Waterfront redeveloper iStar Residential will kick off the summer season with attendance at the city’s grand reopening ceremony 3 p.m. Friday at Asbury McLoone’s Grill, located at 1200 Ocean Avenue. The city-sponsored, ribbon cutting event officially opens the beaches and boardwalk for the 2015 summer season. iStar officials say The Crew [shown above] will be […]

As Fabienne Cetoute set out to find her first formal dress, she perused aisles filled with over 600 prom dresses. Wanting the right dress, with just the right fit, for her first formal, the 13-year-old quickly opted for a sleeveless turquoise mini dress with a side train. The trouble came when her focus shifted to […]

The City is readying for the return of the Skate & Surf Festival Saturday and Sunday at Bradley Park and Ocean Avenue. Over 40 bands will perform on four stages, including headliner Dropkick Murphys [photo at right courtesy of event organizers]  and The Gaslight Anthem [photo below], respectively on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Organized by […]

The city’s bond rating has received a downgrade from Moody’s Investment Services, as a result of the risk of a state aid cut to municipalities — particularly the type of aid received by cities such as Asbury Park. Investors who buy bonds — basically, who are providing their money for a loan — look to […]

After a few design renditions, boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette’s First Avenue Pavilion Art Wall project obtained its final approval Monday night from the Planning Board. The art wall is located on the Ocean Avenue front of the building that houses Stella Marina, Cubacan, Watermark, and Just Another Day’s Ice Cream Shop. Madison Marquette’s Director of […]

With summer nearing the corner, the municipality is putting out a call to those interested in seasonal employment, the summer day camp program, and crossing guard posts. Available summer jobs include lifeguard, gate attendant, cashier, and maintenance positions, according to a post on the city’s website. Applications are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

The serving of a warrant resulted in handgun , drug possession and intent to distribute drug charges for a family of three. Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Patrolman Michael Casey said the city’s Street Crimes Unit responded Wednesday to a Third Avenue home to serve an aggravated assault warrant against 36-year-old Ronnell Williams. While placing […]

If you are suddenly seeing pink in Asbury Park this Saturday let it trigger one thought – the importance of yearly mammograms. The city will adhorn itself in pink for Meridian Health’s annual Paint the Town Pink campaign. [Above, a 2013 photo of Asbury Park Fire Department participating in awareness campaign]. The spring event focuses […]

The City Council has put forth a municipal budget that results in a $166 increase to the average home owner. The 1.28 municipal tax rate will remain the same as last year, Chief Municiapl Financial Officer Ricky Gartz said. “The average homeowner will see an increase of approximately $166 due to the average assessed value […]

Junior Entrepreneur Training [JET] members are readying for their first business venture at Saturday’s Made in Monmouth Expo at Monmouth University. The group’s 17 middle school-aged students, who were divided into two groups, will sell their handmade chocolate covered treats and fashion forward tees during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. annual vendor event. And while […]