The national conversation about marijuana legalization hit close to home this week after the word got out that the City would welcome a weed dispensary. On Thursday, CBS News Reporter Jessica Moore interviewed Mayor John Moor [at right] for their evening broadcast. “Asbury Park has no problem with it being sold in Asbury Park but […]

Congressman Frank Pallone [D-6] will host a Teach-In on the GOP Tax Plan at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Asbury Park. “Last month, the Republican majority in Congress passed a tax plan that I believe will be detrimental to millions of New Jersey families,” Pallone said in a written social media announcement. “The proposal would cut […]

Mark W. Holmes Sr, the former Executive Director of the Asbury Park Housing Authority has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $90,000 from the organization between 2008 and 2011, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written news statement. Holmes, 56, is a resident of Lawrence Township and former mayor and councilman there. […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, I feel the need to respond to [the YOUNG NEW JERSEYANS CAN SAY “NO” TO CHRIS SMITH] Letter to the Editor posted on Jan 8, as I feel it misleads your readership to promote an alternate agenda . The letter strongly implies that residents of Asbury Park, particularly the youth, will […]

The Asbury Park Little League is starting the year with a new goal. Their objective is to raise enough money to offer free registration to any child who wants to play the nation’s favored sport. “We are going to give it a try and hopefully things will work out one way or another,” longtime League President […]

A 42-year-old West Long Branch man was rushed to Monmouth Medical Center Monday after swallowing crack cocaine and heroin in attempt to avoid arrest, Ocean Township Police Department announced via a written news statement. Wilbert F Ellis was arrested and charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, possession of crack […]

The Annual Salute to Greatness Tribute, honoring the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Stephen AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue. Held for over 15 years, the event recognizes Asbury Park community members and leaders who contribute significantly to civil rights, education, social […]

Home chefs and budding entrepreneurs with the goal of producing that craft bottled beer, hot sauce, or family recipe for breads, pies, or cookies, Interfaith Neighbors Business Development Center wants to help move that goal from concept to fruition. “Creating a successful food business is more than just having a good idea or recipe,” BDC […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Chris Smith has been the representative for New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District for 37 years. That means the people I live with, hang out with, and the majority of people on my social media do not actually know what it’s like to live without Chris Smith as [a] representative. We’ve just […]

Among one of the first initiatives adopted by the recent update to the City’s Master Plan is a new Public Arts Commission. The long-term planning document calls for the growth of arts and culture as parts of its Economic Development initiatives. Heading the procurement and administration is Jenn Hampton, the 10 year co-owner and Director […]