Asbury Park’s Move For Hunger is among 25 nonprofits across the nation vying in The Atlantic magazine’s Renewal Awards competition. The Asbury Avenue based nonprofit, which works to end food hunger via a national network of relocation companies, was chosen among a pool of 500 nominees to compete for the $20,000 award. “It’s an honor […]

With the new year, comes the annual assessment of a portion of city properties. Done on a five-year cyclical basis, the 2017 focus will be on properties located west of Memorial Drive, officials said in written statement. The upcoming inspections are not property assessments but information gathered will be used to determine up to date […]

Asbury Underground creator and art629 Gallery owner Pat Schiavino has announced a new venture that will support burgeoning talent. With Prism – a group exhibit by Inspired Minds Fine Arts School students, Schiavino is not only putting a spotlight on new talent but giving these high school students their first professional gallery showing.   Held […]

New permit parking zones along city streets near the waterfront will not go into effect until March 1, Transportation Manager Michael Manzella said. “We’re getting a letter out to residents and will release a full press release,” Manzella [shown below] said. The new 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. parking restrictions were put in place via […]

Interim Executive Monmouth County Superintendent of School Lester Richens set Loch Arbour’s special election for April 4. The special election is being held to solidify Acting State Commissioner of Education Kimberley Harrington’s approval of Loch Arbour’s petition of withdrawal from Ocean Township School District. Mayor Paul Fernicola said residents will cast ballots on whether the […]

In just one week, four women of Asbury Park organized a local Women’s March that drew a crowd of 6,000 Saturday, according to the Asbury Park Police Department’s count. The women: Daniele Fiori, Amanda Kane, Dallas Hlatky and Jennifer Lampert [shown below right], envisioned the sister walk to the March on Washington in DC as […]

The question was what does identity mean to you and the answer came via 20 area residents vying at Friday night’s Open Mic Night for a spot in the May 20 TEDxNavesink to be held in Asbury Park. “I’m a woman, I’m Muslim, I’m an Arab, I’m Latina and American, and also a writer, all […]

Skateboarding returned to Asbury Park’s waterfront this past year and on Saturday ice skating returns via The Asbury on Fifth Avenue. If you’re wondering what’s next – try roller skating inside the iconic Convention Hall, located at 1300 Ocean Ave. Next month, boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette will unveil a Valentine’s weekend lineup that features a roller […]

What began last week with text message among four friends discussing their wish to attend Saturday’s Women’s in Washington DC has resulted in Women’s March Asbury Park, being held at noon Saturday. The women are: Daniele Fiori, Amanda Kane, Dallas Hlatky and Jennifer Lampert [shown below right], who first envisioned organizing a walk following President […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County is seeking coaches and players for its Youth Basketball League, running from late February through April’s end. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 6 who reside in the city and  will be administered at the Boys and Girls Club Asbury Park […]