Family and friends will come together 7 pm Aug 16 at the legendary Stone Pony to celebrate the life of city native Jimmy Bruno. Daughter Christie Bruno said while her father’s ongoing battle with Multiple Sclerosis has left him wheelchair-bound, the family strives to maintain his level of independence. “He fights every day,” she said. […]

One person and a cat sustained smoke inhalation during an early morning Monday fire, Asbury Park Fire Department [APFD] officials have announced. The APFD responded near 4:20 am Monday to an automatic fire alarm at Phillips Seaview Tower, a senior living community located at 206 First Ave. “Upon investigation it was discovered that there was […]

Asbury Park Police confirmed near 5:09 p.m. Monday that Memorial Drive is open to traffic. The roadway was closed near 11 a.m. due to a gas main break along the 1000 block, Fire Department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr and Deputy Chief David Kelso said. The incident occurred during JCP&L work along the roadway between Second […]

The Asbury Park Fire Department is accepting applications for residents wanting to join the 50 member paid force, Chief Kevin Keddy said. Applications are available online and will be accepted through August 31 for entry-level positions, Keddy said. According to career match site Sokanu, an average hourly wage in New Jersey for entry level firefighters […]

One person was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune following a near 5:20 p.m. Sunday motor vehicle accident at Seventh and Grand avenues, Asbury Park Fire Department Spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr. said. The fire department was called in to assist due to fluid spills from the vehicles and their EMS squad transported […]

The Monday afternoon blaze that claimed the life of a former Assistant City Manager inside his Park Avenue home has been ruled accidental, according to a news statement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. James Famularo, 52, former Asbury Park Assistant City Manager, former Board of Education member, and Asbury Park Housing Authority member, […]

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed city resident James Famularo died in Monday afternoon’s two alarm fire at his townhome on Park Avenue. Famularo’s wife Shonna was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for non life threatening injuries, Spokesman Christopher Swendemon said. Many know Famularo, 52, for his 20 years of community service. […]

The Asbury Park Fire and Police departments immediately responded to a multi-alarm fire that broke out near 3 p.m. Monday afternoon at a Park Avenue home and quickly spread to neighboring units.   According to a city official there is one fatality. At least one woman was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in […]

The Third Annual Asbury Park Day celebration returns Saturday with a mission to unite the city’s diverse population. Organized by a group of westside citizens and organizations, the annual event was created by a June 15, 2016 proclamation set forth by the City Council that marks the fourth Saturday in June as Asbury Park Day. […]

Three annual Memorial Day weekend events are returning in Asbury Park. The Triumphant Life Church sponsored Memorial Day weekend Carnival is back at Bradley Park, located at Fifth and Ocean avenues. Amusement rides, games, and fare will be offered 5 to 10 pm Friday, and 2 to 10 pm Saturday through Monday. The Memorial Day […]