Asbury Park School District and Colts Neck Township schools have come together to launch SUSHI, an after school program aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. SUSHI is an acronym for Suburban and Urban School Health Initiative, launched this school year by Freeholder Tom Arnone’s office. In his written November Arnone Report, the Freeholder said the […]

In the wake of the December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, a 2013 poll revealed 91 percent of Americans support comprehensive background checks. The report, which did not translate into law, served as a catalyst for New Orleans-based filmmaker John Richie’s [at right] latest documentary – 91%: A Documentary About Guns in America, being screened […]

The threat of snow Saturday will not stall the holiday celebration in Asbury Park. According to Tri-State Storm Watch snow will continue throughout the day on Saturday and taper off from west to east between 9 p.m. and midnight. A total snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected but temperatures will be near […]

Saturday’s expected snow storm would cause most to hunker down. This is not the case for surf pros participating in Sunday’s Cold War surf competition in Asbury Park.  A hand- picked group of surfers from up and down the East Coast have signed on to compete in the second annual winter surfing contest, organizer Tim […]

The annual beach badge holiday gift certificates are now on sale.   Each year, the city offers discounted rates to those interested in purchasing the seasonal beach badges as a holiday gift. This year, gift certificates are being offered at the 2017 seasonal rates: $70 for adults, $20 for seniors over 62 and teens, ages […]

A group Hope Academy Charter School middle schoolers got a behind the scenes look at just how city governance works. Led by Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, the tour is a part of a burgeoning program aimed at garnering an early interest in neighborhood involvement by educating students on the role local […]

A 24-year old woman and three men were arrested for crack cocaine and heroin possession, with an intent to distribute, following the execution of a search warrant, Ocean Township Police announced in a written news statement. Rashan Bragg, 37, of Bradley Beach; Robert Williams, 35, of Neptune City; Delynne Coddington, 24, of Bradley Beach; and […]

sojourn, the traveling vintage pop up that pioneered an alternative use for Convention Hall’s second floor back in May 2015, returns to Asbury Park this weekend. The brainchild of Stephanie Leopold and Amanda DiRobella, two women who were a part of the retail ingenuity along the Asbury Park boardwalk, sojourn has expanded into an online […]

 In the midst of performing a record breaking 100 events this season, Holiday Express made a stop at Sisters Academy, on Springwood Avenue. The nonprofit is celebrating its 25 year anniversary by adding 17 more stops to schedule of spreading spreading holiday cheer and human kindness by delivering music, food, gifts, financial support, and friendship […]

This fall, Asbury Park became one the 72 communities across the state to earn a Sustainable Jersey certification, a feat celebrated last month during the Annual League of Municipalities Conference.   What that means for the 1.4 square mile city along the Jersey Shore is the ability to expand on its green initiatives, officials said. […]