The Asbury Park Music & Film Festival [APMFF] announced Thursday the screening of music documentaries that honor some of the music industry’s most iconic legends. Founded with a mission to provide music education, instruments and social connections for the underserved youth in Asbury Park, funds raised are earmarked for music programs like those done in […]

A Neptune City man was sentenced to 34 years for the 2012 attempted murder of two men outside the then popular Cameo Bar on Main Street in Asbury Park, Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written news statement. Tyrice L. Berry, 24, was given the maximum custodial sentence of 24 years for his October […]

After a year of stops and starts, an amendment to open up lot-by-lot development in the Asbury Park waterfront gets underway. Lot by lot development refers to the ability to develop individual parcels as opposed to the current block by block development guidelines outlined in the Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement [WRA] with master redeveloper iStar; first […]

The local Coastal Habitat for Humanity and Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County have joined forces to honor Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s vision of a ‘Beloved Community.’ The nationwide movement aims to bring forth ‘a society based on justice, equal opportunity, and love of one’s fellow human beings,’ as explained by The […]

Two city residents face crack cocaine possession with the intent to distribute charges following a joint investigation by the Asbury Park Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit and its Detective Bureau, the Asbury Park Police Department announced Tuesday. Dowann Andrade, 46, and Lou Jean Brown, 59 are charged with possession of crack cocaine, possession with the […]

The AP Deli, located on Atkins Avenue, has joined the Healthy Corner Store movement aimed at combating childhood obesity rates in Asbury Park. A joint venture between the Mayor’s Wellness Committee and EZ Ride, the program seeks to offer those who depend on a bodega as their primary source for buying groceries more nutritious options. […]

Predator, a song written by 23-year-old Avery Mandeville, was not an empowerment tool for the Middletown resident who works at Toast Red Bank, but one that changed the relationships in her life. “I chose to share my personal and most honest stuff,” she said. “I wrote Predator in July just before MeToo became a huge […]

Despite a late summer launch Asbury Park’s bicycle ride share program shows a higher than expected return on the City’s investment, according to a Zagster report released Friday. Since the program’s Aug 23 launch, 646 people utilized the program that allows riders to rent and return a bike at any one of the stations located […]

The city’s credit rating received its highest upgrade to date from Moody’s Investment Services, Mayor John Moor announced Friday. Moody’s has given the 1.4 square mile community an A2 rating, meaning Asbury Park now moves into a low credit risk category for investors who purchase municipal bonds.  “In the 14 years that Moody’s has been […]

Constructing a new park with a focus on giving youth an opportunity to create art has landed on the discussion table in Asbury Park. City Officials are inviting the community to weigh in on the creation of an Art Park 6 p.m. Jan 30 at the Asbury Park Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Avenue. […]