The Asbury Park City Council has moved forward with a number initiatives aimed at improving how all those who use the city’s roads can traverse safely. Below is a snapshot from Transportation Manager Michael Manzella [below right] on what has been accomplished thus far and what is on the horizon: Road Improvements The City has […]

The Asbury Park City Council has approved moving forward with a grant application that will help stay traffic along Third and Fourth avenues. Resident Glenn Massimillo [at right] said he registered over 140 cars speeding over 30 miles per hour along Fourth Avenue in a one hour period while monitoring the speed trailer on a […]

Asbury Park will be kicking off a Street Smart pedestrian safety initiative Wednesday by hosting a news conference at its Transportation Center, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. Asbury Park adopted a complete streets policy in 2017. It has been working with EZ Ride Transportation Management Association and North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority [NJTPA] in making […]

The Sixth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade fundraising season kicks off Wednesday with a beach barbecue event at Anchor’s Bend, located at 1300 Ocean Avenue. Proceeds from the 6 to 9 p.m. BBQ with an Irish twist, will go toward the St. Patrick’s Day Fund, founder Garrett Giberson said. On the menu is a barbecue […]

There’s been an array of national and global accolades given to Asbury Park over the past few years; celebrating everything from its beaches to its entertainment venues and restaurants. Today, Livability joins the list by naming the 1.4 square mile city along the Jersey Shore among its top eight best communities for entrepreneurs. “The accolade […]

Asbury Park Police confirmed near 5:09 p.m. Monday that Memorial Drive is open to traffic. The roadway was closed near 11 a.m. due to a gas main break along the 1000 block, Fire Department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr and Deputy Chief David Kelso said. The incident occurred during JCP&L work along the roadway between Second […]

Local surf rock duo Yawn Mower is joining Pamela Flores and Sammy Kay in headlining a Tuesday night fundraising benefit in support of Cloyd Edralin at Parlor Gallery. Edralin is a 30 year long green card holder who was taken into custody at 5:30 a.m. June 4 by immigration officials, family members have said. “He […]

The Renaissance, a 64 unit affordable housing complex being constructed by Marlton-based Michaels Group along Springwood and Sylvan avenues, is now accepting applications. The $20.2 million project features 64 townhome style homes for families falling within a variety of incomes at or below 60 percent of the area’s median income. Five of the units will be […]

With Labor Day on the horizon, it means the end of the popular Music Mondays at Springwood Park Concert Series. The Sensational Soul Cruisers headlines this collaborative City of Asbury Park sponsored series, with the Mayors Players opening the Tuesday night show. “The Asbury Park Music Foundation created this concert series with a commitment to […]

A set of additional special conditions imposed on the Porta At Asbury Park liquor license was approved by the Asbury Park City Council Wednesday. Special conditions are attached following an annual review to a number of city bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, including Johnny Mac House of Spirits, Bond Street Bar, The Asbury, Brickwall, and […]