Tag: Asbury Park
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Blues and Brews Festival set for July 23 in Asbury Park
The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s (JSJBF) Summer Series of Festivals will be held 12-8 p.m. on July 23 in Bradley Park, across from Convention Hall in Asbury Park. The day will feature live performances by blues musicians, food, crafters and sponsor exhibits, a craft beer and wine garden, and activities for the entire…
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$500K choice neighborhood grant for revitalization, economic development in Asbury Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Middlesex, Monmouth) today announced that Asbury Park will receive a $500,000 Choice Neighborhood planning grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowing the city to develop a comprehensive revitalization plan that addresses housing, educational support, job…
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Rumson resident bringing punk show to Asbury Park
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer RUMSON — Singer and Rumson resident Deborah Dutcher is bringing “Punk Standards,” a show that re-imagines classic punk songs as jazz standards, to the Jersey Shore after two successful stints in New York City. The free show is coming to the recently opened Asbury Hotel at 8 p.m. on July 13…
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Sunset Avenue Bridge reopened
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After being closed for more than a year, the Sunset Avenue Bridge, connecting Ocean Township and Asbury Park over Deal Lake, has officially reopened. Officials commemorated the opening of the new and improved bridge during a May 27 press conference. “This project, along with the nearby Main…
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The state of the shore is strong
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer ASBURY PARK- Officials are expected big crowds, clean water and wide beaches as summer approaches. Bob Martin, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said during a May 26 press conference that the Jersey Shore is ready for the 2016 beach season. “The state of the shore…
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Health center to hold Community Day Festival June 11
Since 1994, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) Community Health Center (CHC) has been of tremendous service to Monmouth County, offering comprehensive primary care and wellness services. Just last year, we were proud to have provided more than 25,000 visits to more than 9,300 patients at our four locations in Asbury Park, Keansburg, Keyport…
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YMCA fundraiser slated in Asbury Park
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County is sponsoring the fundraiser wine and beer tasting, “Red, White and Brew,” from 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 9 at McLoone’s Asbury Grille, 1200 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. All proceeds will benefit the YCares Financial Assistance Program to provide membership and summer camp subsidies for families in the communities of Monmouth,…
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5K, walk fundraiser set at Asbury Park boardwalk
The Arc of Monmouth will hold its annual fundraiser, “Step Up for The Arc Walk and 5K,” at 8:30 a.m. April 9 at 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. A noon celebration will follow at Convention Hall. Event proceeds will benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Last year’s event raised over $50,000 for employment,…
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Arnone Report for March
The past two weekends have been filled with fun festivities throughout the county and the list of activities throughout the rest of March includes parades, plays and performances. March is the month to celebrate the end of winter by getting outside and with two holidays happening this month, there are plenty of great events to…
