The devilish Krampus returns to Asbury Park’s downtown this weekend. St. Nick’s counterpart from German and Austrian 15th century folklore, the horned figure who punishes misbehaved children has his own day of recognition – Krampusnacht, celebrated on Dec 5. Locally, the Naughty List is being compiled in time for this weekend’s pre celebration hosted by […]

Three years after first opening its doors, Lakehouse, known for fostering growth, arts, and education in Asbury Park, will celebrates the expansion of its Lake Avenue complex and the creative collaborations – new and old, that have taken root. Dubbed as an infrastructure for the creative spirit, the three-story brick building boasts not only the […]

A group of musicians will come together 7 p.m. Monday at The Saint [601 Main Street] in support of the Sacred Stone of Standing Rock protest against the 1,170-mile crude oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Led by the Standing Rock Sioux, Native American tribes have been joined forces to protect […]

In between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Asbury Park businesses are rolling out the red carpet in recognition of Small Business Saturday. The holiday shopping event is coupled locally with sales and discounts, tree lightings, a showcase of decorated windows, live music, film screenings; and free parking from noon to 6 p.m. In the Downtown: […]

Back in the summer of 2002 our pet dog was shot in front of my wife, my daughter, my tenant and her daughter by an Asbury Park police officer. This experience was so painful that my wife Emily passed out. In an attempt to get justice we filed suit against the city. While the city attempted […]

Most everyone rose early Thursday morning to begin or continue Thanksgiving Dinner preparations. It was no different at Langosta Lounge, the oceanfront restaurant and bar, owned by Marilyn Schlossbach, where over 100 volunteers were lining up for duty. The staff, sans Schlossbach, husband Scott Szegeski and brother Richard, were given the day off. They were […]

The Asbury Park Soccer team was not on anyone’s radar heading into the season. “I read an article this summer that predicted we would come in last,” mid right fielder Widmaiere ‘Belo’ Beaubrun said. “That’s when I came up with ‘No Mercy.” Beaubrun said he rallied the team the team to take on the edict. […]

Asbury Park native Jerry Carter, 52, attended this weekend’s Jersey Shore Rescue Mission Coat Drive on Main Street, not to get a coat but to for a hot meal and the duffle bag filled with toiletries donated by partnering nonprofit Holiday Express. “I live day by day,” Carter [at right] said. “This helps me and […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday in council chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m. and includes performance reviews for City Manager Michael Capabianco and City Clerk Cindy Dye. The City Council will also discuss contract negotiations for the Michaels […]

Changes are beginning to take form at Hot Mess Studio’s new home in the former Passion Group building located at the corner of Press Plaza’s Emory Street and Cookman Avenue. The boutique salon, owned by Jersey Shore native Tara Weldon, will feature a full lineup of services as well as its bridal and other special […]