City resident Penny Dees has spent the past 25 years commemorating her child’s life by walking the likely route the 12-year-old took before she was found bleeding from a gunshot to the head at 2:44 a.m. May 2, 1992. She never walks alone. The annual Justice For Quiana march is held on the first Saturday […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Carousel Awards was a tribute to the city’s most gregarious and recognizable faces and to those who shy away from the spotlight but work equally as hard. Held Friday at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, hundreds gathered to honor a judge, VFW commander, a veteran police detective, editor, business […]

At 25, David Ross Lawn of Ocean Grove has achieved musical composition accomplishments that are rare for anyone in his age bracket. The Scotland native recently obtained a master’s degree from Princeton’s Westminster Choir College and has traveled the nation, working with Grammy-nominated Williamson Voices, the Jubilee Singers, and choral commissions in Kansas City and […]

There’s no worry about the day’s rainy forecast – the Fifth Annual Pugapalooza weekend in Asbury Park sets off indoors at 5 p.m. Friday with a meet and greet at Dark City Brewing Co, located at 1001 Main St. But a close watch on the weather will remain to ensure the Saturday and Sunday outdoor […]

What would you do for a one-on-one collaboration with Quincy Mumford or Deal Casino’s Joe Parella? For 13-year-old Juels Acevedo of Eatontown, it was simply a matter of wanting to learn how to play the guitar. Drawn to the 1950s sound, Juels wanted to emulate the musical style. His parents bought him a guitar for […]

A Charity Challenge was elevated Thursday morning when Interfaith Neighbors announced a one-day fundraising initiative in support of Kula Cafe, located at 1201 Springwood Ave. Executive Director Joe Marmora announced OceanFirst Foundation will sponsor the Bonus Challenge, running through 5 p.m. only. Kula Cafe opened its doors in April 2013. Since then, a host of […]

Prom season is on its way and with it comes the Fifth Annual Pink Prom event at Hotel Tides on Seventh Avenue. “Living in the gay scene of Asbury Park, the prom holds such a special meaning for me,” founder Eric Pinckney said. “I look forward to it every year.” This year’s event will occur […]

The Joe Romanowski Culinary Education Foundation [JOCEF] on Monday awarded $32,500 in scholarships to eight students at the Culinary Education Center in Asbury Park. “This scholarship means that I can finish school,” said a surprised Meghan Trivett of Highlands who received $15,000. “I talked with my dad the other day and he said he didn’t […]

Along with free wi-fi along the Asbury Park boardwalk and beaches, Madison Marquette has announced the installment of surf and boardwalk cams. The live boardwalk feeds have been installed from the North Beach to the entire length of the boardwalk to the South Beach area. “This allows visitors to be better prepared by viewing beach crowds, […]

Tara Weldon and her Hot Mess ‘tribe’ opened the doors of its new boutique and bridal salon at its new location 10 a.m. Tuesday. Within the hour clients were in the hot seats [so to speak] and visitors were stopping by to wish them well. Located at the corner of Press Plaza’s Emory Street and […]