For many people the dash into a bodega or corner store is done to purchase an item of immediate need or to pick up a snack to stave off a hunger pang. But this often not the case for those living near small shops. According to a 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment, over 62 percent […]

There have been many variations to 78-year-old Howard Schoor’s work throughout his years along the Jersey Shore, and beyond. The avid traveler is an engineer turned entrepreneur, inventor, home builder, bank owner, who went on to become one of the area’s staunchest philanthropists and humanitarians. His first of many notable ventures was the 1968 creation […]

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Asbury Park Zombie Walk returns on Oct. 7 with a full lineup of offerings. The annual fall event was launched in 2008 by Jason Meehan, the local walk has garnered the Largest Gathering of Zombies by Guinness World Record. A potential cancellation in 2015 due to difficulty coordinating the needs of […]

Organizers behind the Labor Day Stand Against Hate Rally are furthering their message that Love is louder than hate. “We want to remind the world that all are welcome and have the right to be safe in our America,” a written statement announcing an Oct 8 March For Each Other event. The peaceful event’s message […]

The Better Block movement is coming to Asbury Park by way of an all day celebration that envisions Springwood Avenue’s potential, city officials said in a written statement. “This event is part of a nationwide initiative to show what redevelopment and planning can mean for a neighborhood,”  Asbury Park Director of Planning and Redevelopment Michele Alonso […]

Sonia Zala Spina, a three-year city resident and former Food & Wine magazine Brand Marketing Director has been hired to fill the Director of Communications post. The Bronx native grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pa., was a National Merit Scholar, and holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from Atlanta’s Emory University. During her 15-year tenure at […]

The Asbury Park Recreation Commission has joined forces with the School District to sponsor a free mentoring program for female students. Entitled I Believe in Me, the mentoring program aims to empower girls ages 10 to 18 to become ‘leaders in action’ by addressing social and emotional needs, said program creator Angela Ahbez-Anderson. “By age […]

The Asbury Park City Council will meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. There will be a 4 p.m. closed executive session. The public meetings begin at 6 p.m. with a  workshop session and is followed by the 7 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. Public participation takes place at […]

A Healthier Asbury Park EZ Ride and the Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park will host a free health screening and healthier snacks after school event from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Prime Convenience Store, located at 1221 Asbury Ave. The event launches the Healthy Corner Store initiative and will include a food tasting, […]

The numbers are in. Having launched just one month ago, the Asbury Park Bike Share program has seen a return on its sustainable investment. According to Zagster, who administers the city program, 442 people joined the city’s bike share program since its Aug 23 launch. The data shows 716 trips equaling a total of 1,764 […]