A Monday afternoon car burglar was immediately arrest following an attempt to make off with a nail gun and sweatshirt, Asbury Park Police Department announced via a written statement. Jackie Small, 37, of Neptune was charged with burglary and theft, officials said. Police responded near 3:01 p.m. Monday to a burglary in progress call along […]

Ocean Township Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a male armed robbery suspect. Officials said they are attempting to locate Luis Davila, a 30 year old male whose last known address is in New York, but who they know has been staying in the Asbury Park/Neptune Township vicinity. He is currently wanted […]

For all those Asbury Park creatives out there who may be considering a remodel, whether in the home or garden, the City of Asbury Park is offering slate slabs at a gratis rate. “The slate is from sidewalks and curbing that were removed during the reconstruction of various streets in the City,” Department of Public […]

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced via Facebook that former Asbury Park Police Officer Keith German has been sentenced to a 10 year prison sentence, without eligibility for parole.  “This sentence sends a strong message that there will be zero tolerance for cops who commit crimes,” said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni. “It only takes […]

The City of Asbury Park and its Quality of Life Committee, in conjunction with the Recreation Department and Community Development, will be collecting winter clothing to help neighbors in need through Jan. 12. Everything from new and gently used coats, hats, scarves, sweaters, and gloves will be collected during business hours from 9 a.m to […]

The Annual Lighting of the Menorah returns 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Kennedy Park, located in on Cookman Avenue in downtown Asbury Park. The event is held  in celebration of Chanukah – the commemoration of the Jewish rebellion during the Maccabean War and the miracle of the burning lamp. The eight-branched menorah is lit from left […]

The City of Asbury Park has announced that its 2018 parking permits are now available. This year, there will be no rate increases and an online purchase option has been added, Transportation Manager Michael Manzella said. Many of the changes were based on public feedback. “The Parking Committee continuously evaluates input from residents and employees […]

The women’s respite and cancer support nonprofit based in Ocean Grove has released In the Kitchen with Mary’s Place by the Sea. Known for its holistic services and offerings that compliment a woman’s medical treatment, Mary’s Place by the Sea founders have developed a vegan menu that is based on fueling one’s body with the […]

APTV President & Wife Honored Heera Sidhu and his wife Josephine [shown if featured photo] were honored this week by the Asbury Park City Council for their volunteer service to the community. Sidhu, who served as APTV board president, helped transform the municipal access channel into a station offered an array of municipal news and […]

Five city women have come together to launch a women’s convention aimed at spotlighting issues that affect women across party lines. Entitled Asbury Park Women’s Convention: A Day of Politics and Comedy, the day long event will be held Feb 24 at The Asbury. “This is a pivotal time for women,” Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton said in […]