The Ocean Township Police Department announced it has launched a Holiday Traffic Safety Initiative, department spokesman Det. Lt. Kevin Faller said. “The goal of this initiative will be to target vehicle operations where the operator’s actions are aggressive, distracted, or impaired,” Faller said in a written news release. “With the hustle and bustle of the […]

DEC 1 Burglary suspect James J. Florio II, 39, a township resident, turned himself into police headquarters Tuesday after a Monday wanted person alert was distributed via Nixle emergency alert. Florio was charged with one count of burglary in connection to a Nov. 19 incident at a home on The Fellsway, Ocean Township Police Department […]

Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten joins the city’s holiday pop-up offerings this weekend. The Festhalle Weihnachtsmarkt will run from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20, weather permitting. Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas Market is a European holiday tradition originating from German Austria, Italy and France, organizers say. These quaint open […]

The International Help-Portrait movement comes to Asbury Park Saturday. Created in 2009, Help-Portrait works to spotlight those in need through portraits organized by photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists, and other volunteers on the first Saturday in December. This year, Help Portrait Asbury Park will be hosted from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by Salt Studios […]

No injuries were reported during a Thursday morning wall collapse at 711 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said. The incident occurred near 11:42 a.m. when city officials were called to the scene. The former dental office’s front wall collapsed onto the sidewalk during the demolition process, Keddy said. The scene was cleared […]

The Premier Theatre Company brings back its classic holiday tale – Scrooge: The Musical – to the Paramount Theatre this month. Performances begin 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday and run through 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13. This year’s production features a full orchestra, with book and lyrics by Leslie […]

Have you been naughty or nice? Chances are the naughty are well aware of Krampus – the Santa Claus antithesis of German and Austrian yuletide folklore. And, as Dec. 5 is known as Krampusnacht – when Krampus seeks out the naughty – so it will be celebrated here in Asbury Park. Hosted by Paranormal Books […]

Asbury Park boardwalk eatery Langosta Lounge will host a Holiday Beer Tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday to benefit the Foodbank and Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Patrons will sample four Ohio-based Rivertowne Brewery selections as well as a beer cocktail while sampling a selection of four tapas offerings. Tickets are $25 per person, with $5 from each […]

A Long Branch man was arrested Tuesday for the 2006 murder of 21-year-old city resident Jakeema Kelly, found along a sidewalk on Dewitt Avenue, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. Joey Johnson, 35, taken into custody at his place of employment in Freehold by Prosecutor’s Office detectives and Asbury Park Police, with assistance […]

It’s an unlikely partnership, one that stemmed from an idea and grew into a partnership between the Veterans of Foreign Wars Harold Daley Post 133 and the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. The result – new office space for the Chamber and a Community Conference Room and meeting space, unveiled Tuesday during a grand opening […]