The Asbury Park Public Library is seeking input from the community by way of a 10 question survey, according to a social media post from Board of Trustees member Kerri Martin. The questionnaire asks the public to weigh in on various aspects of services and programs, as well as how the library can contribute to […]

The 9,000 square foot Junction Hall celebrates the merging of business and community from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Located at the corner of Main Street and Springwood Ave, the venture is a collaboration between two established business owners – Second Life Bikes and Cowerks. The merger came together when building owners Robert and April […]

With a goal to build a community for an under served population while attracting a high tech skilled population at the city’s southern gateway, Junction Hall came into fruition this past year. Behind the scenes, the collaboration between Second Life Bikes’ owner Kerri Martin and Cowerks owners Bret Morgan, Danny Croak and Gregory Edgerton was […]

During Saturday’s snowfall few gave thought to riding a bicycle, but at Second Life Bikes it was all students of Barack Obama Elementary School had on their mind. “It’s not working,” fifth-grader Joey Nichols said as he tried to inflate the back tire of a tricycle destined for 2-year-old Cayla Rhine [below left], who had […]

Two Asbury Park business staples have come together to purchase a permanent home in the city’s Main Street Redevelopment zone. Second Life Bikes founder Kerri Martin has partnered with Cowerks’ Danny Croak and Bret Morgan  [shown below, respectively] to purchase the building together at 21 Main Street that Second Life Bikes currently leases. “It’s exciting […]

If you know a child that has been hoping for a bike this holiday season there’s a chance you’ll be able to make their dream come true. Second Life Bikes has spent a month amassing an inventory of bicycles with 20’’ wheels and smaller, appropriate for children under age 10. From 11 a.m. to 4 […]

Second Life Bikes on Main Street has launched a crowdfunding campaign toward the purchase of the Asbury Park building in which it currently operates. The non-profit organization, which offers a bike-earning program for children as well as affordable bike sales and repairs, seeks to raise a minimum of $75,000 through the crowdfunding effort. That will […]