Asbury Park officials are in search of a Transportation Planner/Manager to take over the duties of running the city’s $2.187 million parking utility. The qualified candidate will oversee the management of the city’s transportation and parking services, including its parking meters, traffic control, pedestrian safety plans, bicycle and streetscape design. The job also calls for […]

The need for JCP&L to conduct a circuit transfer will result in power outages for Deal residents and businesses Thursday, according to a news advisory by the Deal Police Department. The service interruption is expected to last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for customers in the vicinity of Lady Bess Drive, Atlantic Avenue, Lakeview […]

Six city residents have filed bids to challenge the Asbury Together incumbents Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman for the three City Council seats up for grabs. Voters will cast ballots for four year City Council terms in the Nov 8 election. The prospective candidates include Daniel Harris, Doug McQueen, Tracy […]

Police officials have announced the closing of railroad crossing this week in Asbury Park and Interlaken. The Asbury Park Police Department has issued an advisory alerting motorists and travelers that the Springwood Avenue railroad crossing will close Thursday for one week. The crossing is nearest to the city’s transportation center, located on Main St and […]

A staple at Asbury and Belmar Fresh maker and farmers markets, handbag designer Crystal Kodada celebrates her second anniversary during New York City’s upcoming Fashion Week. Kodada, who launched her defining handmade line during the September 2014 Fashion Week, is a self described Jersey Girl, having lived here for most of her 30 years, and […]

Move For Hunger has partnered with two area business to help collect non perishable items in support of local food pantries. The moving company is sponsoring collections at Jack Green Realty of Ocean Grove and Ganguly’s Mixed Martial Arts of Ocean Township. Move For Hunger is a national nonprofit based in Asbury Park that mobilizes […]

This post will feature updates throughout the weekend with regard to Tropical Storm Hermine PSAs. Noon Sunday: The local Red Cross issued a storm preparedness advisory reminding residents along the Jersey Shore to be vigilant and informed as Hermine passes through the area. “People living in coastal communities that may be threatened by strong winds and flooding […]

According to National Weather forecasters, Tropical Storm Hermine climatic impact on our area  is expected Sunday morning and its effects will linger through Wednesday. Rain, heavy winds, and flooding is expected, according to officials. The Asbury Park Police Department has issued the following storm advisory: Due to Hermine, significant rain, high winds and flash flooding […]

Labor Day, as its name suggests, is a day of rest for laborers. It’s origins date back to 1882 as a mission to honor the American Labor Movement. Today, the holiday is celebrated as a long weekend that unofficially punctuates the end of summer, especially for tourists communities like Asbury Park and the wider Jersey Shore […]

A new annual film festival with a platform that concentrates on the well told story launches this month at The Saint and the Jersey Shore Arts Center [JSAC] in Ocean Grove. Boardwalk Film Festival [BFF] is a nonprofit collaboration of film industry professionals from New York and New Jersey. Their inaugural event scheduled for Sept. […]