Police officials have announced the closing of railroad crossing this week in Asbury Park and Interlaken. The Asbury Park Police Department has issued an advisory alerting motorists and travelers that the Springwood Avenue railroad crossing will close Thursday for one week. The crossing is nearest to the city’s transportation center, located on Main St and […]

Move For Hunger has partnered with two area business to help collect non perishable items in support of local food pantries. The moving company is sponsoring collections at Jack Green Realty of Ocean Grove and Ganguly’s Mixed Martial Arts of Ocean Township. Move For Hunger is a national nonprofit based in Asbury Park that mobilizes […]

This post will feature updates throughout the weekend with regard to Tropical Storm Hermine PSAs. Noon Sunday: The local Red Cross issued a storm preparedness advisory reminding residents along the Jersey Shore to be vigilant and informed as Hermine passes through the area. “People living in coastal communities that may be threatened by strong winds and flooding […]

According to National Weather forecasters, Tropical Storm Hermine climatic impact on our area  is expected Sunday morning and its effects will linger through Wednesday. Rain, heavy winds, and flooding is expected, according to officials. The Asbury Park Police Department has issued the following storm advisory: Due to Hermine, significant rain, high winds and flash flooding […]

Brookdale Community College students across Monmouth County should have more ease traveling via public transportation this fall. During the college’s Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday at the Lincroft campus, officials announced that bus route adjustments will be made in order to improve commutes. “We are grateful to our partners, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen […]

Below is a list of community related news, announcements and events. The file will be updated as new events, announcements and news arise. Asbury Park Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Councilwomen Yvonne Clayton and Eileen Chapman launched their Asbury Together campaign this week. The three incumbents will vie for the three open seats in the November […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, In 2010, Governor Chris Christie signed into law the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority Act therefore, evolving into the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority [FMERA]. As stated in their annual report, FMERA is to “provide investment continuity and economic growth to the communities impacted by the federal government’s decision to close Fort Monmouth”. […]

Community related news, announcements and events: National Night Out events are being held Tuesday evening in Asbury Park, Deal, Ocean Township and Neptune. The free event was created as a way for law enforcement and their support agencies to unite with the public, local business, youth and other local organizations in order to heighten a […]

Below is a list of community related news, announcements and events. The file will be updated throughout the week as new events, announcements and news arise. The 6 p.m. Monday night free Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series concert   features Dr. Cheeko and The Island Sound, with an opening performance by local reggae band Random Test […]

National Night Out is Tuesday and area municipalities have lined up an array of fun and educational celebrations. Created as a way for law enforcement and their support agencies to unite with the public, local business, and youth and other local organizations to heighten a community’s awareness of crime and drug prevention initiatives, said Asbury […]