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Long Branch man is victim in weekend shooting in Asbury

He gives no information on shooting location or possible suspects

By Jill Bartlett
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A 20-year-old man from Long Branch suffered non-life threatening injuries during a shooting in Asbury Park Sunday night. Asbury Park police received multiple anonymous calls around 10:30 p.m. reporting four to five shots fired near Third Avenue and Jeffries Street, Captain Anthony Salerno said. Police responded but found “no evidence, no witnesses and nothing could […]

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Jun 18, 2013
Asbury Park

Interfaith Neighbors hosts Wednesday job fair

iStar seeks 30-50 employees for 'summer experience' positions

By Jill Bartlett
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Interfaith Neighbors will host a job fair Wednesday morning at the Kula Café at the Springwood Center [above] from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The fair is for local residents interested in applying for a crew member position with waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial’s summer experience team, according to an email from Tiffany Miller, a spokesperson […]

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Jun 18, 2013
Asbury Park

First group of Vive town homes sells out

Second half of units will be released for sale by end of July

By Jill Bartlett
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Waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial has sold the first group of 14 town homes it offered for sale at the Vive complex at the corner of Asbury Avenue and Kingsley Street,  according to Tiffany Miller, a spokesperson for iStar Financial. There are 28 units total, and the second group of 14 will be offered for sale […]

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Jun 17, 2013
Asbury Park

‘Brain Gain’ program combats learning loss over summer

Problem is proportional to family's socioeconomic status

By Jill Bartlett
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Don’t let the soft eyes and bright smile fool you — when it comes to issues of social justice and giving back, Lynette Barnes, 24, means business. Barnes [right] was recently hired as one of the teachers in the “Brain Gain” summer pilot program at the Asbury unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County. […]

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Jun 14, 2013
Asbury Park

Boys & Girls Club to host community day block party

Event is 'free and family friendly'

By Jill Bartlett
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The Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County and Triumphant Life Church will be co-sponsoring a community day block party this Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. outside of the club at 1201 Monroe Avenue in Asbury Park. The event is free of charge and family friendly. Those in attendance can expect “food, fun, friends, […]

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Jun 13, 2013
Asbury Park

Fresh produce, locals only

Three Asbury farmers' markets ready to kick off another season

By Jill Bartlett
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Spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner, indicating the season for  local farm markets is upon us. Within the next week, local farmers and artisans will start packing their wares and taking them out to the surrounding community markets, bringing local food sources that much closer to home. Asbury Park […]

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Jun 13, 2013
Asbury Park

Ad agency forced to vacate space on Cookman

First floor office ban trips up Marshall Jackson firm

By Jill Bartlett
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With the city’s ban on office space on the ground floor of Cookman Avenue, a local advertising agency was told on Friday to remove their signage and vacate the premises at 716 Cookman Avenue. Marshall, Jackson & Partners advertising agency had shared the space with Image Tech Photo Studio and Kiss My Art, an art […]

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Jun 12, 2013
Asbury Park

‘Blues & Brews’ festival kicks off Saturday in Asbury Park

Event raises funds for Jazz and Blues Foundation

By Jill Bartlett
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The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues summer series of music festivals kicks off Saturday at its first event in Bradley Park across from Convention Hall. The series takes place over the course of the next three Saturdays, beginning in Asbury Park and then travelling to Point Pleasant on July 20 and Long Branch on Aug. […]

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Jun 07, 2013
Asbury Park Schools

Community members offer insight to superintendent search

Search committee seeks 'Someone who has experience turning around school districts'

By Jill Bartlett
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A group of Asbury Park residents discussed the major strengths and weaknesses of the Asbury Park school system last night during a community forum intended to gauge what the community is looking for in a superintendent. Kathy Winecoff, a field service representative for the New Jersey School Boards Association, facilitated the meeting. Winecoff will also […]

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Jun 07, 2013
Asbury Park Schools

Asbury students gear up for inaugural fashion show

'Paris in the spring' selected as theme

By Jill Bartlett
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Students of the first fashion merchandising class at Asbury Park High School will hold their inaugural fashion show Friday. The exhibit will feature work from students enrolled in the fashion merchandising class at the high school. The show starts at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of the high school. The theme of the show is […]

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