Returning from the drawing board, local redeveloper Sackman Enterprises Wednesday presented proposals for three redevelopment projects in the city’s downtown that will require amendments to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. The project sneak peaks included the informally known Barry Slot Building [at right] located at 574 Cookman, the 711 Mattison Avenue site, and the […]

Suggested changes to the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan that got the nod from the Asbury Park Planning Board on Monday is but a sign of things to come. Included in the changes is assignment of the municipal-owned parking lot on Memorial Drive for valet parking and allowing for single-family detached homes in the residential zone. […]

A mother who left her sleeping child in the car while she shopped was arrested Friday after police located her inside Burlington Coat Factory on Route 66, Ocean Township Police Department announced via a news statement. Humu Koroma, 33, of Neptune was charged with endangering the welfare of minor. Officials said they responded near 5:35 […]

Entitled Darkness on the Edge of Town: An International Symposium, the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University will host an inaugural academic conference from April 12 to 15, organizers announced Monday. “The Darkness Symposium is the first academic conference scheduled since we established The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for […]

A 34-year-old resident observed burglarizing a vehicle in a liquor store parking lot was remanded to Monmouth County Jail, according to a news release from the Ocean Township Police Department. Javar J. Johnson, a 34-year-old township resident was charged with burglary and theft. Officials said detectives were in the area of Save Rite Liquors on […]

The 2018 Wonder Bar Yappy Hour season will launch with a noon to 5 p.m. benefit for their feline counterparts, officials announced Monday. Known for showcasing national, international and local live music, the Ocean Avenue venue is also a renowned dog-friendly destination; where pup and pet owners can unwind during the Wonder Bar Yappy Hour. […]

Hope sprang Saturday when Jersey Shore teens and young adults drew a crowd of thousands to Asbury Park for their March For Our Lives. Likened to the crowd the Women’s March Asbury Park drew in January 2017, the local event was held in conjunction with the larger national movement held in more than 800 cities […]

Hundreds turned out Friday night for the launch of the 16th Annual Garden State Film Festival, being held throughout Asbury Park Saturday and Sunday. Held at Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre, the red carpet spotlights included attendance by Armand Assante and Christopher Lloyd, whose current films are screened during the event. “I arrived this […]

The student organized and led March For Our Lives event occurring noon Saturday in Asbury Park will kick off from Library Square Park, traverse down to and then along the Asbury Park boardwalk to Bradley Park, according to Mark McDonald – one of the few adults aiding Asbury Park, Ocean Township and Long Branch youth. […]

The local group advocating for safer streets for all who use them will received its second state recognition this weekend. In October the Asbury Park Complete Streets Coalition was awarded a Champion Award during the State Department of Transportation’s Complete Streets Summit. Now the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition will recognize the advocacy group […]