A fire this afternoon displaced 11 residents of the Asbury Gardens housing complex, formerly known as the Vita Gardens, at 120 Monmouth Ave. The electrical fire took place in Unit Two, according to Garrett Giberson, communications officer for the Asbury Park Fire Department. Three units sustained fire damage due to the fire, and 12 units […]

Two brothers with years of experience in the bar and restaurant business have taken over management of Asbury Lanes, the bowling alley and live music venue on Fourth Avenue. The new management team is headed by Chris and Bob Fahey, who own Edgar’s Pub in Manasquan. Bob Fahey is also a partner in a Manhattan […]

The New York Times published an article today reporting that while many places on the Jersey Shore suffered devastation from Hurricane Sandy, others — such as Asbury Park, which the Times highlighted — largely escaped the destruction. “When you first revisit the Jersey Shore, the damage is shocking,” wrote Times reporter Helene Stapinski. “But amid […]

A record store selling vintage clothing, jewelry and collectable LPs is moving a few doors up the street on Cookman Avenue. Hold Fast records — owned by husband-and-wife team Joe Koukos [above] and Meghan Scott — will reopen on Saturday morning at 611 Cookman Ave. next to the Twisted Tree natural foods cafe. “It’s more […]

From Dec. 2 to 9, 2012, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: DEC. 2 · A 22-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with domestic violence and possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS]. DEC. 5 · A 25-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with simple assault. DEC. […]

The borough’s tree lighting celebration drew criticism at this week’s borough council meeting when some said it was not inclusive of all holiday celebrations. Board of Education President Meredith Fox-Wong said she was uncomfortable that the ceremony didn’t include a menorah, the candelabra used during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. “I think it’s a disservice […]

Asbury Park’s Paramount Theatre has been selected as a simulcasting venue for the 12.12.12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Tickets are free and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Stone Pony box office, which will be open on Monday from noon to 5 pm. No […]

Interlaken’s recreation committee is in danger of cutting down on its events in 2013 due to a lack of volunteers, despite a successful slate of events in 2012. Committee liaison to the borough council Thomas Morley told the borough council of the committee’s issues at Interlaken’s borough council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5. “We had […]

From Nov. 28 to Dec. 3, 2012, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: NOV. 28 A 20-year-old male from Colts Neck was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. NOV. 29 A 19-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and possession of CDS in the 600 […]

Synaxis restaurant, which served Greek cuisine from its location on Cookman Avenue, has closed and its owners are seeking a new spot outside of Asbury Park. “It’s time for us to look for another location,” said Savas Tsivicos, who owned the restaurant with his wife Maria. “Definitely not in the city. We are looking somewhere […]