One week before the world unites in protection of our oceans, President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw the United State’s commitment to the Paris Climate Accord. “It put our country at a very, very big disadvantage,” Trump said in his announcement. But, 25 companies including Microsoft Apple, Google, and Intel purchased a full page […]

The Asbury Park City Council will hold a public input meeting to address short term rentals within city limits. Slated to occur at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Asbury Park Senior Center located at 1201 Springwood Ave, all are welcome to share their thoughts and concerns, officials said. The second of two such meetings, […]

Exploring Our Differences is a community meeting being held 6:30 p.m. Monday at Gables Elementary School, located at 1 Gables Court in Neptune City. The forum aims to bring about meaningful conversation on everything from race, religion, and gender, honesty, understanding and awareness, to perception, privilege, and power, according to organizers. The free event opens […]

The flags were raised in unison shortly after 5 p.m. Friday to welcome Pride. And although the 26th Annual NJ Pride Celebration will be held Sunday, the Asbury Park community came together to usher in the signature state event that celebrates not only the LGBTQ community but diversity and acceptance. Led by Deputy Mayor Amy […]

The day after a 15-year-old girl was shot in the leg on Washington Avenue in Asbury Park, authorities have arrested and charged a male neighbor with the crime, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Friday evening. Josiphiah Fowlkes, 22, of Washington Avenue is charged with first degree attempted murder, two counts of the second […]

A Thursday afternoon investigation into prostitution led to the arrest of two people, Ocean Police Department announced via a news statement. Jessica Simsen, 30, of Toms River was charged with engaging in prostitution, possession of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and a hypodermic syringe. Also charged was Bruce Shaud, 62, of Manchester, for possession of heroin, drug […]

Bike Auction Looking for some new summer wheels – chances are you will find it at the Ocean Township Police Department’s Bike Auction. A host of bicycles will be up for preview from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with the auction running from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will be held at Joe […]

The teen wounded in a Wednesday night shooting along Washington Avenue was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to written statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Asbury Park Police confirmed the 15-year-old female sustained injuries in front of a home on the 1200 block of Washington Avenue.  The local police department […]

Three Asbury Park visionaries have solidified the adage that a good idea attracts other good ideas. They are Jason Elhomsi of Eatontown, Matt Roselli of Tinton Falls, and Justin Insalaco of Belmar [shown in featured photo], who launched Soul Kraft Ink Art Gallery and Tattoo Studio in October in partnership with their GrimeLordz clothing brand, […]

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left a teenage girl wounded, a local police official confirmed The shooting occurred near 11:11 p.m. in front of 1200 block of Washington Avenue, the official said. A 15-year-old female was wounded but no information has been released pertaining […]