Rodney Salomon and Mychal Mills [shown in feature photo] set out with one goal in mind – to help the area’s youth make better choices during times of stress. The Monmouth University graduates, who had separately embraced a holistic lifestyle, came together to form Konscious Youth Development and Service [KYDS]. They began a few years back with […]

Kula Urban Farm will expand this season, spreading along Springwood Avenue. The Turf, a farm without borders concept produced by manager Lisa Bagwell at right], will take root along with public interest in the project, according to a written statement. “The initial plan is to plant the garden and maintain [it] for the public to […]

Kula Café Relaunches Story Hour 12:30 p.m. Sunday with a special guest reader – that incomparable Cat in the Hat. Behind the adventurous Dr. Seuss character will be Esther Piekarski, director of the Alphabets Preschool Center on Grand Avenue. The no cost event features pancakes for kids and coffee for adults. Children also will choose books to take […]

A new arts nonprofit has landed on Bangs Avenue in Asbury Park. The New Art Syndicate is branded as a collective that uses art as a community collaboration. Located at 529 Bangs Ave, founders Carrie Ruddick and John Amelchenko have been a part of the city’s downtown art scene for years. The couple says they […]

A Charity Challenge was elevated Thursday morning when Interfaith Neighbors announced a one-day fundraising initiative in support of Kula Cafe, located at 1201 Springwood Ave. Executive Director Joe Marmora announced OceanFirst Foundation will sponsor the Bonus Challenge, running through 5 p.m. only. Kula Cafe opened its doors in April 2013. Since then, a host of […]

In just two months since opening it doors on Springwood Avenue [next door to Kula Café], The Oceans Family Success Center has organized a full calendar of events in support of the community. Made possible through Hunterdon Prevention Resources and the NJ Division of Family and Community Partnerships [FCP], the center offers family/parenting programs, youth […]

KYDS Mindful Meditation & Open Mic Konscious Youth Development & Services will host Super Moon Monday Meditation and Sound Healing, open to all ages, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Monday at Kula Café [1201 Springwood Ave]. On Saturday their One Soul Open Mic kicks off at 6:30 p.m. but join them 5:40 p.m. for a […]

Across the nation Friday morning, police officers took time off to meet with members of the of the communities they have pledged to serve and protect duties in order to share a cup of coffee. The Annual Coffee with a Cop event in Asbury Park was held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Interfaith […]

Jersey shore native Margo Pellegrino is on a mission to raise awareness of the ocean’s declining state of affairs one paddle stroke at a time. The mother of two is in the midst of a two-year clean water paddle campaign from the Big Apple to the Big Easy. To date she has paddled over 5,000 […]

Three days remain for summer job registration at Kula Café Looking for a part-time summer job and interested in working along Asbury Park’s waterfront, then iStar may have just the post for you. The waterfront redeveloper’s Summer Experience work development program launched a registration signup campaign Thursday for those interested in becoming a member of […]