Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ supporters descended on Asbury Park’s boardwalk and parts of the downtown Saturday afternoon. Their objective to spread awareness of the presidential candidate’s campaign and organize a contingent to help the 74-year-old win a place on the New Jersey June primary ballot and then the 2016 race, organizer Pat Dunn [shown at […]

Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, would have turned 112 years old this week. Each year the nation celebrates his contributions to children’s literature with Red Across America. This week also marked the annual national recognition of Women’s History Month. On Friday morning, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr, D-6th District joined in the annual celebrations by reading […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County 5th annual fundraiser will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Stone Pony, located at 913 Ocean Avenue. Entitled “A Most Unusual Evening,” the event features live music coupled with an illusionist acts, dancing, auctions and raffles, as well as food and drinks.Attendees are […]

The Monmouth County Board of Election’s cannot definitively attribute a cost for a special election, said Chief Clerk Robin Major. An estimated $25,000 cost was attributed by this news site based on information provided by the municipality. “We would not quote an amount,” Major said. “We did not sit down and calculate the cost of […]

The Asbury Park City Council is seeking candidates for an eleven-member Business Committee created by resolution last month. “The business community is the lifeblood of Asbury Park,” Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton said in a written statement. They provide services, they bring in guests from other locations, and they’re the basis for the revitalization of the city. […]

An unpaid $90 water bill led to the transfer of a portion of the West Side Community Center’s Dewitt Avenue property to city ownership, according to Rev. John Bradley, the Center’s Board of Trustees Vice President. Bradley told the City Council last month an error in remanding the property back to the Center occurred back […]

A petition to recall sitting Councilman Jesse Kendle, elected into office November 2014, can move forward, City Clerk Cindy Dye said. The recall petition was brought by a Committee comprised of residents Duanne Small, Mabin Womble, and Brian Bass. The approval comes one month after the committee filed a notice petition. Dye said the Committee […]

The Taste Awards II voting is now open and close to 20 of the city’s eateries are vying for the best of the best accolades. Administered annually by Jersey Shore Restaurant Week presenters, the online voting asks members of the public to pick the best eateries in 13 categories that range from Outstanding Fine Dining […]

The Asbury Park Skateboard Foundation will hold its first stand-alone fundraising event Sunday at the Wonder Bar. Founded last spring, the nonprofit aims to secure land to construct a public skateboard park for all ages and skill levels. The initiative involves community engagement to create an innovative design that encourages a multi-purpose use, according to […]

An extra layer of defense against neighborhood crime, the local Citizens on Patrol [COP] group is looking for a few good members. “This is a city wide unit,” said organizer Arthur Schlossbach. “We patrol by car throughout all four districts of Asbury Park.” Participating city residents agree to donate an average of two to four […]