The Asbury Park Planning Board unanimously approved updated plans for the Asbury Lanes renovation, currently underway by waterfront redeveloper iStar. The Tuesday night meeting provided a first look at what will be local artist Porkchop’s second mural [shown below] on the iconic 1960s era façade. And while the contract with the artist has yet to be […]

An 85-year-old bicycle riders collision Wednesday morning with an Ocean Township Sanitation truck remains under investigation, police officials announced Thursday afternoon. According to a news release, Ronald Dunn of Long Branch was traversing eastbound on Park Avenue at approximately 9:26 a.m. The sanitation truck, operated by Gualberto Santiago was turning left to continue travel north […]

Last week’s Crucial Catch Day held at the local Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) Community Health Center on Main Street was one of 30 NFL and American Cancer Society events held nationally and the only one its kind held in the state, organizers said. Designed to educate women about the importance of regular […]

The sale of the landmark former Seacoast Trust bank building at the corner of Press Plaza and Cookman Avenue has sparked a fundraising drive for one of the city’s long-standing charities. Current owner Barry Slott has donated the building contents, which will be sold this weekend in support of The Asbury Park Toy Drive. Downtown […]

The large landmark former bank building at the corner of Press Plaza and Cookman Avenue has been purchased by downtown Asbury developer Carter Sackman. “We’re very excited about it,” said Sackman. “Architecturally and historically it’s one of the most significant buildings in the central business district.” Sackman has a contract to purchase the building, according […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, November 8th, a very important election will take place!  The Asbury Together Team has worked diligently to deliver positive results. Development is up east and west. 1101 Ocean scheduled to begin construction with plans for interns, apprentices, local contractor certification assistance and scholarships. $20M coming to revitalize Springwood Avenue corridor with […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation is in the running to bring back the 10-week summer live music series held in Springwood Avenue Park, organizers announced Tuesday. Sponsored by the national Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, free music concerts were held on the west side drawing attendance from residents across the 1.4 square mile community and […]

Well over 300 turned out for the Asbury Park Police Department’s Community Relations Unit sponsored Halloween Trick or Treat event held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Held in conjunction with The Jersey Shore Dream Center and Alphabets Preschool Center, who decorated Council Chambers in all its holiday glory, there were glow sticks, a plethora […]

A social media post, asking the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary investigation has led to the arrest of a township resident, according to a news release by The Ocean Township Police Department. Robert Gannon, 24, was charged Friday with burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Stolen jewelry was also recovered […]

On the surface, it was a Halloween party that celebrated everything 1990s. The Asbury, the city’s newest hotel and entertainment venue, held its Black and Gold Halloween Ball, a Saturday evening costume and dance party that featured R&B Diva CeCe Penniston, DJ Linda, DJ Anita Buffem of Haus of Mimosa, and DJ Mick Hale. Throughout […]