The Asbury Park Brewery Tasting room opened 4 p.m. Friday. On the menu are an XPA, Stout, and Ale via flights and pints, or growlers in kits and fills. The brainchild of a group of musicians who say their beers are sessionable and traditional, using only premium ingredients and local vibes, the Asbury Park Brewery […]

Across from the recently developed Springwood Avenue Park, a group of city and state environmental officials gathered alongside US Congressman Frank Pallone [D-NJ] to speak to the importance of assessing and cleaning up Brownfields sites across the state. The site, located at Sylvan Avenue between Adams Street and Springwood Avenue, will be among those in […]

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade fundraising season kicks off this month with a beach barbecue at Anchor’s Bend, 1300 Ocean Avenue. Proceeds from the 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, BBQ with an Irish twist, will go toward the St. Patrick’s Day Fund, Committee President and parade founder Garrett Giberson said. “People don’t […]

The Asbury Park Dream Academy Early College program students formerly entered their dual college program today. The new initiative, a collaboration with Brookdale Community College, allows students to earn an associate degree by the time they graduate from high school. The Asbury Park School district’s inaugural class of 15 are currently participating in a four-week […]

Deal Police Chief Ronen Neuman announced Thursday afternoon that the over 25 member police force has placed third in the International Association of Chiefs of Police [IACP] National Law Enforcement Challenge [NLEC]. The NLEC is a traffic safety recognition that honors agencies for their roadway safety programs, specifically for the traffic safety issues of impaired driving, […]

Asbury Agile organizers announced Thursday afternoon that they will offer discounts through Friday for the 2016 conference to be held on Oct. 7 at The Asbury. Coordinated as an informal forum for web, mobile, tech and startup professionals and students, the annual event has rotated its location throughout Asbury Park since it 2011 inception. “Each […]

The ancient practice of acupuncture has landed in Asbury Park’s Health and Wellness corner along Bond Avenue and Bangs Street, where Tao and Daley yoga studios, Bond and Bangs apothecary and Dr. Pat Connolly’s Chiropractic reside. Red Bank’s Catellini Care mother/daughter duo Lesley and Erica Castellini have opened Asbury Acupuncture at 418 Bond St, a […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, task force coordinator Chief Michael W. Palmer of the Brielle Police Department said. The checkpoint will be run from 11 p.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Saturday along Route 71 [Main Street] in […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, In 2010, Governor Chris Christie signed into law the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority Act therefore, evolving into the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority [FMERA]. As stated in their annual report, FMERA is to “provide investment continuity and economic growth to the communities impacted by the federal government’s decision to close Fort Monmouth”. […]

Community related news, announcements and events: National Night Out events are being held Tuesday evening in Asbury Park, Deal, Ocean Township and Neptune. The free event was created as a way for law enforcement and their support agencies to unite with the public, local business, youth and other local organizations in order to heighten a […]