Park’s House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. Founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, UCB’s touring company is comprised of burgeoning comedic talent from its Los Angeles and New York training programs. The program is based on Del Close’s Chicago-based […]

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