The newly formed Friends of the Library fundraising group will be introduced during a holiday open house from 10 am to 2 pm at the Asbury Park Library, located at 500 First Ave. “This event, which is being hosted by the library, was first proposed by the Library Board, to celebrate the Friends and to […]

Holiday celebrations continue in Asbury Park with everything from a tree and menorah lighting to the launch of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Annual decorating contest. The Annual Downtown Tree Lighting celebration kicks off at 5:30 pm Saturday in Press Plaza [Cookman Avenue and Emory Street], with Santa expected to arrive at 6 pm. […]

Deal Police have reported a series of drug possession charges, while Asbury Park closes a portion of Main Street due to a gas main leak. Main Street is closed between Third and Second avenues in Asbury Park due to a gas main being struck. This is the third time a gas main has been struck […]

The brother of a Colts Neck man found dead along with his wife and two children at their burned out home just days before Thanksgiving has been charged with their murders and setting fire to their suburban home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced via a written news statement. Paul J. Caneiro, 51, is […]

A group of over 100 residents turned out for Wednesday night’s City Council meeting to address alleged police abuse against a young man belonging to one of the city’s most prominent families. Rev Nicolle Harris shared the incident via a social media post, saying: “This past Tuesday night [Nov 20], the young man pictured here […]

The devilish Krampus returns to Asbury Park’s downtown this weekend. St. Nick’s counterpart from German and Austrian 15th century folklore, the horned figure who punishes misbehaved children has his own day of recognition – Krampusnacht, celebrated on Dec 5. Locally, the Naughty List is being compiled in time for this weekend’s alt-holiday celebration hosted by […]

The City of Asbury Park is expanding alternate side parking regulations in order to facilitate street cleaning from Asbury Avenue to Fifth Avenue between Grand Avenue and Bergh Street. “The expanded alternate side parking rules are a direct result of the requests of residents who approached the City’s Parking Committee,” Transportation Director Michael Manzella said. […]

City Manager Michael Capabianco has appointed Deputy Chief David Kelso to the role of Chief of Police. Kelso, who was promoted to Deputy Chief in April 2017, has headed the daily operations of the over 91 member police force, often promoting from within the ranks. He also oversaw the police department’s accreditation process, granted in […]

iStar’s Senior Vice President of Land and Development Brian Cheripka said in a written statement that the company is open to a redesign of the current infrastructure improvement project underway along the north beach area. Cheripka also stated that the company will seek “a long term solution” concerning the Bradley Cove area, which local environmental […]

The Asbury Park City Council has suspended all paid meter parking from noon to 6 pm Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, city officials have announced.   “Asbury Park is a great place to get your holiday shopping done,” Councilperson Yvonne Clayton said in a written statement. “Our independent retail has everything you need for […]