The Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park, in collaboration with the City, will hold its inaugural Asbury Park Alive event from 1 to 5 pm May 4 to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen community engagement, City officials announced Friday. The free town-wide open street event will close Springwood and Lake avenues to cars, thereby […]

The Asbury Park Mayor’s Wellness Committee will host a CPR Training session 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Council Chambers at 1 Municipal Plaza. Held in conjunction with the American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR program, the hour long course is designed for those who want to learn the life saving skill but […]

A couple lucky Bradley Elementary Elementary School students had a few special aides during their walk to school Thursday morning. First-grader Allison Martinez-Valle and preschooler Louis Velasquez-Moreno were the winners of this year’s walk to school day raffle.  A part of the Mayor’s Wellness Committee initiative, the event is organized in collaboration with the Asbury […]

For many people the dash into a bodega or corner store is done to purchase an item of immediate need or to pick up a snack to stave off a hunger pang. But this often not the case for those living near small shops. According to a 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment, over 62 percent […]

A Healthier Asbury Park EZ Ride and the Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park will host a free health screening and healthier snacks after school event from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Prime Convenience Store, located at 1221 Asbury Ave. The event launches the Healthy Corner Store initiative and will include a food tasting, […]

A healthier food campaign sprouting up in Asbury Park could lead to $25,000 in grant funding to help further develop community gardens on the west side. Through State Farm Neighborhood Assist program, Asbury Park is in the running for one of 40 awards, according to officials. The Meadowlink and Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park […]