Ahead of this weekend’s Jersey Devil Festival, taking place in Asbury Park, the Asbury Park City Council recognized Paranormal Books & Curiosities Kathy Kelly for producing event. In reading from a proclamation, Deputy Mayor Quinn said they encourage residents and visitors to learn more about the historic folklore reported by the indigenous Lenape Indian tribe […]

As spring sets in, the Mayor’s Wellness Committee has planned a number of health focussed events for Asbury Park residents. The brainchild of Mayor John Moor, the ad hoc committee works to bring a healthier lifestyle and choices to city residents in the advancement of active living and to improve the overall health within the […]

Des and the Swagmatics will headline the April 19 return of the Mayor’s Rodeo For Recreation, being held at the Stone Pony. First held in 2016, the event is the brainchild of Mayor John Moor, who has said he decided to opt out of the traditional Mayor’s Ball for a less casual evening in supports […]

In a single year AP Greenery is beginning to outgrow its Bangs Avenue storefront. Owner Zachary Drew Delacruz was joined by a few friends, neighboring venues and City officials for a one year anniversary celebration and official ribbon cutting. The champagne toast event included fare from neighboring business and friend Sweet Dani B couture cookie […]

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 […]

In honor of International Women’s Day we spotlight the women behind the 19th Annual Asbury Park Black History Month celebration held at The Asbury. “Every year, this event could not happen without Leesha and Cassandra,” Mayor Moor said in opening the Feb 15 event. Leesha Floyd and Cassandra Dickerson [at right] are two long running […]

In a city where redevelopment and new development has been moving at warp speed, officials have opted to pay homage to what came before. The Asbury Park City Council Wednesday approved naming its unnamed alleys [paper streets] after the memorable places that no longer exist. “Asbury Park has a rich history,”  Mayor John Moor [at […]

The proposed waterfront redevelopment plan amendments put forth by the governing body cleared the Planning Board Monday. The City Council, acting as the municipality’s redevelopment authority, sent the proposal to the autonomous board to ensure changes fell in line with the master plan, a comprehensive outline of the city’s long-range land use vision moving forward. […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2018 Carousel Award honorees. The decades-old event acknowledges those in the community who have gone above and beyond in support of commerce, community and humanity, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi said. Being held on May 11, this year’s boardwalk themed event will pay homage to many well-known […]

An alliance of 20 environmental groups, businesses, local officials and individuals came together Wednesday morning to fight offshore drilling. Held under a the barrage of rain outside of Langosta Lounge on the Asbury Park boardwalk, the event aimed to rally all New Jersey residents to attend the only public meeting being held in the state on […]