The popular east coast party Ascension will be moving to Asbury Park this summer, organizers announced Tuesday. The weekend music and dance festival known to attract thousands from across the globe launched in 2006 on Fire Island, where it continued until 2014. In the past two years, Ascension was held in Mykonos, founder Eric von […]

Known as one of the architects behind the August 1963 March on Washington, Dr. Dorothy Height spent her life trumpeting for better opportunities for African American women, issues of unemployment, literacy, and voter awareness.   On Thursday, local community leaders, most of whom had a personal relationship with the civil rights icon, gathered at the […]

West Side Community Needs Assessment Survey Launch The ongoing Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan for the West Side neighborhood launches its next step Tuesday with a Needs Assessment Survey.    Residents who attend the 5 p.m. meeting at the Asbury Park Senior Center [1201 Springwood Ave] will receive a $10 gift card for their participation, officials […]

Less than just two weeks away from an event that draws thousands to the city, the Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade team held one of their last fundraising endeavors of the season Sunday at the Wonder Bar, located on Ocean Avenue. “All I can say is what a night,” co founder and President Garrett […]

One of Asbury Park’s most creative Renaissance men Adam ‘DJ Atom’ Worth has been nominated for a New York Emmy. “It’s for a quiet documentary I did on my own time,” Worth said via a telephone interview. Known around town for his dance inspiring spins, often coupled with on the beat visuals, Worth announced via […]

This week former Monmouth County Prosecutor Thomas Huth was honored by the Asbury Park City Council for the countless hours he served helping the reduce crime in the city. “We thank him for 29 years of outstanding commitment to justice and service to the city and its residents,” Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said in reading […]

An investigation launched as a result of citizen complaints resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old resident, according to a written news release issued by Asbury Park Police Department Spokesman Ptl. Michael Casey. Quaddeer Omar Fitzpatrick was charged with possession of crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute, possession with the intent to distribute […]

In recognition of Friday’s International Family Drug Support Day, local nonprofit Help Not Handcuffs Founder Randy Thompson has announced a partnership with Families for Sensible Drug Policies. “As long as our governments continue to criminalize drug use, then prohibition laws will be the priority, instead of the health and empowerment of individuals, and supporting the […]

A juvenile, reported missing since Sunday, was found safe and sound, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Ptl. Michael Casey said. Officials issued a missing person alert Wednesday to help locate 14-year-old America Rice, described as 5’ 2” black female with a light brown complexion, brown eyes, and red/auburn hair. Casey said the investigating detective reported […]

Asbury Park Police has issued a missing juvenile alert for a 14-year-old girl. America Rice is describes as a 5′ 2″ black female with a light brown complexion, brown eyes, and red/auburn hair, according to alert. Officials say the last date of contact was on Sunday, Feb. 19. Anyone with information that can help locate […]