Saturday’s New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault [NJCASA] 5k Walk in Asbury Park marks more than a milestone for the 35-year-old nonprofit. Coming off the heels of programs and developments realized during April’s Nation Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the event celebrates a new law to protect victims and provide a fundraising platform to continue the […]

Driving back to work Wednesday afternoon, Spring Lake resident Danny Swift immediately knew something was very wrong. “I saw one the gentlemen that works next door run out of the door and it caught my attention,” the 23 year-old said. “I saw the guy run toward the bridge, he tried to run around the lake.” […]

Three days remain for summer job registration at Kula Café Looking for a part-time summer job and interested in working along Asbury Park’s waterfront, then iStar may have just the post for you. The waterfront redeveloper’s Summer Experience work development program launched a registration signup campaign Thursday for those interested in becoming a member of […]

The iconic music venue The Saint is Feeling the Bern. The Main Street entertainment hall announced Thursday afternoon that it will hold another Feel the Bern Concert and Rally, kicking off 4:30 p.m. May 31. “Our first Rally & Concert on May 20 was such a huge success, we decided to do it again,” the […]

It’s a weekend celebration in recognition of man’s best friend. The City’s annual Pugapalooza kicks off Friday night and will run through Sunday, organizer Connie Breech said. Proceeds from the weekend extravaganza will benefit Curly Tail Pug Rescue Northeast branch, which supports volunteer efforts across the region, Breech said. The nonprofit rescue organization works to save […]

City officials are expected to introduce recommendations Monday that will change sound mitigation laws requiring downtown businesses to provide acoustic engineer report or turn off the music. Eateries and bars in what is known as the Central Business District [CBD] were issued letters of violation on April 11, with another round of letters distributed Wednesday, […]

For Donna Harrison, the taste of happiness is Chocolate. Be it a sunny citrus treat that wraps an orange peel in dark chocolate; a peanut butter and homemade raspberry jelly Bon Bon enveloped in milk chocolate ganache and finished with a dark chocolate coating; or the Razzle Dazzle Truffle Chocolates offering that features a selection […]

When The Complex [below right] readied to open last month, the audio sound system they had spent thousands to incorporate at the Italian Capitoline, Mexican fare La Loteria, and downstairs hangout The Basement, fell short of what the city’s code outlines. At the time Fasano said the costly sound mitigation requirements were not implemented at […]

Mother’s Day weekend kicks off at the annual Asbury Park Spring Bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall. The curated event features local artists, designers, shops, and artisans showcasing handmade goods, vintage clothing, art, music, photography, and food. Mother’s Day hits include Philadelphia based Faye + Rene’s hand […]

Recently, a Travel and Leisure magazine writer said of Fourth Avenue’s Asbury Lanes, “Shore punks flock to this bowling alley for rock shows and a friendly bar.” And The Menzingers in the April 27 Consequence of Sound piece entitled “The Greatest American Music Venues” — that asked performers to name their favorite venue — said […]