By DON STINE The Covid-19 pandemic has eased the parking crunch in Ocean Grove this year, according to a recent survey. But what happens when the pandemic ends? Parking shortages in Ocean Grove have been a long-standing problem. “Perception of parking challenges depends on where you live in Ocean Grove but there is a dramatic […]
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Searching for Information on City’s Baby Parade
Asbury Park’s famous Baby Parades may be a by-gone memory, but perhaps not to everyone. Do you remember, or were you in, a baby parade? Whether you’ve ever attended the event, which has had a few revivals, or recall anything about the parades, then Kate DelVecchio, a member of the Asbury Park archives committee, would […]
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Top to bottom: Four-year-old twins Luca and Tommy DiGiulio-Soucey of Asbury Park appear to be digging for buried treasure on the Asbury Park beach Sun., May 24. Their father, Chris, said he and his family plan to go to the beach as much as possible. “I am optimistic for a good summer beach season,” he […]
Continue readingArea Athletes Working to Keep Sharp During Pandemic
By CHRIS CHRISTOPHER The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down. Take Rick Arnao for example. “I should be at a game,” the Neptune High School athletics director said, “but here I am in a parking lot with a mask on. This whole thing is crazy.” Local high school programs have felt the pain […]
Continue readingPalaia Park Opening May 1
The reopening Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township was postponed and the park will now reopen on Fri., May 1. Originally scheduled to reopen on Friday, April 24 after being closed to the public for about two weeks, township officials had decided to relax rules that were put in place for residents to use the […]
Continue readingSounding the Horn for First Responders
NJ Transit, Amtrak, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and other regional bus and ferry operators, launched #SoundTheHorn – a coordinated effort to simultaneously sound their vehicle horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 to honor heroic transportation and other essential workers across the country. As a […]
Continue readingAsbury Park Music and Film Festival Postponed
The Asbury Park Music and Film Festival, scheduled for Asbury Park next month has been postponed. Festival organizers are working on rescheduling events for the summer, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored. New dates will be announced in the near future. For those unable to attend, refunds will be available upon announcement of […]
Continue readingNeptune Girls Basketball Coach Reaches 300 Career Win
By CHRIS CHRISTOPHER There were embraces.There were kisses. There were handshakes. John Brown received plenty of each. The Neptune High School girls basketball coach reached the 300 career wins milestone when the host Scarlet Fliers bested Wall Township 57-36. Brown and his legend were recently honored with a celebration. “It has been a pleasure to […]
Continue reading2 Residential Buildings Planned with Dog Runs in Asbury Park
By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI A local developer is appealing to the Asbury Park Planning Board to build a two building project housing 125 rental units on Memorial Drive which will feature rooftop fenced dog runs. There will be a south building at 900 Mattison Ave. and a north building at 901 Mattison Ave. The two […]
Continue readingNeptune City Mayor, Council Candidates Forum Oct. 21
Candidates running for mayor and Borough Council seats in Neptune City this November will make their cases to the public at a Candidates’ Forum Mon., Oct. 21 at 6:30 pm at the Neptune City Community Center, 117 Third Ave., Neptune City. Running for mayor are Republican Councilman Andrew Wardell and Democratic Councilwoman Pamela Renee. In […]
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