Editor, Asbury Park Sun, I’m Tim Harris Jr, local resident. I believe that we are in the midst of a once in our lifetime opportunity here in Asbury Park. For the first time in years, the city is taking the necessary steps to address the issues of abandoned properties and blight in our communities. I […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Regarding your recent articles about the parking challenges in the city, a small group of concerned citizens has been working behind the scene for the past year — on their own time — to plan for the management of parking growth in all three main sections of Asbury Park. Monthly meetings […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Rabbi Zalman Schater-Shalomi at 85 says this: “When you’re in the December of your years and you know you are coming to the end of your tour of duty, what is the spiritual work of this time, and how do you prepare for the mystery?” He is talking about death and dying. I, at […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, The Premier Theatre represents the very best of Asbury Park. Its community-driven mission and diverse cast, including an age range from four to 76 years old, provides opportunities for Asbury Park and surrounding communities to find artistic expression through musical theater. Premier’s fruitful relationships with waterfront redeveloper Madison Marquette and […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, In recent months we have had demonstrations and public unrest over the deaths of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Renisha McBride, Jordan Davis and Eric Garner. All of the victims were African American. Their killers were not black — so much for black on black crime. Five were killed by gunfire […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, On behalf of the Deal Lake Commission , the hundreds of lake shore residents, and the thousands of Deal Lake users we thank the hard working students of Monmouth University on helping out with our annual Deal Lake fall cleanup. The participants from Monmouth University’s BIG EVENT rolled up their sleeves […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Often in church worship services, at the end of the service, the minister will say something like this: “The service is over, now the service begins.” It is her or his way of saying, now that the worship service is over, the congregation is now expected to go forth and serve others. I […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, We cannot stress how important it is to get out and vote. We have an election coming up that could possibly change the direction our city will take. We need to keep moving forward and build on the progress that has been made. We need experienced leaders who can stand […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, The Asbury Park election is just a few days away and all residents must come out and support Asbury Together. This election is the most important one since 2001. It’s imperative that we, as a community, support Asbury Together: John Moor for mayor, Amy Quinn, Jesse Kendle, Joe Woerner, and Yvonne […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, John Moor and Amy Quinn have accomplished a lot with only two of five votes in 15 months. Their formula is simple: listen to the public, research the issue, apply common sense, take action. If more of government worked that way, government might have a better reputation. Convention Hall is […]