The Conover Pavilion restoration may be complete, but now through a Superstorm Sandy Federal Emergency Management grant, the bill will be paid. The coastal borough, like many communities along the Jersey Shore sustained massive damages to its waterfront structures and beaches. In the weeks and months following Superstorm Sandy, the Borough took immediate recovery actions, […]

It was a ceremonial celebration that was a long time coming – four years of planning, fundraising starts and stops, and a last minute administrative Hail Mary by Monmouth County officials. At 11 a.m. Tuesday, those behind the scenes, from local and county officials to state and federal assists, came together to mark the launch […]

Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and in the Asbury Park School District all 1,995 students begin the day with the morning meal. On Tuesday morning Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. [NJ-06] stopped into a few Thurgood Marshall Elementary School classrooms as students readied for the school day.  “I’m here […]

A suspect in a Sunday morning strong arm robbery and assault of a 21-year-old borough woman has been identified, Allenhurst Police officials announced Tuesday in a written news release. The incident occurred near 7 a.m. Sunday along Main Street, officials said. The suspect allegedly walked up behind the victim and attempted to grab her purse. […]

A call to all creatives who want to participate in the AP IN 3 has been issued. The 72-hour long whirlwind film-making challenge asks participants to capture the spirit of Asbury Park through a theme of ‘Rolling Streetscapes.’ Sparked through a collaboration between The ShowRoom Cinema and Interfaith Neighbors, the contest runs from Nov. 3 […]

Short Term Rental regulations will be introduced during the Asbury Park City Council Regular Session on Wednesday. Defined as rentals that are 30 days or less and those that do not exceed 180 days in a calendar year, short term rentals applies to stays outside of the already regulated bed and breakfast, rooming or boarding […]

The Casino on the AP Boardwalk is perhaps one of the most photographed iconic structures in Asbury Park but on Sunday night it was the destination for a group of people taking a stand against all forms of violence; be it race, domestic; gender, gun, immigrant, LGBT, or sexual. The March For Each Other, organized […]

Two new kids in the downtown Asbury Park block are joining forces in support of felines. Larry Cadillac owner Lawrence Gerard is hosting a Cuts For Cats event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 15 at his 725 Cookman Avenue Salon. All proceeds will be donated to Catsbury Park Tea House & Cat Lounge [at right], […]

The Asbury Park Housing Authority has announced phase two of the Boston Way demolition is set to begin. “We are glad to be getting underway,” Chief of Staff Daniel Gibson Jr said. “The asbestos is out and we are ready to take the building down now.” The $28 million project, located at Memorial Drive and […]

The Asbury Park Recreation Commission has announced the launch of its First Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration. Last year, the community Halloween event [shown in photos] took place inside City Council Chambers. This year, the event moves outside as a fun, safe and easy option for parents, said Councilman Jesse Kendle, who heads the […]