In a news release issued Thursday morning, Interfaith Neighbors’ Kula Urban Farm announced it has developed a 60-hour paid, on the job training program for those interested in agriculture and farming. “There’s so much to learn about taking care of plants, the type of vegetables grown here, and the conditions for a particular plant to […]

A film challenge, Japanese anime, Arthur Schnitzler shorts and a screenings of the Kim Basinger/Mickey Rourke defining 9½ Weeks encompass the inaugural Asbury Park Erotic Film Festival, which kicks off on August 5 at The ShowRoom Cinema. The festival is the brainchild of Parlor Gallery’s Jenn Hampton and ShowRoom Cinema owners Nancy Sabino and Mike […]

Mayor John Moor and Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton announced Thursday afternoon funding has been approved for the Boston Way and Michaels Organization housing projects located in the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment zone, west of Memorial Drive. “This is great a day for Asbury Park,” Moor said in a telephone interview. “I am so happy. These are two […]

The Asbury Park City Council Wednesday approved boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette’s plans for the Fifth Avenue Pavilion, which includes rebuilding the long shuttered band shell. The Pavilion currently houses McLoone’s Supper Club and Asbury Grille in the historic Howard Johnson’s structure. The once public Arthur Pryor band shell will be rebuilt to include a raised […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. The 7 p.m. Regular Council meeting is preceded by a 5 p.m. closed executive session. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. City officials warn that air conditioning in council chambers is not working and […]

The Asbury Park Police Department continues to investigate an armed robbery near 10:18 a.m. Monday at the Country Farms convenience store located along the 1100 block of Main Street at Fourth Avenue. Police spokesman Patrolman Michael Casey said no one was injured but the suspect remains at large. “The actor presented a weapon to the […]

A showcases of national talent joins local independent artisans during Asbury Park Boardwalk’s summer series of flea markets and festivals by boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette. Kicking off on Friday and running through Sunday, the Seventh Annual Visionary Tattoo Festival returns to Convention Hall, located at 1300 Ocean Avenue. A who’s who of tattoo artistry, the […]

The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a public advisory warning travelers to steer clear of Grand Avenue between Sewall and Monroe avenues. A water main break will make getting through the area difficult and officials ask motorists to avoid the area. The estimated time of repair according to the 8:30 a.m. advisory is 4 […]

The popular Asbury Park Boardwalk summer eatery Hoagitos will celebrate opening its second location in Belmar Plaza Saturday. Known for its gourmet take of traditional sandwiches in mini form, Hoagitos has been in operation for three years at the end of Third Avenue boardwalk entrance. Owners Terence McGill, Mark and Emma Spagnuolo [and their new […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in council chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. A public participation session takes place near the end of the meeting, after comments from city officials. Items on the agenda include: Special event requests for an Optimum […]