After a few years of stagnation, Sunset Lake is back on track. The northeastern water body that suffered from post Sandy affects and an infiltration of algae, with brought forth an unbearable stench during the driest and warmest summer months, is headed to a healthier state, thanks in part to the city’s Sunset Lake Commission and […]

Kula Urban Farm will expand this season, spreading along Springwood Avenue. The Turf, a farm without borders concept produced by manager Lisa Bagwell at right], will take root along with public interest in the project, according to a written statement. “The initial plan is to plant the garden and maintain [it] for the public to […]

Michael Allman, the son of the iconic Allman Brothers founder Gregg Allman, has said “I’m a singer and a gypsy who needs to fly another way,” quoting lyrics from his 2009 release It Ain’t Me. But in fact, Allman and many of his siblings have chosen to follow in their famed father’s footsteps. His brother […]

Local news media coverage along the Jersey Shore has changed over the past decade and the Free Press aims to place coverage control back in the hands of the public. Through News Voices: New Jersey, the Free Press is working to build a network of people invested in local journalism. “We believe the future of […]

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy was joined Congressman Frank Pallone Jr [D-NJ] and senate candidate Vin Gopal at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Asbury Park train station. “It’s a great honor and privilege to have the Ambassador and the entire ticket start off the campaign here,” Mayor John Moor said. “They will win tomorrow and […]

One week before the world unites in protection of our oceans, President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw the United State’s commitment to the Paris Climate Accord. “It put our country at a very, very big disadvantage,” Trump said in his announcement. But, 25 companies including Microsoft Apple, Google, and Intel purchased a full page […]

The Asbury Park City Council will hold a public input meeting to address short term rentals within city limits. Slated to occur at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Asbury Park Senior Center located at 1201 Springwood Ave, all are welcome to share their thoughts and concerns, officials said. The second of two such meetings, […]

Exploring Our Differences is a community meeting being held 6:30 p.m. Monday at Gables Elementary School, located at 1 Gables Court in Neptune City. The forum aims to bring about meaningful conversation on everything from race, religion, and gender, honesty, understanding and awareness, to perception, privilege, and power, according to organizers. The free event opens […]

The flags were raised in unison shortly after 5 p.m. Friday to welcome Pride. And although the 26th Annual NJ Pride Celebration will be held Sunday, the Asbury Park community came together to usher in the signature state event that celebrates not only the LGBTQ community but diversity and acceptance. Led by Deputy Mayor Amy […]

The day after a 15-year-old girl was shot in the leg on Washington Avenue in Asbury Park, authorities have arrested and charged a male neighbor with the crime, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Friday evening. Josiphiah Fowlkes, 22, of Washington Avenue is charged with first degree attempted murder, two counts of the second […]