A year and a half into is tenure, School Superintendent Lamont Repollet says student are responding to the initiatives and programs aimed at pivoting students onto a road to success. Prior to his arrival here, Asbury Park School District employed five superintendents in 7 years. With his 5-year contract, Repollet said he hopes to change […]

Watermark owner Russell Lewis has launched a campaign that builds on a trend that has already taken hold across the nation. The popular farm to table movement embraced by many homes and restaurants is coming to Lewis’ oceanfront venue known for its premium cocktails and tapas offerings. On Thursday night, Lewis unveiled his farm to bar […]

Don Cheadle said there was little chance he’d get to see much of Asbury Park. “I’m getting on a plane first thing the morning,” he said during a Friday night interview just before the Asbury Park Music in Film Festival 7 p.m. screening of “Miles Ahead,” the film he wrote, directed and transforms into the […]

In a Friday afternoon post to his fans, Bruce Springsteen explains why the HB2 law passage prompted his decision. Referred to as “the bathroom law” the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act mandates restroom usage for the LGBT community. Springsteen said he sees the move as an act of prejudice and bigotry. “To my mind, […]

A weekend filled with a varied selection of music and film kicks off Friday and with it comes The Asbury Park Music in Film Festival’s behind the scenes snapshots of the industry that produces the very art being celebrated. While the offerings include Friday night’s Q&A with “Miles Ahead” actor/director Don Cheadle following the screening, […]

The next phase of assisting residents with the expungement process kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Stephens AMEZ Church on Springwood Ave. Expungement asks courts and/or law enforcement agencies to modify, seal, or eliminate criminal records. Once complete, a criminal record cannot be viewed by the public and recipients do not have to […]

Help Not Handcuffs founder Randy Thompson is asking the questions: “With needles on our streets and beaches, three times the national overdose death rate and first responders running in every direction to reverse overdoses, why aren’t we considering these proven models of harm reduction strategies?” Help Not Handcuffs’ mission is to eliminate failed drug criminalization […]

The Upright Citizens Brigade touring company returns Thursday night to Asbury Park’s House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. Founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, UCB’s touring company is comprised of burgeoning comedic talent from its Los Angeles and New York training programs. The program is based on Del Close’s Chicago-based […]

Convention Hall on Asbury Park’s boardwalk will host The New Jersey Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Ceremony Thursday. The events begin with the 5:30 p.m. Red Carpet procession, immediately followed by 6 p.m. reception, and 7 p.m. Induction Ceremony in the Paramount Theatre, organizers said. Madison Marquette officials will close the Grand Arcade to the public […]

On the cusp of a weekend that’s sure to offer an eclectic array of musical performances and shows, Lake Avenue based Russo Music is hosting a free guitar restring and recycling event. Starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, guitarists can bring their acoustic and electric instruments into the Lake Avenue shop. The over 50-year-old music shop […]