Returning from the drawing board, local redeveloper Sackman Enterprises Wednesday presented proposals for three redevelopment projects in the city’s downtown that will require amendments to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. The project sneak peaks included the informally known Barry Slot Building [at right] located at 574 Cookman, the 711 Mattison Avenue site, and the […]

A group of Asbury Park women organized a daylong convention Saturday to help empower, educate and motivate women from across the Garden State at the iconic Paramount Theatre. The event featured music, comedy, recognitions, speeches and panel discussions with some of the state’s most celebrated leaders, as well as those just beginning to make their […]

City officials who are weighing implementing a smoking ban along Asbury Park beaches have run into a glitch. As first proposed during the Jan. 25 City Council meeting, the administration has recommended doing away with smoking on the beaches but allowing it along the boardwalk. But a no smoking near commercial establishments law, brought to […]

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, Senator Sandra Cunningham, Former Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, and Assemblywoman Joann Downey are among those on the political lineup at the inaugural Asbury Park Women’s Convention: A Day of Politics and Comedy, organizers announced Monday in a written statement. “I am absolutely humbled by the diverse turn out of exceptional […]

A group of city residents advocating for housing equity have formed the Asbury Park Affordable Housing Coalition. Comprised of Tracy Rogers, Derek Minno-Bloom, Felicia Simmons, Pam Lamberton, Kris Hlatky, Jennifer Lewinski, and Doug McQueen, the group is asking: What if our low- and middle-income community members – including teachers, firemen, restaurant workers and artists – […]

A group of Asbury Park High School students were honored Wednesday night by the City Council through the ceremonious adoption of a Human Trafficking Resolution they crafted. The 90 students were all a part of the district’s Dream Academy homestead social studies class or the general education world history class, all administered by Janice Kroposky […]

Constructing a new park with a focus on giving youth an opportunity to create art has landed on the discussion table in Asbury Park. City Officials are inviting the community to weigh in on the creation of an Art Park 6 p.m. Jan 30 at the Asbury Park Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Avenue. […]

In less than two days after announcing the inaugural Asbury Park Women’s Convention [APWC] would be held Feb 24 at The Asbury, organizers sold out. Coupled as an educational and entertaining forum, the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event has been moved to the historic Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. “We feel so […]

Among one of the first initiatives adopted by the recent update to the City’s Master Plan is a new Public Arts Commission. The long-term planning document calls for the growth of arts and culture as parts of its Economic Development initiatives. Heading the procurement and administration is Jenn Hampton, the 10 year co-owner and Director […]

With a new name and layout, Interfaith Neighbors’ owner occupied income property development along Springwood Avenue was unveiled Wednesday night at the Asbury Park City Council, which serves as the City’s redevelopment authority. The Turf Club, which sits in the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment zone, has been renamed Parkview AP. It will offer 20 new residential […]