A community unified in delivering a message that Love trumps Hate gathered for close to 3 hours at Springwood Avenue Park on Labor Day for a Stand Against Hate Rally. Two women – Nicolle Harris, a lifelong city resident, activist and minister, and Jess Alaimo, a comedian known for her organizing LGBTQ and other social […]

At 10 a.m. Monday a community unified against hate will rally at Springwood Avenue to send the message that Love Wins. “A lot of us have been working really hard at planning something that can bring the whole community together so that we can stand against the hate that is being amplified in the country […]

Revitalization of the city’s southwest neighborhood kicked up a notch Wednesday when Michaels Organization announced it has closed on its Renaissance Village housing project. “This is fantastic news, I’m happy as hell,” Mayor Moor said. “We desperately need these affordable units. This came right down to the eleventh hour with a couple of last minute […]

Summer’s end was celebrated Saturday during the City’s Back to School Block Party at Hammary Courts on Prospect Avenue. Asbury Park families were treated to a gathering featuring giveaways, an array of vendors, free massages, bouncies, food and fun, with municipal staff volunteering their time.  Below is a snapshot of the event: ————————————————————————————— Follow the […]

The city’s bike sharing program has launched. “Biking is good for the environment, it helps our residents connect to jobs and commercial districts, and it’s good for our health,” said Mayor John Moor. “We’re one of the first cities in New Jersey with a bike share program, and definitely the first along the Jersey Shore.” Moor  and […]

A Tuesday report revealing JAMS Performing Arts Center is based on an old submission, officials said. The online report by a New York newsletter showed images of a plan submitted years ago, which has since been pulled from consideration. The Interfaith Neighbors project was designed by Ocean Grove-based Shore Point Architecture but its founder Stephen […]

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Asbury Park Toy Drive Founder Connie Breech said a larger community responded to the needs of a mother of four who lost everything in last week’s house fire. Sherrice Lyles and her children were displaced after a charging hoverboard sparked and caused fire, smoke and water damage to her Prospect Avenue home. The Jersey Coast […]

A community is now rallying support for one its residents who devotes much of her time volunteering and fundraising on behalf the city’s youth. Sherrice Lyles is most known for her Wish Upon Prom campaign, which collects formal attire for children across the state whose families may not be able to afford the rights of […]

The Asbury Park Mayor’s Wellness Committee will launch its first public event on Aug. 21, Chair Michael Manzella said. Held in conjunction with the Community YMCA of Red Bank, a Yoga in the Park will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the Music Monday free concert series at Springwood Avenue Park, located […]