An Ocean Township man pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter and armed robbery in connection with the 2017 killing of Trupal Patel, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni has announced. Joseph Villani, 22, pleaded guilty on Friday to the first degree aggravated manslaughter charge, second degree conspiracy to commit armed robbery, first degree armed […]

The Center In Asbury Park has announced a need for volunteer chefs to prepare weekend meals for its residents. Located on Third Avenue in Asbury Park, the all-volunteer nonprofit has provided support services for those living with HIV/AID S and their caregivers since 1992. The weekend meals are needed for an average eight to 15 […]

Two local drives are kicking off the new year in Asbury Park. First up is the return of the Community Development and Recreation departments’ Winter Coat and Food Drive. Held in conjunction with the Quality of Life Committee, the public can donate new and gently worn winter wear for men women and children, as well […]

The Asbury Park City Council Tuesday reorganization not only featured the swearing-in of Mayor John Moor and Councilman Jesse Kendle, who won second terms in office during the November elections, it also included the unanimous vote for and swearing-in of Councilwoman Amy Quinn as Deputy Mayor. The 11 am meeting set the official 2019 calendar, […]

The creative mind behind Asbury Underground and his team join in honoring one of the state’s earliest punk settlers at the 20th Anniversary Concert for The Electric Ballroom, being held 6 pm Sunday at the House of Independents. WRAT 95.9’s Electric Ballroom is veteran musician [and sometimes actor] Keith Roth’s radio show, which first aired […]

The redevelopment of a long abandoned apartment building that sits a block away from the waterfront on Second Avenue has cleared its first hurdle in the construction application phase. Located at 215 First Avenue, the residential complex made its way through the Technical Review Committee and is set to be unveiled before the City Council […]

An arrest has been made in a fatal hit and run accident on early Friday evening in the area of 3rd Avenue and Langford Street, according to a news release from Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The suspect, Johnny Westbrook, 82, is an Asbury Park resident, according to the release. The victim, Daniel Rivera, […]

The Asbury Park Museum, the brainchild of longtime city creative Kay Harris, opened Saturday on the AP Boardwalk. Harris, a Neptune resident, is the owner of Asbury Galleria, also located on the AP Boardwalk. She thanked those in the community for their help and support. “This is really just a temporary exhibit, through mid-March,” she […]

Returning to the legendary Stone Pony, the Asbury Park Toy Drive delivered Christmas gifts numbering in the thousands to over 525 families Saturday morning. “It’s a really big help,” said Keiona Franks, who selected toys, clothing, and other gift items for  her four children – ages 2 to 10. “I come every year.” Families who […]

City resident Penny Dees has spent over 26 years commemorating her child’s life by walking the likely route the 12-year-old Quiana took before she was found bleeding from a gunshot wound to the head at 2:44 a.m. May 2, 1992. Today, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announced they have charged a 40 year old woman […]