The Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) will be receiving the Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Carousel Awards on Friday, May 10 at Convention Hall. APMF has been an integral part of the community’s revival since it began in 2011 and has had a number of significant accomplishments over the […]

As the winter weather wanes so does the seasonal work of the Women’s Hospitality Network [WHN], a group of volunteers and churches who provide support and respite for those experiencing homelessness. Experiencing homelessness is the preferred appellation; replacing ‘the homeless,’ volunteer Derek Minno Bloom has explained. “One thing to note is that the reason the […]

Saturday in Springwood Park April 27 promises to be an afternoon of outstanding entertainment and community pride as 22 finalists in three age categories compete in the Asbury Park’s Got Talent Showcase. The public is invited to the competition which begins at 3 pm on the park stage. The new Interfaith Neighbors community initiative features […]

The Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park, in collaboration with the City, will hold its inaugural Asbury Park Alive event from 1 to 5 pm May 4 to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen community engagement, City officials announced Friday. The free town-wide open street event will close Springwood and Lake avenues to cars, thereby […]

Spring break will not include travel but a week filled with writing, rehearsals, recording, and performances for some local teens. On Monday, the Beats & Rhymes Boot Camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County and Lakehouse Recording Studios returns.  The intensive training program, which launched last summer as a pilot, returns as […]

Plans to make Asbury Park a more walk and bike friendly community advanced this month with the adoption of a master plan by the Asbury Park Planning Board and a proposal for adding e-scooters and e-bikes to the city’s existing bike share fleet. Transportation Director Michael Manzella said benefits include reducing traffic congestion and parking […]

Seven months before Sea.Hear.Now festival along Asbury Park’s waterfront unleashes a new lineup of entertainment, art, food and surf talents, organizers have announced general admission and VIP tickets are sold out. “We’re blown away by the support for Sea.Hear.Now – all General Admission and VIP Tickets are officially sold out, organizers said in a written […]

Continuing to grow partnership that will bring new programs to the Asbury Park waterfront, boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette has partnered with Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Ocean Township, officials announced Monday morning. Madison Marquette, which owns and operates the Asbury Park boardwalk and the Ocean Avenue located iconic Stone Pony and Wonder Bar, has a […]

Hoagitos owners Mark and Emma Spagnuola have announced their flagship Third Avenue pop up on the Asbury Park boardwalk will not open this summer. Known for their gourmet take of traditional sandwiches in mini form, Hoagitos opened a year-round location inside Belmar Plaza in 2016. “Hoagitos will not be opening its Asbury Park location for […]

Behind the hubbub that will surround Lil’ BUB’s appearance alongside a host of celebrities and VIPs during this weekend’s Catsbury Park Cat Convention is the dedication of a team who work year round to provide local feral felines a safe respite while awaiting forever homes. The famous Lil BUB, known for her headline breaking interview […]