Over 1,100 Halloweeners turned out for the City’s Trunk or Treat event held Tuesday in the Municipal Parking Lot. Organized by the Asbury Park Recreation Commission, the event was held as a fun, safe and easy option for parents, said Councilman Jesse Kendle, who heads the Recreation Commission.  Below find a gallery snapshot of the […]

The Asbury Park Recreation Commission has announced the launch of its First Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration. Last year, the community Halloween event [shown in photos] took place inside City Council Chambers. This year, the event moves outside as a fun, safe and easy option for parents, said Councilman Jesse Kendle, who heads the […]

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 […]

The initial call to Asbury Park Police Department regarding the Thursday afternoon vandalism of a vehicle was reported as a large fight involving juveniles, Asbury Park Police spokesman Michael Casey said. “Upon police arrival, no fight was observed and juveniles were dispersing from the area,” Casey said. What followed was the report from a resident […]

Public talks about bringing a skate park to the city’s West Side will begin at this week’s council meeting, scheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m. The proposal is in its beginning stages, city manager Terence Reidy said. Chris “Puddin” Aylward will attend the meeting on Wednesday and, with city officials, explain the plan during […]