Monmouth County Assembly Members Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling are celebrating Women’s Equality Day with a culminating event at noon Saturday at Asbury Park Roastery’s Convention Hall location. All week long, the 11th District Democratic representatives will be celebrating the 19th Amendment anniversary by featuring organizations that support women’s rights and equality. “We’re proud to […]

The newly formed Downtown Neighbors Association is seeking public input ahead of its scheduled 9 a.m. Sept. 16 at DJ’s Delights Deli & Restaurant. Formed by a group of residents in July, the association is focused on quality of life issues in the downtown neighborhood officially known as the Central Business District [CBD] redevelopment zone. […]

Two local women have joined forces to host Stand Against Hate, a Labor Day rally to be held 10 a.m. Sept. 4 in Springwood Avenue Park. Lifelong city resident, activist and minister Nicolle Harris and Asbury Park resident Jess Alaimo, known for using comedy to organize LGBTQ and other social justice support and awareness events, […]

A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment against a city man and Ocean Grove woman related to animal cruelty charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in written news statement. Andre P. Parker, 31, of Sunset Avenue in Asbury Park is charged with is charged with three counts animal cruelty, two counts […]

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In the wake of the Charlottesville tragedy and with the threat of additional extremist rallies scheduled, Trinity Episcopal Church is reminding the public that its doors are open to anyone seeking to connect with a community committed to peace and reconciliation, Rev. Michael Way said in a written statement. “It is especially important during turbulent […]

Learning the inventors responsible for the corkscrew, hole punch, ball point pen, US Postal Mailbox, and today’s airline seating were all a part of Pneuma Academy’s 8-week summer camp curriculum. “Our children don’t know they have come from nobility,” said Dr. Rita Thornton, founder of the new STEM preschool located at 502 Grand Ave. “I […]

Inspire Life Fine Arts and Technology summer camp returns next week. Designed to motivate and inspire kids ages five to 17, the week long program offers art, music theory basics, technology concepts, song composition and production, dance and vocal techniques. Organizer Carla Vanzant said, for example, the tech program gives budding inventors and scientist a […]