The Asbury Together ticket released its official platform Thursday morning, announcing a campaign kick-off event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Art 629 Gallery, located at 629 Cookman Avenue. In a detailed announcement, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman go on the record, saying they “believe Asbury […]

The Asbury Park Historical Society will host a meet and greet with two notable historians behind the Hidden History of New Jersey Series. To be held 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Asbury Park Public Library, located at the corner of First and Grand avenues, the event will include a PowerPoint presentation by the two […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation has added a concert to their free weekly Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series. Classic R&B dance band the Sensational Soul Cruisers will headline 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Springwood Park stage, organizers said. Founded in 1992, the 11-member ensemble is known for their classic Philly and Memphis Soul sounds. […]

Lie to Me is the new exhibit opening Saturday at the Collective Art Tank on Bangs Avenue. Presented by artist Kamelia Ani [at right], the show features street photography altered by an array of mixed media, like paint, broken glass, and, as she says – of course, the lie. “I first thought of the idea […]

The Monroe’s 34-unit luxury condominiums along the Asbury Park waterfront officially landed on the sales market this weekend. Officials said 15 units have sold thus far and open houses will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. In a partnership with Sroka Worldwide Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, master waterfront […]

By now, most have caught on to the beauty of the one-square mile community that has rejuvenated itself into a cultural arts mecca by building upon its rich music history to offer varied festivals, gallery exhibits, and dining venues. But in a neighboring town, 21-year-old playwright named Matthew Yee [at right] is doing his small […]

With its mission of advocating against drug criminalization by promoting harm reduction, recovery and fact-based drug policies, Help Not Handcuffs got an added boost last week. Through its Community Connections program, Wells Fargo made a $1,000 charitable contribution to the all-volunteer nonprofit. “At a time when donations from the public and private sectors are down due […]

In an open letter to the community dated Aug. 10, City Manager Michael Capabianco [at right below] posted a response to comments Brian Cheripka of iStar made during a recent Homeowners Association meeting. Below is the letter in its entirety: On Saturday, July 30th, Brian Cheripka of iStar provided the Asbury Park Homeowners Association with an update […]

An adult man from Matawan and three people who attempted to help him were successfully rescued off shore Saturday evening, Asbury Park Fire Department spokesman Garrett Giberson said. The Asbury Park Fire Department was dispatched near 7:41 p.m., Fire Department Chief Kevin said. The call for service came in after lifeguards had gone off duty. “Upon arrival, they found […]

Cowerks tech and entrepreneurial hub launches its Lake Avenue expansion Monday, with a soon to follow satellite on Main Street, conveniently located across from the city’s transportation center. When founders Bret Morgan and Danny Croak [shown at right] set out over six years ago to create a coworking venue, they had no idea the need […]