The former Charms building on the corner of Heck and Monroe avenues just off Cookman is a sore subject for a lot of people. A victim of the wrecking ball back in 2010, the Charms building was a beautiful architectural example of Asbury Park’s illustrious past. Brian Watkins, who moved to Asbury 5 years ago […]

It’s a Jersey Shore tradition to inscribe memorials for the deceased on the sides of boardwalk benches. This weekend, that tradition is taking on its own Asbury flavor with the Boardwalk of Fame. A ceremony marking the new project will take place on the boardwalk this Sunday, Sept. 23. The program is intended to honor […]

From Sept. 5 to 17, the Allenhurst Police Department reported the following incidents: SEPT. 5 • After stopping a 19-year-old Long Branch man for speeding, the investigating officer smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. The subject refused to allow a search of his vehicle, and a narcotics K9 was called to the scene. While the […]

From Sept. 11 to 17, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: SEPT. 11 • A 23-year-old female from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe and drug paraphernalia at the intersection of Deal Lake Drive and Kingsley Street. • A 33-year-old male from Asbury Park […]

Two boardwalk businesses — Siculiana’s Pizza and  Sully’s Beach House, Bagels and Ice Cream — have closed their doors. The boardwalk leases run from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, and it was agreed that the two businesses would not continue after the summer season, said Carrie Turner, director of retail for boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette. […]

A new café is on its way to the west side — and it’s not just any eatery. Kula Café will function as a training ground for the city’s youth and a healthy eating hub in the Springwood Center [above]. The restaurant will train area young adults who want to work in the restaurant industry, […]

From Sept. 3 to 10, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: SEPT. 3 • A 24-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in the 200 block of First Avenue. SEPT. 5 • A 34-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with assault […]

Beach fee revenue for Asbury Park exceeded $1 million for the first time ever this season, according to beach utility manager Garrett Giberson, Sr. Giberson said that the city is about $2,000 over the $1 million mark, not including this weekend which will be added to the final tally. Last year, beach fee revenue was […]

Chris Spiegel is no stranger to Friday Foto. His landscape shots of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove have been prominently featured on the Sun. Here Spiegel captures this breathtaking shot of a full moon rising over the Ocean Grove Pier earlier this summer. To see more of Spiegel’s work, visit www.blurrevision.com. If you have a […]

The landmark Berkeley-Carteret Hotel is up for sale with an asking price of approximately $40 million, according to the Coaster newspaper. The paper reports in its Sept. 6 edition that investors Joseph and Jacob Chetrit, who bought the hotel in 2007 for $16 million, are offering it for sale through the Carlton Group, based in […]