A funny thing happened on the way to a planned event at Second Baptist Church on Atkins Avenue, being held in honor of Asbury Park Superintendent Lamont Repollet; he was tapped by Gov. Phil Murphy to become the state’s next Commissioner of Education. “The event was planned months ago,” said Daniel Harris [at right], a […]

Homecoming in Asbury Park will come with a posthumous honor for a past student athlete, World War II veteran, high school educator, and football coach. On Friday, the Asbury Park School District will officially dedicate its stadium to William “Butch” Bruno. The class of 1934 graduate is the only Blue Bishop athlete in school history […]

There were many accolades, trophies and varsity letters given Tuesday night to the members of Asbury Park High School sports teams. Behind the journey to winning state championships and having record breaking stats were the realities of perseverance by not only overcoming losses and injuries but of those also who balanced work and night classes […]

They may not have school school-aged children in the Asbury Park School District but on Friday morning some of the city’s most recognizable residents walked a few kids to school. They included Jan Sparrow, Words! bookstore owner, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton, and Mayor John Moor. The initiative is a part of the recently launched Mayor’s Wellness […]