Deal PD Accreditation Representatives from the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission completed an on-site assessment of the Deal Police Department [shown in feature photo] this week. The assessors examined all aspects of the Norwood Avenue police department, including the agency’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Deal Police Department now awaits a final decision […]

In a city where redevelopment and new development has been moving at warp speed, officials have opted to pay homage to what came before. The Asbury Park City Council Wednesday approved naming its unnamed alleys [paper streets] after the memorable places that no longer exist. “Asbury Park has a rich history,”  Mayor John Moor [at […]

The Asbury Park City Council approved moving forward with the establishment of an electric car share program Wednesday. Transportation Manager Michael Manzella has said the vehicles would be available to rent for an hour or up to a day. And like the bicycle share program, the city would be the first to offer the service […]

The 2018 summer season will come with no increases to the city’s beach fees. The City Council approved a 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday operational schedule that runs from June 16 to Sept. 3, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekend and holiday operational schedule that will launch on May. 27. The […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club networking event returns this month with a focus on creating safe work environments, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi. Being held 9 a.m. March 14 at Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, located at 527 Lake Ave, the featured guest speakers include NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault Executive Director Patricia Teffenhart […]

Food trucks, a public art gallery and new vendors are all a part of an immediate plan to revamp the municipal-owned Transportation Center, located at the corner of Main Street and Springwood Avenue. In a presentation to the City Council Wednesday, Planning and Redevelopment Director Michele Alonso said the plan was launched in part because […]

The proposed waterfront redevelopment plan amendments put forth by the governing body cleared the Planning Board Monday. The City Council, acting as the municipality’s redevelopment authority, sent the proposal to the autonomous board to ensure changes fell in line with the master plan, a comprehensive outline of the city’s long-range land use vision moving forward. […]

The Asbury Park West Side Community Center [WSCC] has lost its 2016 tax appeal case against the city. The 75-year-old embattled organization, once a hub for community activities, challenged the municipal tax assessment by maintaining it fell under the purview of a tax exemption status. But State Tax Judge Mala Sundar said in a Feb. […]

Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Schulman announced Tuesday that Councilwoman Eileen Chapman will receive the 2018 President’s Choice Award during the May 11 Carousel Awards. The decades-old event acknowledges those in the community who have gone above and beyond in support of commerce, community and humanity, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi said. “Having the […]

A group of Asbury Park women organized a daylong convention Saturday to help empower, educate and motivate women from across the Garden State at the iconic Paramount Theatre. The event featured music, comedy, recognitions, speeches and panel discussions with some of the state’s most celebrated leaders, as well as those just beginning to make their […]