Three Asbury Park visionaries have solidified the adage that a good idea attracts other good ideas. They are Jason Elhomsi of Eatontown, Matt Roselli of Tinton Falls, and Justin Insalaco of Belmar [shown in featured photo], who launched Soul Kraft Ink Art Gallery and Tattoo Studio in October in partnership with their GrimeLordz clothing brand, […]

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left a teenage girl wounded, a local police official confirmed The shooting occurred near 11:11 p.m. in front of 1200 block of Washington Avenue, the official said. A 15-year-old female was wounded but no information has been released pertaining […]

In the year since opening, The Asbury has drawn accolades from national publications, including Travel + Leisure. Behind the scenes, hotelier David Bowd [at right] created a hospitality training program he calls the Salt School, titled after his own hotel management company. That workforce development program geared toward employing local residents is now the subject of […]

A residential project approved back in 2007 by the Planning Board, now ready to go online, was further delayed after public comments raised questions on the use of public rights of way to accommodate on-site parking. The project transformed the former Holy Spirit School building [located at 1003 Bond Street] into a 16 unit residential […]

Weather permitting, health and fitness buffs can opt out of the gym in lieu of waterfront exercise. Asbury Park boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette has launched The Asbury Athletic Club. Held daily through Labor Day, the outdoor exercise program features everything from yoga and CrossFit to mixed martial arts training and an array of calisthenics, Madison […]

Just in time for the unofficial summer launch, Asbury Park has launched a new mobile meter parking payment app. Developed by Passport, patrons can now pay for their parking, keep track of remaining time, and extend parking session remotely, city officials announced Friday afternoon. The new Passport App is a custom application designed to provide […]

Members of the Complete Streets Coalition applauded the Asbury Park City Council’s vote to move forward with the Main Street Road Diet pilot. The traffic-calming measure is used reduce congestion and make roadways safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. In the city’s case, the state-owned corridor will be reduced to a one lane travel lane […]

The Asbury Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Harold Daley Post 1333 is leading an effort in conjunction with area scouting organizations, Monmouth University, City and County volunteers to garner help in placing flags on the graves of those who served the nation. In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the joint volunteer effort will […]

A dietary staple for Belmar residents Abby Taylor and Robert Giuliani has grown into million dollar venture. The couple, who are avid surfers, opened their flagship Playa Bowls at Ocean and Eighth avenues in Belmar four years ago and by this summer’s end, they will have 17 locations, many via partnerships with existing businesses. One […]

Parking in Asbury Park – or the lack thereof – has come to a head not only for residents but for the City and local developers. The conversation picked up momentum a couple weeks ago when longtime downtown resident Robert Weiner brought the matter up at a City Council meeting. Weiner, who has been following […]