Editor, Asbury Park Sun, What a joy it is to live in an Asbury Park where businesses understand that a public commitment to justice does not negatively harm their businesses. Justice making enhances the integrity of the owners, staff, and customers. And, it is “good business.” We who are old [I am 83] cannot help but […]

The Asbury Park City Council will meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. A 4 p.m. Executive Session precedes the 6 p.m. Workshop. The Regular Session meeting begins at 7 p.m, with public participation taking place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda include: • […]

Enrollment has opened for a new pre-K through 9 charter school set to open its doors in the Asbury Park area this fall. College Achieve Public Schools (College Achieve), a tuition-free public school network aims to produce students who will go on to graduate from top colleges and universities across the nation. Their curriculum curriculum […]

In the midst of Light of Day Winterfest events occurring throughout Asbury Park this weekend, the Stone Pony lineup will include Smokin’ Jackets, a group that has become one the Jersey Shore’s most popular cover bands. What began as a college group some 25 years ago by Glassboro College [now Rowan University] students Jim Barber […]

After just two weeks in his new post as the City’s Transportation Manager, Michael Manzella shared his vision and goals via a written news release. “I’m focused on the safety of residents, and in accommodating visitors to the City and its businesses,” Manzella [at right] said. “I’m interested in facilitating a positive business and economic […]

Back in the summer of 2002 our pet dog was shot in front of my wife, my daughter, my tenant and her daughter by an Asbury Park police officer. This experience was so painful that my wife Emily passed out. In an attempt to get justice we filed suit against the city. While the city attempted […]

The Second Life Bikes and Cowerks collaborative venture at 21 Main Street will be dubbed Junction Hall. Set to open later this month, the redesigned historic 9,000 square-foot commercial space built in 1900, will serve as a hub, bridging the gap between the city’s east and west sides, Cowerks founder Bret Morgan said. Located across […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, November 8th, a very important election will take place!  The Asbury Together Team has worked diligently to deliver positive results. Development is up east and west. 1101 Ocean scheduled to begin construction with plans for interns, apprentices, local contractor certification assistance and scholarships. $20M coming to revitalize Springwood Avenue corridor with […]

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Sunday’s concert was reschedule 10 p.m. Saturday, organizers said. A new block of tickets is now open for sale. World renowned performer, photographer and serial entrepreneur Murray Hidary returns to Asbury Park for a one-night only performance 10 p.m. Saturday at the Sixth Avenue Beach. The composer/pianist brings his Mind Travel […]

The Asbury Together ticket released its official platform Thursday morning, announcing a campaign kick-off event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Art 629 Gallery, located at 629 Cookman Avenue. In a detailed announcement, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman go on the record, saying they “believe Asbury […]