A representation of those who know her professionally and personally, a varied group of professionals ranging from attorneys to contractors, as well as artist, boardwalk vendors community leaders and city officials gathered Tuesday night to bid a formal farewell to Madison Marquette General Manager Carrie Turner. Turner’s last day will be Friday. “She’s been a great […]

A 24-year-old city resident remains hospitalized following gunshot wounds sustained at Frederick Douglas Apartments Sunday, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesman Charles Webster. The Asbury Park Police Department responded near 8:28 p.m. to the Prospect Avenue located apartment complex for the report of a shooting, Webster said. “Upon their arrival, patrol officers found a […]

The Dollar Tree and proposed retail/apartment building proposed by local developer Pat Fasano was awarded unanimous approval Monday by the Asbury Park Planning Board. Fasano Properties Vice President of Real Estate Development William Stuckey [at right] gave an overview of the project, which will transform the Main Street block between Third and Fourth avenues via […]

The Ocean Township Police Department has released an update concerning its missing person investigation for Wanamassa resident Ross DeRose. Officials said the 59-year-old’s car was found in York, Maine, but he has not been seen in the area. Last seen over a week ago, DeRose is described as a 5’9” white male, weighing 170 pounds […]

Feeling more like a family home than a resource facility, the Oceans Family Success Center has opened at 1201 Springwood Avenue. With a focus on family/parenting programs, youth initiatives, and general resource for the community as a whole, the new center is made possible through Hunterdon Prevention Resources and NJ Division of Family and Community […]

KYDS Mindful Meditation & Open Mic Konscious Youth Development & Services will host Super Moon Monday Meditation and Sound Healing, open to all ages, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Monday at Kula Café [1201 Springwood Ave]. On Saturday their One Soul Open Mic kicks off at 6:30 p.m. but join them 5:40 p.m. for a […]

They may only be 12 and 13 years-old but a group of students from schools across Asbury Park kicked off their first foray into the world of entrepreneurial endeavors Saturday afternoon. Created by Interfaith Neighbor’s Business Development Center, this year’s Asbury Park Junior Entrepreneur Training [JET] kicked off Saturday with students from Dr. Martin Luther […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun,   We Will Survive   America, America What have you done? The battle for many I thought was won.   We fought for our rights And found much success. But now it is murky As we ponder this mess.   All of us immigrants But what have we learned? Walls, fear […]

In serving of as Master of Ceremonies during Friday’s Annual VFW Harold Daley Post 1333 Veterans Day Ceremony, World War II Veteran Louis ‘Lou’ Parisi reminded an audience of close to 100 people that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ In recalling the iconic U.S. flag raising image taken 71 years ago on Feb. […]

The Ocean Township Police Department has issued a missing person alert for a 59-year-old resident last seen Monday morning. According to the alert, there has been no contact with Wanamassa resident Ross DeRose [at right] since Monday evening. DeRose is described as a 5’9” white male , weighing 170 pounds with brown eyes, according to […]