There were many accolades, trophies and varsity letters given Tuesday night to the members of Asbury Park High School sports teams. Behind the journey to winning state championships and having record breaking stats were the realities of perseverance by not only overcoming losses and injuries but of those also who balanced work and night classes […]

Straws by request only will be the name of the game beginning this Memorial Day weekend at four more Asbury Park boardwalk venues. A similar pledge kicked off in September at restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach’s boardwalk venues – Langosta Lounge, Pop’s Garage, and Asbury Park Yacht Club as a part of the Surfrider Foundation’s Rise Above […]

Lise Coachi entered the Asbury Park City Council Chambers with the aid of a walker. She was surrounded by family and friends who led her to seat at the front of the room, giving her a birds-eye view. Like most elders, Ms. Coachi said very few words but intently watched the events of the day […]

The unofficial kick off for the summer seasons opens this Memorial Day weekend with a few annual events in Asbury Park, city officials have announced. The holiday weekend’s national significance will be recognized during the annual The Asbury Park Fire Department and VFW Harold Daley Post 1333 services to recognize and remember those who lost […]

Plans to narrow Asbury Park’s Main Street from a four-lane to two-lane road will come back before the City Council Wednesday.  Known as a Road Diet, the traffic-calming measure is used reduce congestion and make roadways safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. In the case of the state-owned Main Street, plans were to reduce its […]

The Asbury Park Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County debut its Innovation Lab Thursday. The first of its kind in the state, the creative technology space was funded by North Star New Jersey in partnership with the NJ Lottery. “As part of their community involvement, they provide these programs,” NJ Lottery Deputy Executive Director John […]

The City of Asbury Park announced its new back-in pilot program along Eighth Avenue Thursday. According to a written news release, the city striped back-in angled parking on the south side of Eighth Avenue between Webb Street and Kingsley Street. Officials said the new parking configuration is cited by transportation engineers as being safer, particularly for […]

Shake, Rattle and Roll and enjoy the area’s best in culinary offerings during Friday night’s annual A La Carte event by The Center in Asbury Park. Founded in 1992, The Center is a volunteer-based not-for-profit HIV/AIDS support service organization. Among their premier fundraising endeavors, the 7 to 9 p.m. event offers foodies an array of […]

Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festivals returns this weekend to locations throughout Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. Over 150 short films will be screened Saturday and Sunday at Jersey Shore Arts Center, The ShowRoom and Porta. The fourth annual event draws a roster of new and established filmmakers and actors, culminating with an award ceremony […]

Kula Café Relaunches Story Hour 12:30 p.m. Sunday with a special guest reader – that incomparable Cat in the Hat. Behind the adventurous Dr. Seuss character will be Esther Piekarski, director of the Alphabets Preschool Center on Grand Avenue. The no cost event features pancakes for kids and coffee for adults. Children also will choose books to take […]