A group of over 100 residents turned out for Wednesday night’s City Council meeting to address alleged police abuse against a young man belonging to one of the city’s most prominent families. Rev Nicolle Harris shared the incident via a social media post, saying: “This past Tuesday night [Nov 20], the young man pictured here […]

The devilish Krampus returns to Asbury Park’s downtown this weekend. St. Nick’s counterpart from German and Austrian 15th century folklore, the horned figure who punishes misbehaved children has his own day of recognition – Krampusnacht, celebrated on Dec 5. Locally, the Naughty List is being compiled in time for this weekend’s alt-holiday celebration hosted by […]

The City of Asbury Park is expanding alternate side parking regulations in order to facilitate street cleaning from Asbury Avenue to Fifth Avenue between Grand Avenue and Bergh Street. “The expanded alternate side parking rules are a direct result of the requests of residents who approached the City’s Parking Committee,” Transportation Director Michael Manzella said. […]

City Manager Michael Capabianco has appointed Deputy Chief David Kelso to the role of Chief of Police. Kelso, who was promoted to Deputy Chief in April 2017, has headed the daily operations of the over 91 member police force, often promoting from within the ranks. He also oversaw the police department’s accreditation process, granted in […]

iStar’s Senior Vice President of Land and Development Brian Cheripka said in a written statement that the company is open to a redesign of the current infrastructure improvement project underway along the north beach area. Cheripka also stated that the company will seek “a long term solution” concerning the Bradley Cove area, which local environmental […]

The Asbury Park City Council has suspended all paid meter parking from noon to 6 pm Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, city officials have announced.   “Asbury Park is a great place to get your holiday shopping done,” Councilperson Yvonne Clayton said in a written statement. “Our independent retail has everything you need for […]

The delivery this week of a 35 foot Douglas Fir tree inside Asbury Park’s historic Convention Hall marks the tallest indoor live Christmas tree in the state, according to organizers. It took a dozen people a day to set the tree in place at the north end of the boardwalk venue. It will take over […]

A Monmouth County grand jury returned an eight-count indictment charging three men with the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Ocean County man in Asbury Park on Thanksgiving Eve last year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written statement. Vernon Sanders, 34, of Brick, Steven J. Taylor, 36, and Avery Hopes, 23, both […]

The Asbury Park City Council has announced two initiatives aimed at inviting public participation. First up will be a 7 p.m. Nov. 29 Committee Information Session at the Asbury Park Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Avenue, 2nd Floor. Lead by Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman, the meeting aims to foster community […]

The City of Asbury Park’s Public Arts Commission has unveiled a new mural in the City’s Transportation Center, located off Main Street at Cookman Avenue, by artist Kevin Hebb. “The Asbury Park Public Arts Commission recognizes that art is integral to the vibrancy of the community, which is why we promote the development of public art,” Deputy […]