Applications are due by February 15 to attend the 10 week “Salt School” — a training and educational opportunity for those seeking to work in the hotel industry. The classes, to be held on Saturdays starting February 20, will be offered for free by David Bowd, a leading industry figure and the operator of “The […]

The weather outside may be frightful but that can’t stop the Upright Citizens Brigade [UCB] from coming to town for their 8 p.m. show at the House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. Founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, UCB is the House of Independents first official comedy show, spokesman Adam […]

Sprockets, a computer science coding program developed by Lakehouse and Cowerks founders is now being offered to student at Hope Academy Charter School. The success of a series of kids coding events held last winter led to the computer science curriculum aimed at growing kids’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math [STEM], organizers said. […]

Workforce development has to come to the forefront of the Asbury Park City Council’s agenda. On Thursday, the governing body announced its quest to find a consultant capable of growing the city’s potential for employment. The city’s unemployment rate is 5.70%, with a job growth rate of 0.39%, according to Sperling’s Best Places data. Future […]

In one of only ten U.S. appearance, the Russian feminist punk rock protest group Pussy Riot will appear at the House of Independents 8 p.m. Feb. 24. While most known for their You Tube posted guerrilla-style performance pieces, the women will headline a discussion moderated by John Cameron Mitchell, the creator and star of “Hedwig & […]

Award-winning Lakehouse Music Academy’s end of semester live showcase was indeed the biggest live music performance the progressive music school has held, organizers said Wednesday. Over 300 students, ages 3 to 73, participated in the free weekend event, held 10 a.m. to midnight Jan 30 and 31 at the House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. […]

The Asbury is now online and taking reservations, waterfront master redeveloper iStar Financial announced today. Due to open May 26, the 110-room boutique hotel at the former Salvation Army Building is in the midst of redevelopment. The Asbury is a collaboration between design veteran Anda Andrei, formerly with Ian Schrager Company, and hotel innovator David Bowd of Salt Hotels. The […]

Parking rules adopted last month by the Asbury Park City Council will take effect in two weeks, according to a municipal news release. The rules affect residential, employee, and metered parking rates throughout the Central Business District Area of Cookman, Bangs, Lake, and Mattison avenues as well as along the waterfront. Parking permits are available […]

A Notice of Intention to recall Councilman Jesse Kendle from his four-year seat on the Asbury Park City Council has been filed with the municipal clerk’s office. In a Jan. 29 letter to recall petitioners Duane Small, Mabin Womble, and Brian Bass – who comprise the Committee to recall Kendle — the city determined the […]

Asbury Park Police and emergency officials are reporting two people were transported to an area hospital following a double shooting near Monroe and Winn avenues on Monday afternoon. The wounds do not appear to be life threatening, according an emergency responder. The victims are said to be black males in their 20s. One was struck […]