Their names are recognizable members of Asbury Park’s music, art and culture and now a series of vignettes pays homage to a dozen creatives whose artistry helped form a local resurgence. Local Legends, directed by William DeVizia and Michael Lucio Sternbach, is a series of shorts that captures the spirit and stories of those who […]

Good health and educating youth in local government are the focus of two new city initiatives being led by Mayor John Moor. The first will be a Mayor’s Wellness Committee, now seeking members to promote good health, events, activities and programs. Basically it is a committee to help the city and its residents commit to […]

In honor of Earth Day, The ShowRoom Cinema joins a handful of theaters across the nation debuting Tomorrow, the documentary transforming the climate change conversation. Co-produced and directed by French filmmakers Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent, the documentary is a vignette of the pair’s journey around the world in search of solutions and those driving […]

The Westside Citizens United, in cooperation Trinity Episcopal Church, will host an Asbury Park School Board Election Candidate’s Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Six candidates are vying for three available three-year seats. They include, in order of ballot position: • James Famularo of Park Ave, a former BOE member and former city employee […]

Asbury Park Little League Lil Bow Wow’s ‘Throw Me The ball And Watch What I Do With It’ is the motto behind the Asbury Park Little League players who will be opening their season Saturday at their field behind the Asbury Park High School on Sunset Avenue. Led by League President Daniel McKee, games kick […]

A.Skate NJ hosts its inaugural A.skate Mini Masters Saturday at Asbury Eighteen, the mini golf course on the Asbury Park boardwalk at 10150 Ocean Avenue. A.skate NJ is the local arm of the Birmingham, Ala., national foundation, which introduces autistic youth to skateboarding. Two local skateboard industry veterans, Derek Rinaldi and Lou Cuccaro, are the […]

Twisted Tree planted on Cookman Avenue in 2003 with a solid foundation of offering vegan-friendly fare that defied any meat eater to complain about taste, particularly its tofu meatball sandwich with vegan cheese. Its menu also boasts an array of vegan and gluten free sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and vegan baked goods. They have an […]

The Ocean Township Police Department has put out a car burglary advisory for residents living in the West Allenhurst section of the community. “Overnight from 4/12 into 4/13 numerous unlocked vehicles were entered on multiple streets,” the advisory states. “They occurred north and south of Corlies Avenue. Detectives are currently on scene processing vehicles as […]

The Asbury Park City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to bring bike sharing to the city and has its eyes on a car sharing program next, according to Mayor John Moor. The vote awarded operation rights to Zagster of Cambridge, Mass. City Manager Michael Capabianco said two companies vied to run the local program but Zagster […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. There will be 5 p.m. closed executive session prior to the 6 p.m. public workshop session and 7 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. […]