A suspicious black duffle bag found along Norwood Avenue Wednesday afternoon proved to be no threat to the community, Deal Police Department spokesman Sgt. Brian Egan said. After an over hour-long investigation that resulted in a portion of the roadway being closed to traffic and response by the State Police Bomb Squad Unit, the package was found to […]

The inaugural Grown in Monmouth Culinary Competition was held Monday at the Culinary Education Center of Monmouth County on Drury Lane in Asbury Park. The center is a collaboration between Brookdale Community College and the Monmouth County Vocational School District. The contest, a part of the Monmouth County Freeholder’s Grown in Monmouth program initiated earlier […]

Two 51-year-old Neptune men charged with the ATM and alcohol burglaries at Langosta Lounge and Lightly Salted on the Asbury Park boardwalk are facing multiple burglary and drug charges out of Ocean Township, police officials announced Tuesday via a news release. Following his October arrested in Asbury Park by Detective Michael Legg, Aaron Hearon was […]

Monmouth Arts is bringing their annual pARTy to Asbury Park. To be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at The Asbury, the city’s newest hotel and entertainment venue, the cocktail gala serves as an opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions the County’s arts culture. This year, those who continually work to […]

A first glimpse at what will become the new Boston Way was unveiled Monday night during the Asbury Park Planning Board meeting. The Housing Authority redevelopment will bring 104 new low income rental units to the long stagnant 4.1 acre site located along Memorial Drive and Sylvan Way. The project, headed by Jersey City-based Metro […]

The City of Asbury Park has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign [HRC] for making inroads in being an LGBTQ inclusive community, according to a news statement. In its 2016 Municipal Equality Index [MEI], which evaluates everything from laws and policies to the degree of services offered, the HRC rated Asbury Park third on […]

Two Asbury Park businesses are holding disaster relief drives to support Haiti following last week’s devastation from Hurricane Matthew. “The total impact of last week’s Hurricane Matthew is still being measured, but the current death toll is 191,” city officials said in a written statement. “Many have been displaced, and the hurricane has led to […]

Just in time for Halloween – it’s time to Let’s Do The Time Warp Again! Ocean Grove’s NENAproductions Theater Project opens its 14th season with a revisit to Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show at Jersey Shore Arts Center, located at 66 S. Main Street. Running 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Oct. 22, there […]

Asbury Park and Ocean Township police departments have issued advisories warning of the resurgence of a scam involving individuals purporting to be representatives of Jersey Central Power and Light [JCP&L] . “In this widespread scam, which frequently targets small businesses, a telephone caller poses as an electric utility company employee,” Ocean Township Police officials said. […]

In celebrating their first week in Asbury Park, Booskerdoo Fresh Roasted Coffee and Baking Co. will host a customer appreciation event all day Saturday. The Grand Opening event will include free drip coffee and bakery samples, as well as $1 espresso drinks, owners Amelia and James Caverly said. The couple’s flagship store opened Friday [Oct. […]