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Close your eyes. Breathe in the rising aroma — sweet San Marzano tomatoes, warm garlic, bright fragrant basil. Chef Rai of Raves & Craves weaves the take of the Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich.
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From Immigrant Kitchens to Communal Tables: A Meditation on Chicken Parm - ASBURY Riprap
Close your eyes. Breathe in the rising aroma — sweet San Marzano tomatoes, warm garlic, bright fragrant basil. The breaded cutlet whispers of golden oil and crisp breadcrumbs, grounding and celebrator...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Close your eyes. Breathe in the rising aroma — sweet San Marzano tomatoes, warm garlic, bright fragrant basil. Chef Rai of Raves & Craves weaves the take of the Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich.
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In a letter to the editor, an LGBTQ+ resident of Asbury Park expresses his frustration with The Director of Garden State Equality, Christian Fuscarino, for not resigning immediately after his arrest.
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Fuscarino Resigns - Why Did it Take Him 25 Days? - ASBURY Riprap
Yesterday, December 16, 2025, news broke about Garden State Equality Executive Director Christian Fuscarino’s arrest and being criminally charged with Endangerment of a Child (2nd degree) and 2 counts...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In a letter to the editor, an LGBTQ+ resident of Asbury Park expresses his frustration with The Director of Garden State Equality, Christian Fuscarino, for not resigning immediately after his arrest.
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Take a break from the news with our Winter Reads review of “The Nightmare before Kissmas” by the NY Times best seller Sara Raasch.
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The Nightmare Before Kissmas - ASBURY Riprap
If you’re looking for the most ridiculous, escapist, quirky, magical romance I promise you won’t regret picking this one up. And when you’re done, you might want to check out Kris’s story with the Pri...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Take a break from the news with our Winter Reads review of “The Nightmare before Kissmas” by the NY Times best seller Sara Raasch.
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Finding the Parking in The Park Ain’t As Easy As It Was
20 years ago parking was never an issue… “Angela’s Report” explains The Parking Committee.
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20 years ago parking was never an issue… “Angela’s Report” explains The Parking Committee.
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Finding the Parking in The Park Ain’t As Easy As It Was - ASBURY Riprap
The Parking Committee
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December 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Finding the Parking in The Park Ain’t As Easy As It Was
20 years ago parking was never an issue… “Angela’s Report” explains The Parking Committee.
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20 years ago parking was never an issue… “Angela’s Report” explains The Parking Committee.
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"Tired of the Droning On and On of Leaf Blowers – Yea, Me Too."
Our Editor Jill Potter presents a proposal for an incremental and ultimate complete ban of leaf blowers in Asbury Park.
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Our Editor Jill Potter presents a proposal for an incremental and ultimate complete ban of leaf blowers in Asbury Park.
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Tired of the Droning On and On of Leaf Blowers - Yea, Me Too. - ASBURY Riprap
Theoretically if the City of Asbury Park were to invoke the above slow movement towards being leaf blower free, by 2028 Asbury Park could be free of the noise.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Tired of the Droning On and On of Leaf Blowers – Yea, Me Too."
Our Editor Jill Potter presents a proposal for an incremental and ultimate complete ban of leaf blowers in Asbury Park.
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Our Editor Jill Potter presents a proposal for an incremental and ultimate complete ban of leaf blowers in Asbury Park.
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Our “progressive” City Council speaks loudly about transparency and public input and ran on a platform of restoring it to our local government. Those values are the right ones, but transparency only matters if the public actually has a fair chance to participate.
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Planning 104: The Difference Between Transparency & Engagement - ASBURY Riprap
Our “progressive” City Council speaks loudly about transparency and public input and ran on a platform of restoring it to our local government. Those values are the right ones, but transparency only m...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Our “progressive” City Council speaks loudly about transparency and public input and ran on a platform of restoring it to our local government. Those values are the right ones, but transparency only matters if the public actually has a fair chance to participate.
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Get set for the December year-end reset. Ash-trologically, this month offers clarity and closure.
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December: The Year-End Reset - ASBURY Riprap
December always arrives with a certain kind of honesty. Something about the final stretch of the year makes everyone more reflective, more aware of what did and didn’t work, and more open to change. A...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Get set for the December year-end reset. Ash-trologically, this month offers clarity and closure.
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Recap of AP City Council Meeting for November 25th now available online. asburyriprap.com/meeting-coun...
4 Resolutions and a Transportation Ordinance - ASBURY Riprap
The Asbury Park City Council held its latest meeting on Tuesday, November 25 at 6 pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers. Both mayors, all council members, and other city officials were in atte...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Recap of AP City Council Meeting for November 25th now available online. asburyriprap.com/meeting-coun...
Asbury Park BOE November meeting recap. asburyriprap.com/stable/
Financially Stable? Difficult for BOE to Address Directly - ASBURY Riprap
After returning to public session, the board voted against renewing former Superintendent RaShawn Adams’ contract which is set to run through 2026.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Asbury Park BOE November meeting recap. asburyriprap.com/stable/
The puppy/kitten holiday spree is upon us. Dr Tom & Dr Avery give a balanced Look at the benefits and considerations for Spaying and Neutering your pet. asburyriprap.com/spay-neuter/
Why Spay or Neuter? - ASBURY Riprap
A Balanced Look at the Benefits and Considerations
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November 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The puppy/kitten holiday spree is upon us. Dr Tom & Dr Avery give a balanced Look at the benefits and considerations for Spaying and Neutering your pet. asburyriprap.com/spay-neuter/
Imagine a world where the existence of Gods wasn’t just an abstract concept. Autumn Read’s Megan Safina reviews Abigail Owen's novel about the modern day where Greek Gods are widely known to be real and reign over humanity and the world itself.
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The Games Gods Play - ASBURY Riprap
by Abigail Owens takes place in the modern day where Greek Gods are widely known to be real and reign over humanity and the world itself.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Imagine a world where the existence of Gods wasn’t just an abstract concept. Autumn Read’s Megan Safina reviews Abigail Owen's novel about the modern day where Greek Gods are widely known to be real and reign over humanity and the world itself.
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Shannon Berry, the niece of the founder of Georgies, explores the history and legacy of this beloved LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar.
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GEORGIES - ASBURY Riprap
Georgies was recognized by USA Today as one of the top bars in the country. A huge honor and one our family is so proud of, but no one is prouder than Uncle George. He built Georgies to honor love and...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Shannon Berry, the niece of the founder of Georgies, explores the history and legacy of this beloved LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar.
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Our November Video Profile “A Few Minutes with… David Duncan”
Meet the founder of AP CLAY, a retired doctor turned passionate ceramic artist and get a tour of his community space where people can explore the art of ceramics.
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Meet the founder of AP CLAY, a retired doctor turned passionate ceramic artist and get a tour of his community space where people can explore the art of ceramics.
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A Few Minutes With… David Duncan - ASBURY Riprap
The video profile of Dr. Duncan who established AP CLAY, rooted in the South Side of Asbury Park, NJ, to create a community space where people can explore the art of ceramics.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our November Video Profile “A Few Minutes with… David Duncan”
Meet the founder of AP CLAY, a retired doctor turned passionate ceramic artist and get a tour of his community space where people can explore the art of ceramics.
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Meet the founder of AP CLAY, a retired doctor turned passionate ceramic artist and get a tour of his community space where people can explore the art of ceramics.
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You know how it’s everyone’s dream to suddenly come into a windfall of an inheritance one day that’ll change your life, but that you did absolutely nothing to earn? Yeah, when it comes to sheer luck, The Inheritance Games @byauthorjenlynnbarnes will have us all beat. asburyriprap.com/the-inherita...
The Inheritance Games - ASBURY Riprap
She came from nothing. They have everything. Let the games begin.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
You know how it’s everyone’s dream to suddenly come into a windfall of an inheritance one day that’ll change your life, but that you did absolutely nothing to earn? Yeah, when it comes to sheer luck, The Inheritance Games @byauthorjenlynnbarnes will have us all beat. asburyriprap.com/the-inherita...
With the Asbury Park Art Council's AP'N3 Film Challenge premiere happening this Sunday at Nov 9, 6:30pm at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Read about how the idea of elevating the art of filmmaking within Asbury Park came about.
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Making Movies - ASBURY Riprap
The AP’N3 Film Challenge
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November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
With the Asbury Park Art Council's AP'N3 Film Challenge premiere happening this Sunday at Nov 9, 6:30pm at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Read about how the idea of elevating the art of filmmaking within Asbury Park came about.
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With the momentum of the election behind us, now is a good time to read Angela’s Report: @angelaahbez explains NJs "Home Rule" Law and the way our municipal charter sets up how the local government functions.
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Home Rule - ASBURY Riprap
The 1917 law that gives broad powers to municipalities
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November 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
With the momentum of the election behind us, now is a good time to read Angela’s Report: @angelaahbez explains NJs "Home Rule" Law and the way our municipal charter sets up how the local government functions.
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READ THE ARTICLE.
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With a population of 15,473
and covering 1.61 square miles...
In A.P. your vote can tip the scales.
and covering 1.61 square miles...
In A.P. your vote can tip the scales.
November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
With a population of 15,473
and covering 1.61 square miles...
In A.P. your vote can tip the scales.
and covering 1.61 square miles...
In A.P. your vote can tip the scales.
Bruce Springsteen’s intersection with the LGBTQ community has also inspired a podcast, becoming an “honorary lesbian”, The Cookie Jar’s Michael Cook dives into what the queer musical legacy of The Boss is shaping up to be.
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Born To Run - ASBURY Riprap
From the stage on the final night of Sea.Hear.Now., The Boss said to the record crowd “I just want to take a moment to thank all of the people who have invested themselves to bring Asbury Park back to...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bruce Springsteen’s intersection with the LGBTQ community has also inspired a podcast, becoming an “honorary lesbian”, The Cookie Jar’s Michael Cook dives into what the queer musical legacy of The Boss is shaping up to be.
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Last month, Raves & Craves asked you to name your go-to comfort food spot. The responses came in hot—and overwhelmingly unanimous: Birria. Los Barbaros Birria in Asbury Park to be more specific, this place doesn’t just serve birria. It preaches it.
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Birria Season - ASBURY Riprap
In recent years, birria has taken on new life. Tijuana-style birria tacos—crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy meat and dipped into consomé—have exploded across the U.S. And nowhere in Asbury Park does...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Last month, Raves & Craves asked you to name your go-to comfort food spot. The responses came in hot—and overwhelmingly unanimous: Birria. Los Barbaros Birria in Asbury Park to be more specific, this place doesn’t just serve birria. It preaches it.
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The November issue is live with our video profile of AP Clay’s David Duncan. asburyriprap.com
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October 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The November issue is live with our video profile of AP Clay’s David Duncan. asburyriprap.com
The BOE meetings never disappoint for drama. The 10/16 meeting began on an unusual note with the swearing-in of Shadab Maghsood who was appointed by the Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools to complete the remainder of Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Grillo’s term.
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Poor Leadership by Rogers & Glassman On Display at Last BOE Meeting - ASBURY Riprap
transparency and the role of local versus county authority in board appointments.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The BOE meetings never disappoint for drama. The 10/16 meeting began on an unusual note with the swearing-in of Shadab Maghsood who was appointed by the Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools to complete the remainder of Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Grillo’s term.
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City Council passes another PILOT in Asbury Park as residents face daunting tax increases
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Another PILOT Passes - ASBURY Riprap
An ordinance authorizing a financial agreement with Asbury Avenue Owners Urban Renewal LLC for a long-term tax exemption related to the 1012 Asbury Avenue redevelopment project - passed.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
City Council passes another PILOT in Asbury Park as residents face daunting tax increases
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Mike and Nancy Sodano the producers of “A FEW MINUTES WITH…” our video profiles of people you may not know, but should. They also are the producers of AP’N3 Film Challenge - Premiering Nov 9. Creating conversations and cultivating new talent are their super powers.
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A Few Minutes With... - ASBURY Riprap
Mike & Nancy Sodano’s 2 to 3 minute video profiles with the community members of Asbury Park.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Mike and Nancy Sodano the producers of “A FEW MINUTES WITH…” our video profiles of people you may not know, but should. They also are the producers of AP’N3 Film Challenge - Premiering Nov 9. Creating conversations and cultivating new talent are their super powers.
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