Deal’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new municipal beach Friday. The public beach, located between Marine Place and Neptune Avenue, includes a swimming zone that by law will not exceed 300 ft. in width. “The addition of beach fees seemed inevitable thanks to the Army Corps’ replenishment project,” said Surfrider Foundation co chair Andrew […]

Oceanfront Preservation Coalition, activists working to save a parcel of waterfront land in the north beach area from development are organizing a rally. “The City of Asbury Park wants to negotiate a deal to save its north end beach from development and create an oceanfront park,” the written announcement for the June 24 event said. […]

Mary’s Place by the Sea has received the largest funding pledge since its inception in 2009, officials announced Friday. The funding is in the amounts of $100,000 and $50,000 grants from the Leonard B. Kahn Foundation. “We are grateful beyond words to the Leonard B. Kahn Foundation for their belief and support of our mission,” […]

For five local high school seniors, college enrollment this fall will be free of tuition and fees.   The Asbury Park High School seniors will transfer to Brookdale Community College through the collaborative Asbury Park College Promise program, initiated this past school year. The students were recognized on June 6 alongside seven Asbury Park High […]

Hotel Tides Manager Ryan Jimenez is among the organizers of a Pulse Remembrance Gathering being held 7 p.m. June 12 in Library Square Park. “In the wake of one of America’s worst tragedies, the Asbury Park LGBT community came together to plant 49 trees in Library Square Park in remembrance of our fallen brothers and […]

After a few years of stagnation, Sunset Lake is back on track. The northeastern water body that suffered from post Sandy affects and an infiltration of algae, with brought forth an unbearable stench during the driest and warmest summer months, is headed to a healthier state, thanks in part to the city’s Sunset Lake Commission and […]

Kula Urban Farm will expand this season, spreading along Springwood Avenue. The Turf, a farm without borders concept produced by manager Lisa Bagwell at right], will take root along with public interest in the project, according to a written statement. “The initial plan is to plant the garden and maintain [it] for the public to […]

Michael Allman, the son of the iconic Allman Brothers founder Gregg Allman, has said “I’m a singer and a gypsy who needs to fly another way,” quoting lyrics from his 2009 release It Ain’t Me. But in fact, Allman and many of his siblings have chosen to follow in their famed father’s footsteps. His brother […]

Local news media coverage along the Jersey Shore has changed over the past decade and the Free Press aims to place coverage control back in the hands of the public. Through News Voices: New Jersey, the Free Press is working to build a network of people invested in local journalism. “We believe the future of […]

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy was joined Congressman Frank Pallone Jr [D-NJ] and senate candidate Vin Gopal at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Asbury Park train station. “It’s a great honor and privilege to have the Ambassador and the entire ticket start off the campaign here,” Mayor John Moor said. “They will win tomorrow and […]