Four applicants have put in their bids for the Asbury Park City Council seat left vacant when Councilman Joe Woerner stepped down last month. In alphabetical order they are Democratic Chair Giuseppe Grillo, community leader Daniel Harris, former Board of Education member Corey Lowell, and restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach. Woerner, a 10 year city resident, stepped […]

Moving home ownership from a dream to reality is behind the 20-year collaboration between New Jersey Natural Gas [NJNG] and Interfaith Neighbors. What began in 1996, with a $25,000 donation to Interfaith Neighbors for an Asbury Park home restoration project, has grown to a total of 100 affordable homes provided through the utility company’s Home […]

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

Saturday’s New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault [NJCASA] 5k Walk in Asbury Park marks more than a milestone for the 35-year-old nonprofit. Coming off the heels of programs and developments realized during April’s Nation Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the event celebrates a new law to protect victims and provide a fundraising platform to continue the […]

Driving back to work Wednesday afternoon, Spring Lake resident Danny Swift immediately knew something was very wrong. “I saw one the gentlemen that works next door run out of the door and it caught my attention,” the 23 year-old said. “I saw the guy run toward the bridge, he tried to run around the lake.” […]

The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a coastal Flood Warning alert that remains in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday. Coastal flooding is expected with the high tide cycles, with ocean wave heights reaching 5 to 8 feet, according to the alert. Widespread flooding in expected Friday night when high tide is expected to occur […]

Three days remain for summer job registration at Kula Café Looking for a part-time summer job and interested in working along Asbury Park’s waterfront, then iStar may have just the post for you. The waterfront redeveloper’s Summer Experience work development program launched a registration signup campaign Thursday for those interested in becoming a member of […]

The iconic music venue The Saint is Feeling the Bern. The Main Street entertainment hall announced Thursday afternoon that it will hold another Feel the Bern Concert and Rally, kicking off 4:30 p.m. May 31. “Our first Rally & Concert on May 20 was such a huge success, we decided to do it again,” the […]

A 36-year-old Neptune man attempting to cross Route 66 in front of ongoing traffic tried to discard 20 bags of heroin as police officials approached, according to news release issued by Ocean Township Police Department spokesman Det. Lt. Timothy R Torchia. According to the written statement, Shawn Moore was observed near 7:57 p.m. Monday by […]

It’s a weekend celebration in recognition of man’s best friend. The City’s annual Pugapalooza kicks off Friday night and will run through Sunday, organizer Connie Breech said. Proceeds from the weekend extravaganza will benefit Curly Tail Pug Rescue Northeast branch, which supports volunteer efforts across the region, Breech said. The nonprofit rescue organization works to save […]