The Asbury City Council’s approval Wednesday of two electric car charging stations will launch its car share program, the first of its kind by a community along the Jersey Shore. The award went to Jersey City based Greenspot JC, at no cost to the municipality. The agreement outlines a 5 percent profit share to the […]

The Asbury Park City Council approved a smoking ban on city beaches by a 3 to 2 vote during its Wednesday night Regular meeting. Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Councilman Jesse Kendle cast the no votes.  The new regulation will prohibit smoking or littering of tobacco products on all public beaches. Those products, according to […]

Ahead of the 2018 summer season, Asbury Park boardwalk redeveloper, Madison Marquette has announced a new addition to the local team and that all of its container pop up tenants will return.  Project Director George Ladyman announced the hire of Jennifer Star, who will take on the role of senior leasing representative. “As a Monmouth […]

The Asbury Park Mayor and City Council are expected to vote on an agreement that will designate Interfaith Neighbors as the redeveloper for the 1276 Washington Ave. The agreement includes the parcel of land, located between Ridge and Prospect avenues, being sold to the local nonprofit for $7,500.00. Plans are to construct a 3,000 square […]

From trading stocks to teaching yoga, city resident Cassondra Hadel’s journey has led her to a profession she never envisioned; that of a fashion designer. “I never thought I would be a fashion designer,” the 5-year-long city resident said. “I never thought when I was young – this is what I’m going to do when […]

The date has been set – this year’s Asbury Park Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23, organizers have announced. The event, with its focus on enhancing the quality of life for all, is aimed at uniting the entire community through food, music, art and education is held at area […]

All 150 applicants of The Salt School, currently underway on Saturday mornings at the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County’s Asbury Park location on Monroe Avenue, have been receiving hospitality industry tutorials from a few of the nation’s top professionals. The free hospitality training program launched in 2016 in preparation for the opening of […]

A township resident was arrested for attempted murder in connection with a stabbing to the neck case reported Saturday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Donnicka Smith, 32, was also charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and child endangerment. Police officials said they […]

A worker attempting to put out a fire on the second floor of a Monmouth Drive home was safely rescued by the police and fire officials, according to a news statement from the Deal Police Department. The fire call came in at approximately 2:45 p.m., officials said. Upon arrival, witnesses reported someone was still inside […]

The Mayor’s Rodeo For Recreation photos are in, thanks to photographer Victor Bubadias.  The Thursday night event was held to support summer camp scholarships for Asbury Park youth.  Here’s a gallery snapshot of the night’s celebration – double click on image for full scale:  ——————————————————————————————————————- Follow the Asbury Park Sun on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Asbury Park Sun […]