Artist and collaborators behind the popular Wooden Walls Mural Project along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have come together to offer the beach inspired art experience in a new way. Entitled The Wooden Walls Towel Project, this new offering is a celebration of the murals, artists and the beach itself,” organizers said in a written statement. […]

Asbury Park Housing Authority was among the 25 public housing agencies to receive a portion of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development $5 million grants issued in 15 states. The awards are earmarked to address emergency, safety and security needs and to  fight crime at public housing properties. “Everyone should feel safe in […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, To all of our friends and partners who are living in the area impacted by Hurricane Harvey, please know that we are thinking about you during this incredibly difficult time. We hope that you, and your families, are safe and that the flood waters recede quickly so the recovery process can […]

A Long Branch woman faces drug charges after ingesting heroin in the Ocean Police Department bathroom Monday morning, a department spokesman said in a written news statement. Amy M. Mauer, 36, is charged with possession of heroin, a hypodermic syringe and drug paraphernalia. According to the report, Mauer was at the police department near 10:15 […]

City officials have launched an informal survey to gauge interest for a dog park within city limits. Residents are being asked to click ok if amenable and then answer two questions: In which of the four city neighborhoods do they reside and whether or not they own a dog. Please only one response per household, […]

Voter fraud charges against former school Asbury Park Board of Education member Felicia Simmons has been dismissed, Union County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesman Mark Spivey confirmed. The charges were tied to a case dating back to 2015 against Elizabeth resident Melvin Howell for third-degree voter mail fraud, alleging Simmons falsely claimed to have helped an ineligible […]

Friendship, love of craft and music came together when music industry photographer and filmmaker Danny Clinch invited famed guitarist and bluesman Gary Clark Jr to headline a live streamed concert event ahead of the latter’s sold show Saturday night at The Stone Pony. “Asbury Park is about community,” Clinch said. “It’s art and music culture, […]

Summer’s end was celebrated Saturday during the City’s Back to School Block Party at Hammary Courts on Prospect Avenue. Asbury Park families were treated to a gathering featuring giveaways, an array of vendors, free massages, bouncies, food and fun, with municipal staff volunteering their time.  Below is a snapshot of the event: ————————————————————————————— Follow the […]

A group of cyclers will be taking a ride to help stave off hunger. Known as the Trinity Trekkers, the team will be riding in support of Trinity Episcopal Church’s Food Justice programs. This is the Asbury Avenue located church’s third year of participation in the 200-mile Battle Against Hunger bike ride. Last year Dave […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, The Asbury Park−Neptune chapter of the NAACP, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, condemns the hateful beliefs and contorted falsehoods contained in the recent anti-Semitic and racist flyers posted in Asbury Park, NJ. While we fully support the first amendment right of freedom of speech, we have and always […]