Dahlia Montessori, a micro-learning center for children ages 2.5-6, is opening its doors this September at 535 Main Street in Allenhurst (right). Dahlia is unique in that it offers high-fidelity Montessori programming, community awareness and inclusion, Spanish-English bilingual immersion, parent education, and a strong commitment to equity. The school is co-taught and co-led by Renee […]

For the well-to-do vacationers from the cities of Gilded Age America, and the middle class day-trippers of the early Twentieth Century, Asbury Park had it all: celebrated beaches, spectacular pavilions, grand hotels, top-shelf entertainment, shopping and dining experiences for every taste; all illuminated by colorful amusements that would create lasting memories for visitors of all […]

The target date is July 1 to reopen the popular North Eats food truck court after the City Council approved an authorizing resolution on Wednesday night. “I’m excited to get it activated. It’s a great thing,” said John Muly, Senior Vice President for Development for boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette.  There will be four food trucks […]

The Save Asbury’s Waterfront (SAW) group has issued a statement regarding the compliance of a controversial boardwalk beach club — approved by the Planning Board earlier this month — with National Flood Insurance Program (NPIP) standards. SAW states that the “approval of the application in its current form might jeopardize the City’s participation in national […]

A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted an Asbury Park man on three counts connected to the stabbing of two victims earlier this year, according to a news release from Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Jadon Carter, 20, of Asbury Park, was indicted Wednesday on one count of first degree attempted murder, two counts […]

A new Cookman Avenue restaurant from Smith — called Homesick — is set to open its doors with a soft opening on Sunday, May 30 and a full opening on Thursday of next week (June 3).  Located at the former site of the Brickwall tavern, Homesick will focus on “really simple, beautiful food and drinks…the […]

The Stone Pony, an iconic Jersey shore music venue renowned for decades of live performances by music’s top rock legends, will celebrate its re- opening at the Asbury Park Boardwalk on Memorial Day weekend. A brand-new outdoor seated beer garden affectionately named “The Stone Pony South Side” will welcome guests starting at 5 p.m. on […]

The Asbury Park Equity Committee, charged with reviewing the Asbury Park Police Department’s policies and procedures on police enforcement and discrimination, is recommending the establishment of “some type of oversight committee or review board to establish transparency and accountability regarding issues of misconduct within the police force.” “The most consistent and frequent recommendation raised to […]

A new management team — the Denver-based Sage Hospitality Group — will operate waterfront redeveloper iStar’s two Asbury Park hotels and the Asbury Lanes, according to a news release issued by Sage and iStar. The Asbury hotel and the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel will join the Sage Independent Hotel Collection, a growing portfolio of more […]

The long-awaited R Bar on Main Street is ready for its opening. “Our grand opening is this Thursday May 6th!” said Kelly Victor in an email to the Sun. Victor and Lindsey Taylor are partners in R Bar and will operate it. “Reservations will be available on Open Table beginning on Wednesday the 5th,” Victor […]