With the addition of a new director of education, Broadway talent to increase students’ exposure to professional talent, and a partnership with Kula Cafe to offer teen open mic music sessions at the restaurant, Lakehouse Music Academy continues to grow. The progressive music school recently welcomed Robert Lamont [shown above] as director of education. Robert is […]

An Asbury Park teen was allegedly caught in an attempt to sell stolen property with an Ocean Township man at a GameStop in the township, according to a news release from Ocean Township police. Authorities responded to a call alerting them to a disturbance at the GameStop store located on Rt. 66 in the township […]

New Jersey alternative rock band Garden State Line is proud to call the Stone Pony its new home and join a list of predecessors who’ve started at Stone Pony, including Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and Jon Bon Jovi, according to a venue news release. From knocking the Smithereens’ socks off to sharing the stage with […]

Potential prom queens from around the area ventured to Asbury Park Thursday to find the dress of their dreams at the Charity Kings-sponsored “Wish Upon a Prom” event. The event invites young ladies to choose complimentary formal wear and accessories for the prom. The charity group amassed a collection of over 600 dresses and several […]

Members of the city’s Environment and Shade Tree Commission [ESTC] tore out old bushes in front of the Asbury Park Post Office Wednesday in preparation of the 75 new, red Knockout Rose Bushes they will plant in the coming weeks. City resident Daniel Weiss donated the money for improvements, according to Tom Pivinski, ETSC chair. […]

When Asbury Park resident Judi Hull returned to her home at 403 Sewall Avenue Wednesday, she found the 30-foot Elm tree that used to be in front of her home had been removed. She immediately logged onto a social media website restricted to Asbury Park residents and city officials for answers. The removal of the tree […]

Come Memorial Day weekend, Dino’s market on Main Street will offer outside table service to customers in an Italian Bistro setting. The city recently granted approval to co-owners Dino LaSasso and Steven Cancellieri [shown above, respectively] for an outside seating area along Main Street, LaSasso said. LaSasso and Cancellieri brought on Raymond Tutela, 51, former […]

The Asbury Park High School Drama Club’s production of “Always a Bridesmaid” has been nominated for two Basie Awards, according to a district news release. The students’ production received nods in two categories, best set design and outstanding lead actress in a drama. Quinn Katherine Stone is named as the potential recipient of the set […]

Visitors to Asbury Park who don’t travel in by train will soon find it easier to navigate the city as the Chamber of Commerce adds additional way-finding signage in the downtown business district and along the waterfront. The chamber got the city’s OK to place the same map signage that give guidance to passengers who […]

Councilman John B. Moor and Councilwoman Amy Quinn have announced their intent to run for re-election to the Asbury Park City Council. They will seek to add candidates to form a slate, “Asbury Together,” as the election draws closer. In a prepared release, the incumbents cited urging from fellow citizens for them to continue their […]