Salt School, the hospitality training program developed in Asbury Park by hotelier David Bowd was awarded one of the industry’s top honors Tuesday. Bowd, a co-owner and operator of iStar’s flagship hotel The Asbury, and operator of Asbury Lanes and Asbury Ocean Club, operates three other northeastern hotels – Salt House Inn, Eben House and […]

To the Editor: I wanted to ask if you were interested in volunteering for a few hours for Code Blue this winter at Trinity Church. Essentially, when a Code Blue is called, Trinity Church is designated by Monmouth County to be an available warming center. The church opens its gym doors to ensure community members […]

Former Asbury Park Councilman Jim Keady has withdrawn as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 4th Congressional District to run against Republican incumbent Christopher Smith. Prompting his withdrawal was an email he sent to nine women active in the Democratic Party last month. Keady accused four of them of participating in rumor-mongering about […]

It was a huge turnout of 725 people at the Asbury Lanes on Sunday for the “Greetings from AUS-Bury Park” benefit to raise money for those impacted by the Australian wildfires. The amount raised of just under $51,000 was beyond organizers’ expectations. The money will be donated to the Australian Red Cross. “We are truly […]

Ocean Township residents should be on the alert for scammers seeking bogus sewer bill payments via a fake payment reminder, according to a statement issued by the Township of Ocean Police Department. On Friday, a township resident reported that they received an email requesting payment for their sewer bill with an attached link, according to […]

Members of the Asbury Park Board of Education are holding a town hall-style meeting Thursday night, Jan. 9, to discuss New Jersey Senate Bill S-2 — what is it and how will it affect Asbury Park residents and schools, according to Board of Education member Giuseppe “Joe” Grillo (above).  The meeting will take place at […]

A concert to benefit the Save Asbury’s Waterfront (SAW) group in its campaign for “A Beach and Boardwalk for All” will feature a tribute show of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s classics at the House of Independents in Asbury Park on Thursday, January 23 at 7pm, according to a news release from SAW. The event’s […]

Asbury Park gets an Aussie moment for a good cause this Sunday afternoon, January 12, with the “Greetings from AUSbury Park” benefit at Asbury Lanes to benefit those impacted by the devastating Australian Wildfires.  Doors open at 3 pm for an “Australian Afternoon” with Australian food, games, drinks and trivia. Cost is $20 at the […]

City Transportation Manager Michael Manzella has an additional responsibility to add to his portfolio — Deputy City Manager. Manzella was named to the post at Monday’s annual city council reorganization meeting, according to Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn. (Shown with Manzella at right.) Manzella, 33, will continue on as Transportation Manager. He’ll receive a $10,000 stipend […]

A fresh start is on tap at the Deal Lake Bar + Co where owners Greg Bartz, Andrea Pappas and Phil Villapiano (shown left to right) plan a May opening now that the Village of Loch Arbour has granted preliminary site plan approval for their reconstruction. The building — a restaurant and bar for decades […]