Help Not Handcuffs founder Randy Thompson is asking the questions: “With needles on our streets and beaches, three times the national overdose death rate and first responders running in every direction to reverse overdoses, why aren’t we considering these proven models of harm reduction strategies?” Help Not Handcuffs’ mission is to eliminate failed drug criminalization […]

The Upright Citizens Brigade touring company returns Thursday night to Asbury Park’s House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. Founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, UCB’s touring company is comprised of burgeoning comedic talent from its Los Angeles and New York training programs. The program is based on Del Close’s Chicago-based […]

Convention Hall on Asbury Park’s boardwalk will host The New Jersey Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Ceremony Thursday. The events begin with the 5:30 p.m. Red Carpet procession, immediately followed by 6 p.m. reception, and 7 p.m. Induction Ceremony in the Paramount Theatre, organizers said. Madison Marquette officials will close the Grand Arcade to the public […]

On the cusp of a weekend that’s sure to offer an eclectic array of musical performances and shows, Lake Avenue based Russo Music is hosting a free guitar restring and recycling event. Starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, guitarists can bring their acoustic and electric instruments into the Lake Avenue shop. The over 50-year-old music shop […]

Interfaith Neighbor’s Business Development Center has announced a new workshop series aimed at helping entrepreneurs and small business owners maneuver the marketing terrain. In the past few months, the city has seen a growth in the opening of small businesses by local entrepreneurs. In the Main Street district Chocolate Sage, Dark City Brewing Co, Parkemoor, […]

The Asbury Park Skateboarding Foundation, having obtained its 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status, can now apply for grants and donations to fund its proposed skateboarding park. But where the park will be located is not set in stone. Last week the Foundation’s organizers wrote an open letter to the community. The letter came after questions […]

Ocean Avenue between Third and Fourth avenues will be closed until the Sunday high winds subside, OEM Coordinator Garrett Giberson Jr. The closure is a precautionary measure follwing the morning scaffolding collapse at iStar’s 1101 Ocean Avenue site, Giberson said. When developed, the 1101 Ocean Avenue high rise designed by famed architect Gary Hanel will […]

Sunday marks the opening of The ShowRoom’s seven film Art and Architecture in Cinema series, a retrospective spotlighting the historic greats of the Renaissance and the world and culture in which they lived. Located in the midst of Asbury Park’s own downtown art district on Cookman Avenue, the movie house run a roster of critically […]

The Complex, the new offering of eateries and hang out spot by the Fasano family, opens this weekend in Asbury’s downtown. The concept is simple – good food at a reasonable price in an atmosphere that honors the city by refurbishing many of its historic elements, Bond Street Bar owner Pat Fasano has said. While […]

Their lives have been filled with many journeys and accomplishments, but this week a group of Brandywine Senior Living At Princeton residents took on the artistic endeavor of blowing glass for the first time. “When I mentioned glass blowing to some of our senior citizens they looked at me as to say – how do you […]