The Asbury Together ticket released its official platform Thursday morning, announcing a campaign kick-off event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Art 629 Gallery, located at 629 Cookman Avenue. In a detailed announcement, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman go on the record, saying they “believe Asbury […]

The Asbury Park Historical Society will host a meet and greet with two notable historians behind the Hidden History of New Jersey Series. To be held 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Asbury Park Public Library, located at the corner of First and Grand avenues, the event will include a PowerPoint presentation by the two […]

Brookdale Community College students across Monmouth County should have more ease traveling via public transportation this fall. During the college’s Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday at the Lincroft campus, officials announced that bus route adjustments will be made in order to improve commutes. “We are grateful to our partners, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation has added a concert to their free weekly Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series. Classic R&B dance band the Sensational Soul Cruisers will headline 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Springwood Park stage, organizers said. Founded in 1992, the 11-member ensemble is known for their classic Philly and Memphis Soul sounds. […]

Lie to Me is the new exhibit opening Saturday at the Collective Art Tank on Bangs Avenue. Presented by artist Kamelia Ani [at right], the show features street photography altered by an array of mixed media, like paint, broken glass, and, as she says – of course, the lie. “I first thought of the idea […]

The Monroe’s 34-unit luxury condominiums along the Asbury Park waterfront officially landed on the sales market this weekend. Officials said 15 units have sold thus far and open houses will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. In a partnership with Sroka Worldwide Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, master waterfront […]

By now, most have caught on to the beauty of the one-square mile community that has rejuvenated itself into a cultural arts mecca by building upon its rich music history to offer varied festivals, gallery exhibits, and dining venues. But in a neighboring town, 21-year-old playwright named Matthew Yee [at right] is doing his small […]

With its mission of advocating against drug criminalization by promoting harm reduction, recovery and fact-based drug policies, Help Not Handcuffs got an added boost last week. Through its Community Connections program, Wells Fargo made a $1,000 charitable contribution to the all-volunteer nonprofit. “At a time when donations from the public and private sectors are down due […]

A motor vehicle stop along Rustic Drive in the Middlebrook apartment complex near 5:05 p.m. Thursday resulted in drug and paraphernalia possession arrests for three Jersey Shore men, according to news release issued by the Ocean Township Police Department. The driver, Jason Stewart, 34, of Bayville, was operating the motor vehicle with a suspended license, […]

In an open letter to the community dated Aug. 10, City Manager Michael Capabianco [at right below] posted a response to comments Brian Cheripka of iStar made during a recent Homeowners Association meeting. Below is the letter in its entirety: On Saturday, July 30th, Brian Cheripka of iStar provided the Asbury Park Homeowners Association with an update […]