Remedying the algae overgrowth that brings out an unbearable stench during the driest and warmest summer months will be multi-pronged, according to members of the Sunset Lake Commission and a team of area environmental agencies working in support of their efforts. “We are all concerned and want what is best for the lake,” Chair Sue […]

The Asbury Park Planning Board unanimously approved the reconfiguration of The Asbury’s outdoor pool and deck area, thereby doing away with the outdoor beer garden. The decision to expand the deck area surrounding the pool was based on feedback from the guests, said David Furgal of iStar Financial, the waterfront redeveloper that owns the Fifth […]

The Deal Police Department has announced that a distracted driving crackdown campaign will begin April 1. A part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. initiative, the campaign will target motorists seen engaging in illegal dangerous distracted driving behaviors like talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving, officials said in a written […]

The state’s Parks and Recreation Association awarded its Excellence in Design accolade to Suburban Consulting Engineers of Wall for its design of Asbury Park’s Springwood Avenue Park. The design team captured the vision and project objectives that the City of Asbury Park and the Springwood Avenue Advisory Committee had for this unique and one-of- a-kind project, […]

The Asbury Park Democratic Organization will host a special Meet & Greet event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 27th at Porta, located at 911 Kingsley Ave. The event is being held to help voters learn how they can get involved, and will feature volunteer opportunities, voter registration and networking, organizers said. Sponsored by […]

Local nonprofit Charity Kings and their annual prom giveaway was the spotlight of a WPIX news segment by Monica Morales  Friday. The organization’s Wish Upon A Prom initiative, led by Sherrice Lyles, was featured during the 5 p.m. broadcast. Now in its fourth year of providing prom wear and all its accouterments to high school […]

Whether you live in Asbury Park or are patronizing the city’s vibrant downtown community, city officials are asking for your input. During Wednesday night’s Asbury Park City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn made the plea for feedback on the three parking meters vying to become the chosen pay station of choice moving forward. The […]

Beyond the personal preference of whether to Uber or taxi, there are concerns by the local cab drivers that their livelihoods are being affected by poachers. The issue was brought to light Wednesday by resident Felicia Simmons [in feature photo] during the public portion of the Asbury Park City Council Regular Meeting. “The taxi drivers […]

Tell us what you think about Asbury Park. That is the introduction to an ongoing community wide survey being conducted as part of the municipality’s Master Plan reexamination. But artist Conrad Neblett [at right] of Sunset Avenue, in addressing the governing body at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, voiced concerns that not all members of […]

Less than two weeks after the annual Asbury Park Fishing Club Flea Market was held at Convention Hall, club President Joe Pallotto distributed over $5,000 in proceeds to charitable organizations throughout Monmouth County. And while groups like Clean Ocean Action, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and the annual Spring Lake Trout Tournament for […]