Editor, Asbury Park Sun, The elected officials of Asbury Park have done it again! Just when the news about Asbury had been overwhelmingly  positive – the renovation of the former Salvation Army building;  the possibility of a new hotel/condo on the old C8 site; the restoration of the Zombie Walk by Johnny Mac; a wonderful, […]

House of Independents has announced a lineup as eclectic as the space itself. And to kick things off at the November 24 grand opening will be Fishbone – the trailblazing performers who fuse American Ska, Funk, Punk, Rock and the ‘Black Rock.’ “These iconic innovators will open Asbury Park’s House of Independents with a frantic, […]

The 2015 Asbury Angels Plaque dedication ceremony will be held 1 p.m. Saturday between First and Second avenues along the boardwalk, according the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. The dedication is a tribute to those who played a significant role in the music community, including but limited to musicians, tech support personnel, DJs, journalists, club […]

Zechariah Hubbard, 22, with a last known address in Bloomfield, has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of a controlled dangerous substance [not having a legal prescription], resisting arrest, hindering his own apprehension [having provided false information], and disorderly conduct by Allenhurst Police. Allenhurst Police Department spokesman Captain Michael Schneider said […]

Beer lovers – the date is set. The annual Asbury Park Beer Festival will take place at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall on the boardwalk January 30 and 31. Presented by 95.9 FM WRAT Radio and boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette, the event features crafts from across the world as well as ciders and retro beer brands. […]

Little Ferry Borough Administrator Michael Capabianco will be named City Manager during the Asbury Park City Council’s meeting on October 28, according to a source. Capabianco has signed a contract with the city and is expected to begin work Nov. 9, a source said. Capabianco is 38, according to public information site Intellius and Instant […]

The Asbury Park Historical Society invites the community to an open house reception at their new headquarters located in the Stephen Crane House on Fourth Avenue. The event, being held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 1, honors Crane’s birthday as well as the Society’s recent acquisition of the 137-year-old home, believed to be the […]

Asbury Park officials say the decision to eliminate the Director of Commerce position, currently held by 14-year veteran Tom Gilmour was solely based on a goal to streamline jobs and duties within city hall. “Nobody likes laying anyone off but the [City] Council is going in a different direction,” Mayor John Moor said. “We are […]

Realtor Paul Vail first moved to Asbury Park in 2002. While he began a local career working at area real estate agencies, by 2010 he’d opened the independent Vail Realty on Mattison Avenue. On Tuesday, Vail celebrated joining the national landscape – his 33 member agency has become a member of the California-based Berkshire Hathaway […]

One of Asbury Park’s most popular breakfast, brunch and lunch spots spread its wings north this week. Toast opened its Red Bank doors Monday to great community support, owner Amy Russo Harrigan [shown above] said. “It just took a short 13 months,” she said via a telephone interview Monday. “If you take away the build […]