Asbury Park Deputy Chief Dave Kelso

Asbury Park

Asbury Park’s Newest Police Officer Makes History

Local Resident Herline Valcin Realizes Dream And Becomes First Female Haitian Native Sworn Into Duty

By Michelle Gladden


Herline Valcin, 29, realized a 15-year-long dream Thursday when she was sworn into duty; becoming Asbury Park’s first female Haitian native to serve on its 91-member police force. The 1.4 square mile community is known for its sizeable Haitian population. “I just wanted to give back to my community and to try to make a […]

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Mar 17, 2018
Asbury Park

The Sun’s St Patrick’s Day Parade Retrospective

Thousands Gather In Asbury Park For Fifth Annual Irish Pride Celebration

By Michelle Gladden


The weather cooperated, lending to a record breaking number of attendees during Sunday’s Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Set against a landscape of bustling redevelopment along the waterfront and downtown, the parade drew a record number of participants and onlookers. “Its gets bigger every year and the weather really helped out,” event founder Garrett […]

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Mar 12, 2018