The city council is scheduled to meet tonight in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by a workshop session at 6 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Among the items on the agenda for the regular meeting is a resolution to approve a […]

An Asbury Park man allegedly swinging a machete at a woman on Saturday afternoon was arrested for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault and terroristic threats, according to Detective Lt. David DeSane. Officers responded to a report of a disorderly female at 1239 Washington Avenue at 3:00 p.m., when they encountered […]

A new playground is being built on Asbury Park’s Second Avenue beach to replace one that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Two separate units meant for different age groups will make up the entire playground area, which “is similar to what was there previously,” according to city engineer Joe Cunha. One structure is meant for […]

Drivers, be forewarned. The next pedestrian you pass in a crosswalk in Allenhurst could be an undercover policeman — and failure to stop could cost you. The Allenhurst Police Department has set up a “pedestrian decoy” program designed to target motorists who do not give pedestrians the right of way at designated crosswalks. They have […]

The whole exterior promenade at Convention Hall was closed today in response to a concrete slab that fell from the ceiling on Sunday, according to Madison Marquette senior vice president Anselm Fusco. The closing of the outdoor areas now includes the Beach Bar on the south side of the building. The Anchor’s Bend bar on the […]

The 3rd Annual Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce pedal boat challenge takes place today on Wesley Lake. For the two previous years, the team organized by the chamber raced against members of the Asbury Park City Council. This year, the chamber team will take on a new set of foes — members of the Asbury […]

Parts of the outdoor walkway around Convention Hall remain closed after a twelve foot by six foot slab of concrete fell on Sunday from the ceiling near the northeast corner of the building, according to Fire Chief Kevin Keddy. The concrete that came loose was four inches thick, Keddy said. “That fell down on the […]

Gannett has eliminated an unspecified number of jobs in its newspaper division, and the Asbury Park Press appears to be among the hardest hit, according to an Associated Press report. A spokesman for the Virginia-based company declined to say where the cuts are taking place, but the report cites the independent Gannett Blog that estimates […]

An innovative system of property tax assessment intended to prevent major spikes in individual homeowner’s taxes when properties are revalued is headed to Asbury Park and all other Monmouth County municipalities. “It costs the city $265,000 every five to seven years for revaluation on the current plan,” said Asbury Park tax assessor Eric Aguilar [above] […]

A new high-end clothing and consignment store recently opened its doors in Asbury Park. “Fly Standards” sells “urban street wear, surf wear and skate wear” according to co-owner Chris Valdes. The store’s name comes from an urban reference that defines something being cool as “fly.” “It’s a lifestyle boutique,” Valdes said. Valdes, 25, from Marlboro, […]