In the year since opening, The Asbury has drawn accolades from national publications, including Travel + Leisure. Behind the scenes, hotelier David Bowd [at right] created a hospitality training program he calls the Salt School, titled after his own hotel management company. That workforce development program geared toward employing local residents is now the subject of […]

The public is invited to join Sisters Academy 8th-grade students as they launch their handmade boat. They will be joined by Ranney School students who will be launching their watercraft as well. The culmination of a semester-long project administered in partnership with Project USE, the inaugural sail will occur at 8 a.m. Saturday at Deal […]

A residential project approved back in 2007 by the Planning Board, now ready to go online, was further delayed after public comments raised questions on the use of public rights of way to accommodate on-site parking. The project transformed the former Holy Spirit School building [located at 1003 Bond Street] into a 16 unit residential […]

Weather permitting, health and fitness buffs can opt out of the gym in lieu of waterfront exercise. Asbury Park boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette has launched The Asbury Athletic Club. Held daily through Labor Day, the outdoor exercise program features everything from yoga and CrossFit to mixed martial arts training and an array of calisthenics, Madison […]

Two Ocean Township teens were arrested Saturday in connection with an armed robbery at the Twinbrook Village apartments, according to a news release. The 17-year-olds were charged with robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, Ocean Township Police Department officials said. The charges stem from the 9:28 p.m. […]

Just in time for the unofficial summer launch, Asbury Park has launched a new mobile meter parking payment app. Developed by Passport, patrons can now pay for their parking, keep track of remaining time, and extend parking session remotely, city officials announced Friday afternoon. The new Passport App is a custom application designed to provide […]

Members of the Complete Streets Coalition applauded the Asbury Park City Council’s vote to move forward with the Main Street Road Diet pilot. The traffic-calming measure is used reduce congestion and make roadways safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. In the city’s case, the state-owned corridor will be reduced to a one lane travel lane […]

A suspect police sought in connection with several burglaries was taken into custody Wednesday, according to an Ocean Township Police Department news release. Ricardo Stridiron, with a last known Township address, was arrested near 9:50 p.m., officials said. The arrest was made within hours of an announcement seeking the public’s help in locating the 56-year-old.  […]

The Asbury Park Board of Education voted Wednesday to shift its election back to the November. Five of the eight BOE members voted in favor of the measure, with the sole no vote made by veteran board member Barbara Lesinski. Board members Connie Breech and Dominic Latorraca were not present. “This is going to save […]

The Asbury Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Harold Daley Post 1333 is leading an effort in conjunction with area scouting organizations, Monmouth University, City and County volunteers to garner help in placing flags on the graves of those who served the nation. In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the joint volunteer effort will […]