The Asbury Park Democratic Committee has unanimously voted in two new district representatives. Each of Asbury Park’s nine voting districts are represented by two city residents. Monmouth County Democrats bylaws allowed Chairman Joe Grillo to make the recommendation to appoint Linda Phillips and Andrew Chambarry, who replace Lynn Wilson and Joseph Pepe in the 7th […]

Upgrades to the Main Street water line will begin Monday night and is expected to run through Thursday, City Manager Michael Capabianco said at a recent City Council meeting. Motorists should expect some traffic flow changes and delays as the work will be done along a travel lane. The infrastructure upgrade is among a host […]

“I just cannot believe this is happening in 2017,” Mayor John Moor said in thanking the more than 250 people who turned out Saturday for the Garden State Equality and Women’s March Asbury Park Rally held in support of all transgender service members. The event began in front of Paradise nightclub at Ocean and Asbury […]

This year marks the 40th anniversary of New York City’s Studio 54 opening and the revolutionary disco craze that defined a generation. Today Studio 54’s wild sights and sounds is at the heart of a play by local writer Renée Bang Allen working its way to Broadway. 54-The Musical is a snapshot that tells the […]

Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival Kicks Off Friday Tattoo artist from across the globe will gather Friday through Sunday at Convention Hall [1300 Ocean Ave] on the Asbury Park Boardwalk for the 8th Annual Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival. Featuring tattoo contests, Olde City sideshow, burlesque performances, Steve Truitt’s suspension, Lucha Libre wrestling, the Miss Asbury Park […]

Next month, our four legged friends will be at the center of a community support initiative.  A part of a vaccine fundraiser being held in support of Tails of Hope Rescue, this pet-centric event features giveaways, coupons, store specials, gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Neptune Animal Hospital and Yellow Roof Pet Care, […]

Four special conditions were placed on The Asbury’s liquor license renewal Wednesday before the Asbury Park City Council’s unanimous vote of approval. The conditions address noise complaints from area residents. City attorney Frederick Raffetto said city officials, including himself, City Manager Michael Capabianco and Deputy Police Chief David Kelso, met with the hotel’s management. The […]

The Ocean Township Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect accused of harassing a woman in Louis Weltz Park on Monday. At approximately 5:22 pm police responded to the park, located on West Park Ave in reference to a suspicious male, officials said in a written news release. “A female […]

City established Johnny’s Pork Roll food truck owner Johnny Yarusi has been selected to represent the state during the upcoming by invite-only Flavored Nation food event. Flavored Nation, billed as a new national food experience, will hold its inaugural event featuring signature dishes from all 50 states this fall at St. Louis’ Dome at America’s […]

A standing room only crowd turned out Wednesday morning to support the cadre of new Asbury Park Police Department’s officers. Family, friends, current police department members across all ranks, Mayor John Moor, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton, Councilman Jesse Kendle and Fire Department Chief Kevin Keddy were among the attendees. City Clerk Cindy Dye swore in the […]