Beth McEntee and her family live next door to a two-family home they own and rent. The top floor of that home is rented on an annual basis but McEntee said she rents the ground floor via Airbnb throughout the year. “It really helps us recoup and pay our mortgage,” she said. “We are very […]

DNC Chairman Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison’s visit to Asbury Park was made possible by the Monmouth County Democratic Organization. Their words were that of unity, resistance, and rallying for the common good in support of the everyday man and woman. “When we are united, our unity is our greatest strength and it’s […]

It isn’t often that one can hold the undivided attention of a busy hotel manager for more than an hour in the midst of a work day. But on Monday afternoon a group of high school students and early 20-somethings did just that as Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel General Manager Michael J Taylor led them through […]

Beyond the personal preference of whether to Uber or taxi, there are concerns by the local cab drivers that their livelihoods are being affected by poachers. The issue was brought to light Wednesday by resident Felicia Simmons [in feature photo] during the public portion of the Asbury Park City Council Regular Meeting. “The taxi drivers […]

Tell us what you think about Asbury Park. That is the introduction to an ongoing community wide survey being conducted as part of the municipality’s Master Plan reexamination. But artist Conrad Neblett [at right] of Sunset Avenue, in addressing the governing body at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, voiced concerns that not all members of […]

Despite initial positive feedback with regard to an alternate design for a 60-unit residential complex Sackman Enterprises proposes at 545 Lake Avenue [at right], the Planning Board Monday night voted 7-2 against supporting a plan amendment needed to move alternate design forward. The project aims to transform the existing 59-stall parking lot between the Asbury […]

Hundreds packed the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park boardwalk Tuesday night for the Asbury Park School District’s Third Annual Black History Month Extravaganza. Held in tribute to former President Barack Obama, the celebration was emceed by School Resource Officer Tyron McAllister [shown in feature photo], who heads the Gang Resistance Education and Training program, […]

A trial period to find new parking pay stations launched this week when municipal officials installed meters provided by two vendors, Parkeon and IPS Group, city officials announced Wednesday afternoon in a news release. The trial period, being used to evaluate the performance of the two meters, is expected to run through June 29. “Our […]

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr [D-6th District] led a contingent of Washington DC based Internet Association members on a Small Business Crawl through Asbury Park’s downtown Wednesday morning. Aimed at showcasing the depth and breadth internet job possibilities within the city, top executives from Google, Facebook, Yelp, Spotify, Etsy, Airbnb, Expedia and Paypal got a […]

A meeting last week between city officials and the New York Consulate General’s office of the Republic of Haiti may result in a weekly satellite at town hall, according to a Friday news release. Led by Consul General Peter Helder Bernard, the meeting was attended by Acting Chief of Police Anthony Salerno, members of the […]