The Asbury Park Democrats saw a dramatic change in leadership as four-term Municipal Chair Giuseppe “Joe” Grillo (above) stepped aside and Angela Ahbez-Anderson was unanimously elected Chair of the Asbury Park Democratic Committee. Pedro Trivella was elected Vice Chair.  “The Asbury Park Democrats are a voice for our city’s values of progressive civic and political […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, There’s an important election happening on November 5 – Asbury Park Board of Education. I’m supporting incumbents Connie Breech, Dominic Latorraca, and Barbara Lesinski because they have the experience, knowledge and integrity to move our schools in the right direction. When I was first elected, our schools were a mess. We […]

With the 2019 and 2020 elections already in high gear, the Asbury Park Democratic Committee is bringing back its town hall-style forums and meet-ups to inform, educate and inspire city residents and voters, organizers announced Tuesday. “The Asbury Park Democrats have always stood as a voice for our city’s progressive values of equality, inclusion and […]

Voting changes enacted by law in August by Gov Phil Murphy has prompted the Asbury Park Democratic Committee to release a vote-by-mail procedural how to ahead of the Nov. 6 elections. The new law involves allowing a voter to request a mail-in ballot for one election or for all elections every year until the he/she […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, I will be voting no on municipal ballot question #3 to abolish Asbury Park’s short-term rental ordinance, which protects us from investors coming in and converting our housing stock into short-term Airbnb-style rentals. The problems with such investor-owned Airbnb housing are obvious: First, it takes existing year-round rentals off the market, […]

The Asbury Park School District’s Board of Education incumbents will be running unopposed in the Nov 6 election, a first in many years. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Geoffrey Hastings confirmed that current Board President Angela Ahbez Anderson, Vice President Sheila Etienne and Kenneth Saunders Jr were the only petitions received by the July 30 deadline. Ahbez-Anderson […]

Church and state came together Sunday during the annual reflection and celebration of the life of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, held at St Stephens AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue. Held for over 15 years, the event recognizes city residents and leaders who contribute significantly to civil rights, education, social justice, peace and […]

Gov-elect Phil Murphy will nominate Asbury Park Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lamont Repollet to be his Commissioner of Education. As key administrative focus, Murphy said he wants to ensure every child has access to the very best education. “The very notion of a stronger and fairer economy rests on a foundation of strong public schools […]

The Asbury Park Recreation Commission has joined forces with the School District to sponsor a free mentoring program for female students. Entitled I Believe in Me, the mentoring program aims to empower girls ages 10 to 18 to become ‘leaders in action’ by addressing social and emotional needs, said program creator Angela Ahbez-Anderson. “By age […]

A community unified in delivering a message that Love trumps Hate gathered for close to 3 hours at Springwood Avenue Park on Labor Day for a Stand Against Hate Rally. Two women – Nicolle Harris, a lifelong city resident, activist and minister, and Jess Alaimo, a comedian known for her organizing LGBTQ and other social […]