Artist and collaborators behind the popular Wooden Walls Mural Project along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have come together to offer the beach inspired art experience in a new way. Entitled The Wooden Walls Towel Project, this new offering is a celebration of the murals, artists and the beach itself,” organizers said in a written statement. […]

The Annual Asbury Park Oysterfest returns Sept 8 to 10 with a new location, lineup, and offerings. The three day culinary fest is the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce signature fundraising event, bringing together music and an array of vendors at summer’s end. Executive Director Sylvia Silvia-Cioffi [at right] said there are number of initiatives […]

Sprudge, Portland’s publication on all things coffee, spotlighted Asbury Park’s own High Voltage Seafront Cafe in a feature by Jenn Hall released Thursday. In the feature, co owner Sonia Jozajtis shares how her Polish background inspired the expanded offerings at the Asbury Park Boardwalk pop up turned permanent venue, now located in the First Avenue […]

Just in time for the unofficial summer launch, Asbury Park has launched a new mobile meter parking payment app. Developed by Passport, patrons can now pay for their parking, keep track of remaining time, and extend parking session remotely, city officials announced Friday afternoon. The new Passport App is a custom application designed to provide […]

City residents Sonia Jo and Jason Thomson have drawn national attention once again. The couple’s Wanderland Popup in New York’s Catskills is among the 10 luxury camping destinations featured in a May 11 National Geographic article: Don’t Call It Glamping: 10 Amazing Luxury Camping Adventures WANDERLAND POPUP IN THE CATSKILLS, NEW YORK In spring of […]

What would you do for a one-on-one collaboration with Quincy Mumford or Deal Casino’s Joe Parella? For 13-year-old Juels Acevedo of Eatontown, it was simply a matter of wanting to learn how to play the guitar. Drawn to the 1950s sound, Juels wanted to emulate the musical style. His parents bought him a guitar for […]

Tell us what you think about Asbury Park. That is the introduction to an ongoing community wide survey being conducted as part of the municipality’s Master Plan reexamination. But artist Conrad Neblett [at right] of Sunset Avenue, in addressing the governing body at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, voiced concerns that not all members of […]

AP Moto Club landed on Lake Avenue just over 6 months ago but owners Anthony Chick, Sam Bey, and Dave Sincox are quickly solidifying a place within the community. The moto culture and lifestyle club not only sponsors a pro surfer, skateboarder, motocross rider, and tattoo artist, but their attention is squarely on Asbury Park’s […]

The popular east coast party Ascension will be moving to Asbury Park this summer, organizers announced Tuesday. The weekend music and dance festival known to attract thousands from across the globe launched in 2006 on Fire Island, where it continued until 2014. In the past two years, Ascension was held in Mykonos, founder Eric von […]

The bi coastal Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival will return to Asbury Park this June, organizers announced Monday. Tickets and registration is now open for participation in the 19th anniversary showcase being held at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. Headlining are The Specials and NOFX, who will be joined by punk pioneers Buzzcocks, Charles […]