A roster of talent will vie for a spot in the 2018 TEDxAsburyPark lineup Thursday at the Paramount Theatre, located on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Among the largest TEDx Conference offerings along the eastern seaboard, the event allows a live studio [on stage] audience to rate performances and offers the aspiring presenters tutelage ahead of […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, I am responding to the looming construction crane being lit up at night as a sign of iStar’s progress on the waterfront. I do think it’s a great idea for iStar to start communicating much better with the citizens of the town about what progress is being made. There is a […]

The Mayor’s Wellness Committee and EZ Ride continue their participation in the NJ Healthy Corner Store Initiative Wednesday. Free healthy food samples, coupons, a healthy basket raffle, and nutrition education will be offered from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Sheffield’s Market, located at 1106 Bangs Ave. The initiative was born out of a need to […]

With hundreds of new housing opportunities set to open within the next two years along the Springwood Avenue corridor in southwest neighborhood, the City and Asbury Park Community Action Network have organized an Informational Housing Meeting. Being held from 11 a.m .to 2 p.m. Jan 27 at St. Stephen AME Zion Church, located at 1001 […]

On Saturday morning Middletown native Karen Law was mapping out her Martin Luther King Jr long weekend plans. Homeless for the past five months, the mother of five grown sons was among those who attended the Quality of Life Committee Winter Clothing Drive in the Transportation Center, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. After searching through […]

Church and state came together Sunday during the annual reflection and celebration of the life of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, held at St Stephens AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue. Held for over 15 years, the event recognizes city residents and leaders who contribute significantly to civil rights, education, social justice, peace and […]

The Asbury Park Historical Society will address restoration of the more-than 100-year-old Civil War monument in downtown Asbury Park at its Jan. 18 reorganization meeting, according to a written news statement. Douglas Distefano, a professional monument conservationist, will give a powerpoint presentation on results of an inspection done at year’s end. Russ McIver, a historian, […]

Baby Boot Camp, the national stroller fitness and nutrition program for mothers launches Monday at Parlor Gallery in downtown Asbury Park. “We are thrilled to help improve the health and wellness of Asbury Park’s families,”Founder and CEO Kristen Horler said in a written statement. “Baby Boot Camp is not just about losing weight. We are […]

Gov-elect Phil Murphy will nominate Asbury Park Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lamont Repollet to be his Commissioner of Education. As key administrative focus, Murphy said he wants to ensure every child has access to the very best education. “The very notion of a stronger and fairer economy rests on a foundation of strong public schools […]

In less than two days after announcing the inaugural Asbury Park Women’s Convention [APWC] would be held Feb 24 at The Asbury, organizers sold out. Coupled as an educational and entertaining forum, the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event has been moved to the historic Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. “We feel so […]