Dean Nelson has announced that he has sold his four natural foods stores that include locations in Ocean Township and Shrewsbury.  “After nearly 26 years, Loretta and I have decided to step away from Dean’s,” said Nelson (above) in a Facebook post today announcing the sale. “Dean’s will be acquired by family operators of organic […]

The Third Annual Jersey Shore Ride for Food Justice is back on Sept. 11, with a rain date of Sept. 18.  All funds raised will be used to support Food Justice programs administered through Trinity church in Asbury Park, including Saturday Soup, the Food Pantry and the Women’s Hospitality Network.  Click here for more information […]

ShowRoom Cinemas location in Asbury Park will once again have images flickering on its screens, according to a new release issued by former owner Michael Sodano. New owner Daria Parr has purchased the property from long-time owners Sodano and Nancy Sabino and intends to continue the much-loved independent cinema under the ShowRoom Cinemas brand, the […]

The Asbury Lanes Diner celebrates its reopening on Sunday (August 1) with a reimagined menu from Executive Chef Michael Dunston that streeses local, sustainable and organic ingredients whenever possible.  Hours will be 8 am to midnight, Thursday through Sunday. Dunston also oversses the culinary programming at Asbury Ocean Club and The Asbury hotel. The Asbury […]

Mercy Center will be welcoming the Members of the 11th Legislative District and Councilpersons of the City of Asbury Park at a ceremony declaring July 14th as “Mercy Center Day” and to recognize the extraordinary work of Sister Carol Ann Henry (above left) and Sister Mary Louise Miller (right). Mercy Center staff will be joined by State Senator […]

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 […]