The Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance returns 7 p.m. Monday at the historic Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The international event is held each year on Nov. 20 to pay homage to those brutally killed in the past year due to anti-transgender violence. The Day of Remembrance began in 1999 as a way […]

Existing conditions prompted housing developer Downtown Metro to seek what they call hardship variances from the Asbury Park Planning Board Monday. But the application sparked questions related to the Main Street Redevelopment zone’s current parking and height requirements.  Located at 700 Main St and the corner of Sewall Avenue, the mixed use structure houses Heavenly Dreams Mattress […]

Two City-based ventures are offering opportunities to raise money in support of United For Puerto Rico, created by the Caribbean island’s first lady Beatriz Rosselló to aid in recovery efforts following hurricanes Irma and Maria’s devastation. The New York Times and Fortune respectively reported Monday that there are signs of a mental health crisis with […]

Mercy Center Turkey Drive With the goal of providing 250 Thanksgiving baskets, Mercy Center will be collecting 10 to 15 pound turkeys from 8:30 .m. to 4 p.m. through Wednesday. Located at 1106 Main Street, the support agency offers services and programs for economically disadvantaged and vulnerable children and families in Asbury Park. For more […]

Asbury Park Mayor John Moor will moderate an Environmental Justice in Planning & Zoning panel during this week’s 102nd Annual League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City. Running from Tuesday through Friday at Atlantic City Convention Center, Moor will lead Environmental Justice in Planning & Zoning session at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. “It is an honor […]

Reflection was at the center of the Veterans Day celebration at the Harold Daley Post 1333 on Lake Avenue Saturday morning.  “It’s been a tumultuous year,” Commander Joe Kenny, an Army veteran, said. “As we look at our country today, we see a lot of conflict but there are things in America that unite us […]

A joint investigation into a threat against a local police officer’s life led to the arrest of three men Friday, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Sgt. Michael Casey said. Salik Hinton, 28, of Neptune was charged with possession of a defaced firearm, being a certain person prohibited from being in possession of a firearm, unlawful […]

Investor-owned properties are no longer an option for short-term rentals in Asbury Park. The Asbury Park City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance to limit short-term rentals to owner-occupied primary residences. Short-term rentals are defined as those lasting 30 days or less, which are often arranged through home sharing websites. The ordinance applies to […]

Regine Flimlin and Enrique Wegel, founders of the award-winning Juice Basin Asbury Park and Montclair, will celebrate the grand opening of their Jersey City location Wednesday. The third shop is located at 336 Second St, between the recently opened Black House Strength & Conditioning fitness center and the Ironbound Performance Athletics. The store will feature […]

Sweet Dani B, most known for its couture cookie creations and hands on workshops, has opened its doors on Bang Avenue. The brainchild of Women’s March Asbury Park co founder Daniele Boglivi Fiori, the venture brings her love of baking together with a yen to nurture other’s creativity. “If you are one of the people […]