Art supply and lifestyle store Rebearth on Bangs Avenue will close its doors on January 15. “It’s not a sad day, it’s just a different day,” said Damian Hiller, who co-owns the store with Tim Scramowicz. “Thank you Asbury Park.” The two also have a studio upstairs in the building, from where they will continue […]

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 […]

A high-profile Main Street building across from City Hall will be home to a new market offering prepared foods, baked goods and fresh flowers. Dean LaSasso is the owner of the business, which will be called “Dino’s on Main.” A February opening is planned, he said. LaSasso has signed a lease for the location, and […]

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 […]

To help businesses recover from Hurricane Sandy, the city has formulated a loan program for small local companies using a combination of urban enterprise zone [UEZ] funds and aid from NJ Community Capital [NJCC]. NJ Community Capital is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community financial development institution that provides loans to small businesses, schools and homeowners. NJCC […]

While many shoppers have already hit the racks for Black Friday, Asbury Park’s businesses are getting ready for Small Business Saturday tomorrow. Small Business Saturday was popularized by American Express as an alternative to shopping in the big-box chain stores to which most people flock on Black Friday. American Express offers its cardholders a $25 […]

When Asbury Park city manager announced several weeks ago that downtown parking would be free in three-hour increments until Jan. 1, many residents wondered how the new parking rules would be enforced. At last night’s council meeting, the governing body discussed enforcement and  voted to approve a resolution memorializing the temporary parking rules. City officials […]

An 11-story building located in downtown Asbury Park is set to be refurbished after the planning board approved the owners’ proposal Monday night. Known as the Gas Building, the art deco structure at the corner of Bangs Avenue and Emory Street dates back to the 1920s, said Jim Watt, a co-owner and the architect of […]

Downtown Cajun bar and restaurant Trinity and the Pope is closing for good due to financial issues on Nov. 1 after more than two years of business. “It’s been an ongoing struggle financially,” said owner Marilyn Schlossbach, who operates Langosta Lounge, Pop’s Garage and the Asbury Park Yacht Club on the boardwalk, as well as […]

For the first time in 30 years, downtown Asbury Park is set for its own three-screen movie theatre with a marquee, which was installed earlier today. The ShowRoom is set to move from 707 Cookman Ave. to a larger space across the street in early November, said Mike Sodano, who co-owns the theatre with his […]