Jersey Pride parade producers are partnering with Garden State Equality hold United 2017: Community Activism & Organizing in an Age of AltReason. The one-day conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Asbury, located at 210 Fifth Avenue. Intended to inspire and inform, the conference comes at a critical time […]

Sackman Enterprises unveiled its design for the historic downtown Asbury Park Press Plaza bank building formerly owned by attorney Barry Slott during Wednesday night’s Asbury Park City Council meeting. In a 15-page packet distributed to the governing body, the concept behind adding a modern top to the ornate structure that once served as a pharmacy […]

New Jersey American Water has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for customers on Old Farm Road and Tulip Court. The boil water recommendation is in place while a required sampling in the local distribution system is being conducted. A Nixle alert will be sent once the advisory is lifted, officials said. For more information, […]

Two 20-somethings were arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after police spotted a suspicious vehicle on Garden Drive, Ocean Township Police announced in news release. Brianna Graziano, 21, of Tinton Falls and Shane L. Jones Jr, 25, of Neptune were charged with drug possession, officials said. Detectives were in the area of Garden Drive near […]

Whether you want to try a new venue, revisit an old standby or check out a new menu at one of Asbury Park’s restaurants, Sunday will offer the opportunity to sample what the city has to offer. The Sixth Annual Asbury Park Restaurant Tour, sponsored by the city’s Chamber of Commerce, will be held from […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. There will be 5 p.m. closed executive session prior to the 6 p.m. public workshop session and 7 p.m. Regular Meeting. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on […]

The Asbury Park School Board Election results are in and the Continue The Progress ticket, comprised of Joe Grillo, Eric Pinckney and incumbent Carol Jones, are now members of the Asbury Park School Board of Education. The team was challenged by incumbent Felicia Simmons, who ran on her own, and incumbent Stephen Williams who ran […]

Madison Marquette and the City of Asbury Park announced in a 4 p.m. news release that they have launched a free public Wi-Fi network accessible to all along its beaches and boardwalk. Testing for the new network began in October 2016, according to the written statement. “Our new wireless network brings much-desired connectivity to residents and […]

More than $40,000 was raised for Special Olympics New Jersey [SONJ], which provides year round, gratis sports training and competition opportunities for more than 25,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities, organizers announced Tuesday. Despite Saturday’s inclement weather, over 3,000 participated in the three events, which included a 5K, half and full marathon. Hosted by Jersey Shore […]

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has released the identity of a man found dead Saturday in a wooded area adjacent to the Twin Brooks Village apartment complex. “The investigation and autopsy determined the 35 year old man is Antonio Valencia Marcos, of Ocean Township,” the news release said. “The death does not appear suspicious or […]