This week, the Asbury Park City Council approved the introduction of a $375,000 bond ordinance that will address improvements to its waterfront located wastewater treatment plant.   The improvements will include the installation of a carbon odor control filtration system, any needed environmental testing and remediation work, as well as any associated improvements to the City’s […]

Saturday’s expected snow storm would cause most to hunker down. This is not the case for surf pros participating in Sunday’s Cold War surf competition in Asbury Park.  A hand- picked group of surfers from up and down the East Coast have signed on to compete in the second annual winter surfing contest, organizer Tim […]

A business venture that grew from a daughter’s love of pinball has become one of the Jersey Shore’s most popular destinations. And now Rob Ilvento, founder of the Silverball Museum and Arcade on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, will be honored for his continual support and work as a parent-advocate for autism awareness by The Arc […]

Artist and collaborators behind the popular Wooden Walls Mural Project along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have come together to offer the beach inspired art experience in a new way. Entitled The Wooden Walls Towel Project, this new offering is a celebration of the murals, artists and the beach itself,” organizers said in a written statement. […]

Grammy Nominated Producer Jack Petruzzelli [aka Jack Snax] will debut his studio album Lake Songs Wednesday at Langosta Lounge. A member of The Patti Smith Group, Petruzzelli is known for his Grammy nominated work with Joan Osborne on Bring it on Home [Best Blues Album of 2012]. The two are teaming up again, recording an upcoming […]

Along with free wi-fi along the Asbury Park boardwalk and beaches, Madison Marquette has announced the installment of surf and boardwalk cams. The live boardwalk feeds have been installed from the North Beach to the entire length of the boardwalk to the South Beach area. “This allows visitors to be better prepared by viewing beach crowds, […]

Bruce Springsteen joined Little Steven and his Disciples of Soul at the historic Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk for a second night as part of the Asbury Music and Film Festival. Below find the video footage courtesy of Asbury Park Boardwalk:   —————————————————- Follow the Asbury Park Sun on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Asbury Park Sun […]

As TEDxNavesink readies for its move to Asbury Park on May 20, a search for new talent will be held locally. Entertainers, comics, artists, and idea speakers interested in being a part of the 30 TED Talks and entertainment lineup can audition Jan 20 during an Open Mic Night at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park boardwalk, founder […]

The Memorial Day weekend along Asbury Park’s boardwalk features a roster of old favorites and some new offering. The popular North Eats food truck park kicked off the 2016 summer season Friday morning. Returning to the park are Johnny’s Pork Roll [at right], Runa Peruvian and Igloo Ice Cream. New this year are Garden State […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a public workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on […]