Ocean Township Police Department has issued a snow alert. The slushy wet snow is causing hazardours road conditions, according to officials. “At this time we have been answering calls for wires down, motor vehicle crashes and cars that have run off roadways,” Det. Lt Timothy Torchia said in the news alert. The department is asking […]

Sprockets, a computer science coding program developed by Lakehouse and Cowerks founders is now being offered to student at Hope Academy Charter School. The success of a series of kids coding events held last winter led to the computer science curriculum aimed at growing kids’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math [STEM], organizers said. […]

Workforce development has to come to the forefront of the Asbury Park City Council’s agenda. On Thursday, the governing body announced its quest to find a consultant capable of growing the city’s potential for employment. The city’s unemployment rate is 5.70%, with a job growth rate of 0.39%, according to Sperling’s Best Places data. Future […]

In one of only ten U.S. appearance, the Russian feminist punk rock protest group Pussy Riot will appear at the House of Independents 8 p.m. Feb. 24. While most known for their You Tube posted guerrilla-style performance pieces, the women will headline a discussion moderated by John Cameron Mitchell, the creator and star of “Hedwig & […]

A Tuesday morning traffic stop led to the arrest and an Asbury Park man for drug possession and violation of a Final Restraining Order, Ocean Township Police Department spokesman Det. Lt. Timothy Torchia said. Joseph W. Jasmin, 32, was charged possession of a controlled dangerous substance [believed to be PCP] and the Final Restraining Order […]

Award-winning Lakehouse Music Academy’s end of semester live showcase was indeed the biggest live music performance the progressive music school has held, organizers said Wednesday. Over 300 students, ages 3 to 73, participated in the free weekend event, held 10 a.m. to midnight Jan 30 and 31 at the House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. […]

The Asbury is now online and taking reservations, waterfront master redeveloper iStar Financial announced today. Due to open May 26, the 110-room boutique hotel at the former Salvation Army Building is in the midst of redevelopment. The Asbury is a collaboration between design veteran Anda Andrei, formerly with Ian Schrager Company, and hotel innovator David Bowd of Salt Hotels. The […]

The Asbury Park School District is accepting candidacy petitions for the three vacant seats in the April 19 Board of Education [BOE] election, district spokesperson Chanta L. Jackson announced Tuesday. Three-year terms are up for Board President Nicolle Harris, and members Corey Lowell and Connie Breech. Potential candidates must file nominating petitions with the school […]

Parking rules adopted last month by the Asbury Park City Council will take effect in two weeks, according to a municipal news release. The rules affect residential, employee, and metered parking rates throughout the Central Business District Area of Cookman, Bangs, Lake, and Mattison avenues as well as along the waterfront. Parking permits are available […]

A Notice of Intention to recall Councilman Jesse Kendle from his four-year seat on the Asbury Park City Council has been filed with the municipal clerk’s office. In a Jan. 29 letter to recall petitioners Duane Small, Mabin Womble, and Brian Bass – who comprise the Committee to recall Kendle — the city determined the […]