The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct checkpoints to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Taskforce Coordinator Chief Michael B. Schneider of the Allenhurst Police Department announced in a written news statement said. Checkpoints will be run from 9 p.m. Friday through 3 […]

Deal Police have reported a series of drug possession charges, while Asbury Park closes a portion of Main Street due to a gas main leak. Main Street is closed between Third and Second avenues in Asbury Park due to a gas main being struck. This is the third time a gas main has been struck […]

The brother of a Colts Neck man found dead along with his wife and two children at their burned out home just days before Thanksgiving has been charged with their murders and setting fire to their suburban home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced via a written news statement. Paul J. Caneiro, 51, is […]

No stranger to organizing community events, Asbury Park and its creatives will host a number of local festivals, celebrations, conferences and conventions in the upcoming months; and even year. Below is a list of some of the more popular returning local gatherings, as well as a few inaugural announcements.   The Universal African Festival returns 10 […]

There’s a double dose of fireworks displays and a parade being planned locally for this holiday week. First up is Ocean Township’s 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday show at Joe Palaia Park on Whalepond Road. Township officials advise attendees should give themselves plenty of time to park and find a spot to watch the display. […]

Asbury Park’s own Chef James Avery celebrated the grand opening of his newly launched Farmly restaurant in Sea Girt on Monday. Avery [at right], best known as Gordon Ramsay’s sous chef on the popular Hell’s Kitchen television show,  served as executive chef at Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten before opening the Bonney Read on Cookman Avenue […]

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] law enforcement is now a part of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office jurisdiction, Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written statement. “Monmouth County residents are not going to notice any changes in the way animal cruelty cases are handled because the new law recognizes […]

Monmouth and Ocean County graduating high school seniors looking to pursue musical theater, theater, or a visual arts degree are eligible for the John C. Rodriguez Scholarship, managed and promoted by Cabaret for Life [CFL] and the Carolan-Rodriguez family. “Cabaret for Life is pleased to continue offering the John C. Rodriguez Scholarship as we have […]

The Central Jersey chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs honored a few Asbury Park and neighboring area residents during its 54th Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon Celebration, held Sunday at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. With an edict of service before self, the group not only works […]

Spring Sunset Bike Ride The Asbury Park Complete Streets Coalition Community Bike Ride returns 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. All ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this spring sunset ride that begins and ends at Springwood Avenue Park, located at the corner of Atkins Avenue. Participants should dress for the weather and helmets are […]