Beachgoers could face the effects left behind from winter storms Joaquin and Jonas this Memorial Day weekend, according to the State of the Shore report administered by the NJ Sea Grant Consortium. While the beaches and water quality along the Jersey Shore received the all clear, according to Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin, […]

The long-awaited new hotel at the former Salvation Army building called The Asbury opens today in anticipation of Memorial Day weekend. The hotel, owned by waterfront redeveloper iStar, features 110 rooms, roof-top lounges, pool area and a beer garden with food trucks. There is also an indoor-outdoor event space. Room rates range from $125 to […]

A newly released study ranks Asbury Park as one of easiest places to sell a home in the state. The Jersey Shore city ranked 8 in the compiled list, based also on risk, stability and affordability, according to a news release from Smart Asset. The New York based company uses software and data to provide […]

Eileen Chapman was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Asbury Park City Council Wednesday night. The vote by the council to appoint her was 4-0. “I’m deeply touched and honored in the trust and confidence shown to me by the Mayor and Council,” Chapman said. “I look forward to working with them and […]

At the end of the near two hour-long special Tuesday night meeting to address noise and music violations, increased by the popularity and growth of the downtown’s entertainment venues, Planning Board member Garrett Giberson Jr played a quick snippet of Starship’s “We built this city on rock and roll,” via cell phone. The meeting was […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda include: • Executive session discussions pertaining […]

Former Asbury Park Director of Economic Development Thomas Gilmour has been named Trenton Downtown Association’s [TDA] new Executive Director. The TDA is a nonprofit created by city ordinance to manage Trenton’s Downtown Business Improvement District. The TDA promotes commerce, economic renewal and tourism in the district. “After an extensive search process, the Board is pleased […]

Fallen police officers from across the state were honored and remembered Tuesday at the 32nd Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial Service held at the historic Great Auditorium. Organized by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, it is the oldest statewide memorial for fallen officers in the nation, according to a news […]

The Asbury Park City Council is expected to announce an appointment for the vacant City Council seat during its Wednesday night Regular Meeting. The seat became vacant April 30 after Joe Woerner stepped down in order to focus on his family and the health of his son Michael. The governing body has until month’s end […]

Asbury Park School District Fashion and Art high school students will host their annual Summer Awakening Fashion Show 7 p.m. Thursday at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel. Pairing their own creations with the latest trends provided by Lord & Taylor department store, the event is a behind the scenes experience for students interested in the fashion […]