Investor-owned properties are no longer an option for short-term rentals in Asbury Park. The Asbury Park City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance to limit short-term rentals to owner-occupied primary residences. Short-term rentals are defined as those lasting 30 days or less, which are often arranged through home sharing websites. The ordinance applies to […]

The Asbury Park City Council will meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. There will be a 4:30 p.m. closed executive session. Public meetings begin at 6 p.m. with a workshop session followed by the 7 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. Public participation takes place at the beginning of […]

Close to a hundred fathers; many of whom took off from work from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, attended Thurgood Marshall Elementary’s inaugural Bring Your Dad To School Day. Among them was Major Mason who said he would be going in late to his job at the Morganville School District. “This was empowering,” Mason […]

Regine Flimlin and Enrique Wegel, founders of the award-winning Juice Basin Asbury Park and Montclair, will celebrate the grand opening of their Jersey City location Wednesday. The third shop is located at 336 Second St, between the recently opened Black House Strength & Conditioning fitness center and the Ironbound Performance Athletics. The store will feature […]

Police officers responding to an early morning blaze at a Maidenstone Drive home were successfully able to rescue a child from an upstairs bedroom, according to an Ocean Township Police Department news statement. Officers Chris Clune and Arthur Barnek were in the midst of a residential patrol, when they noticed ash in the air and […]

An Asbury Park man was sentenced to a total of 25 years for involvement in two heroin distribution cases, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Monday afternoon. Gregory Jean Baptiste, 28, must serve 12 years of the sentence, handed down by Superior Court Judge Thomas F. Scully, before being eligible for parole, officials said. […]

Sweet Dani B, most known for its couture cookie creations and hands on workshops, has opened its doors on Bang Avenue. The brainchild of Women’s March Asbury Park co founder Daniele Boglivi Fiori, the venture brings her love of baking together with a yen to nurture other’s creativity. “If you are one of the people […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, In an era of extreme partisanship, it may be unusual for a registered Republican to support a Democrat for State Senate. However, when you block out the political noise, look at a person’s character, and find somebody who aligns with your values, ideals, and economic concerns, you‘d be foolish to not […]

Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi returned to Asbury Park Sunday night to stomp for friend and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy. “It’s amazing to see what’s happened in Asbury Park,” he said. “I’m happy to spend this night in the city that gave me so much when I was starting out.” Calling the Murphy family, […]

Second Baptist Church congregant Joe Sears will be among the nation’s veterans being honored during the Springwood Avenue house of worship’s Annual Veteran’s Breakfast, being held 8 a.m. Sunday. The Vietnam War veteran served 11 years active duty and 12 years in the reserves, with additional tours throughout Germany, Belgium, England, France, and two years […]