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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Garden State Equality will hold a rally 11 a.m. Saturday in direct protest to President Donald Trump’s announcement to ban transgender servicemembers serving in the United States Military. The rally, held in conjunction with Women’s March Asbury Park organizers, will kick off in the Paradise parking lot, located 101 Asbury Avenue and traverse to Library […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. There will be a 5:30 p.m. closed executive session. The public meetings begin at 6 p.m. with a  workshop session and is followed by the 7 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. Public participation takes place […]

Mary Macs Libation Station site plan was unanimously approved Monday by the Asbury Park Planning Board. The new offering by Johnny Mac House of Spirits owner John McGillion is a part of a larger scale expansion of the Main Street business, located on Cookman Avenue between Cookman and Mattison avenues. Mary Macs, located at the […]