Saturday marks the fifth anniversary of the annual Promenade of Mermaids, an event that attracts hundreds [if not thousands] of all ages donning their best mermaid wears to the Asbury Park waterfront. This year, the City’s own Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.  “I have never been a Grand Marshal […]

Back in October 1977, hundreds of teenagers descended on Asbury Park for SKA-BO Eastern Skateboard Association championship that resulted in few accolades for an eclectic crew from Rockland County, NY. Over 40 years later, those boys return as men, by way of Charlie Samuels’ award-winning film Virgin Blacktop, screening noon Friday and 3 pm Saturday […]

Following its mission to share the music, cultural heritage and stories of Springwood Avenue, the Asbury Park African-American Music Project [AP-AMP] held its launch party at Danny Clinch’s Transparent Gallery over the weekend. ‘We want to share the stories of Springwood Avenue across generations…because Springwood Avenue’s history is a part of what makes Asbury Park […]

For Asbury Park native Anita Thomas her new home at The Renaissance is a dream come true. “I was born and raised in Asbury Park,” the 66-year-old said during a tour of her three-bedroom, two-bath duplex on Springwood Avenue. “People used to speak so poorly of Asbury Park and I’m proud to say I was […]

The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute has partnered with citizens from coastal communities of Monmouth County and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection [NJDEP] to launch the Coastal Lakes Observing Network [CLONet] program to monitor and track the health of 10 Monmouth County Lakes, including Deal Lake, Sunset Lake and Wesley Lake in Asbury […]

Celebrating 10 years of providing free moving screenings on the Second Avenue beach in front of Langosta Lounge, the Asbury Park Film Initiative [APFI] has just announced its 2019 lineup. APFI is a nonprofit founded by entrepreneurs Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge and film publicist VJ Carbone as a way to provide the city with […]

From 9 am to 2 pm Thursday, the local Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey branch in Asbury Park will host a free community outreach day. The event is an opportunity for area residents to learn about the varying services offered at the Main Street branch, which includes primary and prenatal care, nutrition, dental, chiropractic, […]

Local jazz great Dorian Parreott and his All-Stars will kick off the Asbury Park Music Foundation’s free summer concert series when Music Mondays in Springwood Park returns on June 24. Founded in 2011, the nonprofit works to advance youth music education programs, such as the Hip Hop Institute at the Monmouth County Boys & Girls […]

With the focus of bringing a larger neighborhood together, Second Baptist Church will hold its Annual Community Day & Gospel Extravaganza from noon to 4 pm Saturday in Springwood Avenue Park. This year, the free family-friendly event will feature 8 to 10 gospel choirs from across the region, Deacon Dan Harris said. “We have a […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, Task Force Coordinator Chief Michael B. Schneider of the Allenhurst Police Department announced in a written news statement said. The checkpoint will be run from 10 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday […]