Short Term Rental regulations will be introduced during the Asbury Park City Council Regular Session on Wednesday. Defined as rentals that are 30 days or less and those that do not exceed 180 days in a calendar year, short term rentals applies to stays outside of the already regulated bed and breakfast, rooming or boarding […]

The Casino on the AP Boardwalk is perhaps one of the most photographed iconic structures in Asbury Park but on Sunday night it was the destination for a group of people taking a stand against all forms of violence; be it race, domestic; gender, gun, immigrant, LGBT, or sexual. The March For Each Other, organized […]

Two new kids in the downtown Asbury Park block are joining forces in support of felines. Larry Cadillac owner Lawrence Gerard is hosting a Cuts For Cats event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 15 at his 725 Cookman Avenue Salon. All proceeds will be donated to Catsbury Park Tea House & Cat Lounge [at right], […]

The Asbury Park Housing Authority has announced phase two of the Boston Way demolition is set to begin. “We are glad to be getting underway,” Chief of Staff Daniel Gibson Jr said. “The asbestos is out and we are ready to take the building down now.” The $28 million project, located at Memorial Drive and […]

The Asbury Park Recreation Commission has announced the launch of its First Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration. Last year, the community Halloween event [shown in photos] took place inside City Council Chambers. This year, the event moves outside as a fun, safe and easy option for parents, said Councilman Jesse Kendle, who heads the […]

The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of weekend events expected to draw thousands to the city. Periodic road closures and traffic delays include: From noon Friday through 11 p.m. Monday, Press Plaza will be closed for Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten’s Oktoberfest. No parking will be allowed from the 500 to […]

Known for its food, taps, music, and array of games and contests, the annual Oktoberfest returns in Asbury Park. Hosted by the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, the ‘strassefest’ kicks off at noon Friday and runs through 10 p.m. Monday night under a 120-foot tent in Press Plaza [Emory Street b/w Cookman & Lake avenues]. The […]

The celebration that unites the city’s creatives returns on Oct. 14. Asbury Underground 10 will showcase over 80 performances, featuring a 100+ musicians, 50 visual artists, two hours of spoken word, three hours of comedy, and two charitable events, founder Pat Schiavino [at right] said. “Asbury Park has a long tradition as being the premier destination […]

A couple lucky Bradley Elementary Elementary School students had a few special aides during their walk to school Thursday morning. First-grader Allison Martinez-Valle and preschooler Louis Velasquez-Moreno were the winners of this year’s walk to school day raffle.  A part of the Mayor’s Wellness Committee initiative, the event is organized in collaboration with the Asbury […]

The Asbury Park Planning Board unanimously approved Madison Marquette’s Fourth Avenue Pavilion redesign Monday. The approval puts the boardwalk redeveloper in line with its goal to complete the pavilion and its neighboring Fifth Avenue Pavilion transformation by next summer, Development Manager Kevin Patterson [at right] said. “We are trying to create a more vibrant Ocean Avenue […]