The narrative behind how a collaborative group of poets and musicians turned a pile of puppets into an international touring cabaret is unveiled in The Yard Dogs Road Show documentary, being screened Saturday at The ShowRoom Cinema on Cookman Avenue. The local viewing serves as the kick off for the Juicy Jenn Movie Club, a […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce turned the city pink this month with the help of a few businesses. The local Paint the Town Pink campaign is part of a national Breast Cancer Awareness recognition held throughout May to remind women over age 40 to get a mammogram. Asbury Park joined shore towns from Aberdeen […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, task force coordinator Chief Michael W. Palmer of the Brielle Police Department said. The checkpoint will be run from 11 a.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Saturday along Route 35, near the […]

The plan was to quietly open Pasta Volo, with the word going out to just few friends for a trial run. What resulted was a busy Saturday with most of her homemade pasta and sauces selling out by Sunday afternoon. “I had to close early,” Pasta Volo owner Cathy Bergamo [at right] said Wednesday afternoon, […]

With an anticipated growth in beach patrons, Asbury Park officials are moving forward with plans to make beach access available through a smart phone APP. A request for proposal [RFP] has been issued for an electronic beach badge systems, according to a city news release. A downloadable App currently exists for its parking utility, allowing […]

An Ocean Grove man was charged Monday with invasion of privacy following the investigation into an April 30 incident at the local Target, according to Ocean Township Police spokesman Timothy R. Torchia. Julius G. Reynolds, 56, was arrested near 1:10 p.m. Monday following an investigation by Detective Michael Melody and Detective Michael Acquaviva of the […]

The thrill of headlining at the iconic Stone Pony comes into fruition for Jersey Shore artist Taylor Tote and her band on Friday. “We are so excited to headline a special show to connect with our friends and fans, and the people that have been supporting me through my journey,” Tote said in a written news […]

Foodies get ready – Friday night Convention Hall will transform into a cuisine showcase brought together in support of The Center of Asbury Park. Be it a Hawaiian Poke from Langosta Lounge, Goulash from Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, a pan seared fennel sausage from Moonstruck, or ceviche from Bonefish Grill, an assortment of fares will […]

Friday night free movies at the Paramount Theatre will shift to Saturday this weekend, organizers said. The originally slated Wizard of Oz screening will move to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m. And in homage to Prince, Purple Rain will be screened at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 p.m. Presented in […]

Changes to the City’s proposed sound rules in the downtown will come before the Asbury Park Planning Board 5 p.m. May 24, officials said Monday night. The special meeting, being held in lieu of the Board’s June 6 meeting, is an attempt to fast track changes to an existing law that has stopped the music […]