The City of Asbury Park was named a New Jersey “Healthy Town to Watch” by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (Quality Institute) in their annual Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) recognition program for 2019. Asbury Park has participated in the MWC since 2017 and this is the first year the City has been recognized […]

As part of the state’s coordinated response to address the novel coronavirus outbreak, Governor Phil Murphy today declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency, effective immediately, to ramp up New Jersey’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Executive Order No. 103 declares a state of emergency and public health emergency across […]

The Third Annual Sea.Hear.Now Festival organizers have announced that Pearl Jam, The Avett Brothers, Cage The Elephant, Billy Idol, Lord Huron, Dirty Heads, The Beach Boys, Patti Smith, The Growlers, Grouplove, and Dr. Dog are among those headlining the Sept 19 to 20 Music & Surf Festival. Fans will be treated to over 25 performances […]

The hotel at the Asbury Ocean Club has been included in an eclectic international list of the best new hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. Each year, Travel + Leisure editors scout hundreds of new hotels around the globe in pursuit of those that offer a special, holistic experience based on location, […]

Monmouth County residents having difficulty paying their utility bills can get help at ‘Utility Assistance Day’ on Wednesday, March 4 between 4 and 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army office located at 605 Asbury Avenue in Asbury Park. The event, which is hosted by the office of Senator Vin Gopal and Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling […]

Lt Governor Sheila Oliver and former Lt Governor Kim Guadagno will be the featured guests during ‘The Women Who Run New Jersey,’ a panel discussion being held during the third annual Asbury Park Women’s Convention, being held March 14 and 15. The panel discussion is part of this year’s APWC3: Inspired and on the Move […]

Senior Valentine’s Brunch  Attention: All Asbury Park Senior Citizens, please join the free 13th Annual Seniors Valentine’s Day Brunch, being held 1 to 4 pm Feb 8 at the AP Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Ave. Food, music and prizes are all a part of the afternoon celebration. For more information, call 732-944-0204. Free […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2020 Carousel Award honorees. The annual event acknowledges those in the community who have gone above and beyond in support of commerce, community and humanity, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia has said. “I couldn’t be more excited to announce this year’s slate,” Sylvia Cioffi said. These honorees […]

The Asbury Park High School Debate team took seventh place at the nation’s largest debate league Saturday. Held at Brooklyn Technical High School, the New York City Urban Debate League [NYCUDL] draws monthly participation from over 2,000 students and 140 schools.  The Asbury Park High School Debate Team launched ten years ago as part of […]

A 1991 Asbury Park murder has been solved after new DNA evidence testing provided a crucial break in the case, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.  On the morning of March 27, 1991, the Asbury Park Police Department contacted the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office after a deceased white female was found under a ramp […]