From trading stocks to teaching yoga, city resident Cassondra Hadel’s journey has led her to a profession she never envisioned; that of a fashion designer. “I never thought I would be a fashion designer,” the 5-year-long city resident said. “I never thought when I was young – this is what I’m going to do when […]

The date has been set – this year’s Asbury Park Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23, organizers have announced. The event, with its focus on enhancing the quality of life for all, is aimed at uniting the entire community through food, music, art and education is held at area […]

All 150 applicants of The Salt School, currently underway on Saturday mornings at the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County’s Asbury Park location on Monroe Avenue, have been receiving hospitality industry tutorials from a few of the nation’s top professionals. The free hospitality training program launched in 2016 in preparation for the opening of […]

A township resident was arrested for attempted murder in connection with a stabbing to the neck case reported Saturday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Donnicka Smith, 32, was also charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and child endangerment. Police officials said they […]

The Mayor’s Rodeo For Recreation photos are in, thanks to photographer Victor Bubadias.  The Thursday night event was held to support summer camp scholarships for Asbury Park youth.  Here’s a gallery snapshot of the night’s celebration – double click on image for full scale:  ——————————————————————————————————————- Follow the Asbury Park Sun on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Asbury Park Sun […]

Mark W. Holmes Sr, the former Executive Director of the Asbury Park Housing Authority [APHA], has been sentenced to five years for stealing more than $90,000 from the organization between 2008 and 2011, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Friday. Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Ellen Torregrossa-O’Connor imposed the sentence, which includes paying $35,000 […]

Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festivals returns this weekend, with screenings at locations throughout Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. Over 150 short films will be screened Saturday at Jersey Shore Arts Center, and Sunday at The House of Independents and Porta, both in Asbury Park. The brainchild of Chris J. Cullen, Rich Lello and Brian […]

Asbury Park has been nominated for a Best of USA Small Town Accolade. The publicly rated competition is specifically for Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Small Town Cultural Scene, and the Jersey Shore city by the sea is currently 5th on the leaderboard. “Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to these 20 small towns, […]

LAZ, the Hartford based company that operates iStar’s six parking lots along the waterfront, will host a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday Job Fair at their headquarters, located at 201 First Ave [at the corner of Kingsley] in Asbury Park. “We want to hire locally,” Facilities Manager Andie Donohue [at right] of Brielle said. […]

Thursday’s Mayor’s Rodeo For Recreation is shaping up to be a community affair, with many local businesses and venues pitching in to support the summer youth camp program administered by the City’s Recreation Department and Asbury Park School District. The event, which launched in 2016, is the brainchild of Mayor John Moor, who opted out […]