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The Asbury Riprap (ARR) will cease publication after 12 months due to publishing costs. The publication thanks its contributors and readers for their support.
Keep up the good work and stay connected with your community. Thank you for an amazing year. - Grassroots Media LLC / Asbury Riprap
Keep up the good work and stay connected with your community. Thank you for an amazing year. - Grassroots Media LLC / Asbury Riprap
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The Asbury Riprap (ARR) will cease publication after 12 months due to publishing costs. The publication thanks its contributors and readers for their support.
Keep up the good work and stay connected with your community. Thank you for an amazing year. - Grassroots Media LLC / Asbury Riprap
Keep up the good work and stay connected with your community. Thank you for an amazing year. - Grassroots Media LLC / Asbury Riprap
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**We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.**
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading fr...
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Proposed Development Adjacent to Empress Gets Harsh Criticism - ASBURY Riprap
The Asbury Park City Council discussed the redevelopment of 110 First Avenue, a project that includes a parking garage, residential building, and flood mitigation. The proposal faced criticism, partic...
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March 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
asburyriprap.com/harsh-critic.... The proposal faced criticism, especially from the LGBTQ+ community, for its potential impact on the neighborhood’s culture and character, including the nearby Empress Hotel and Paradise Nightclub.
The Cookie Jar's Michael Cook traces DJ Foggy Notion journey from early Asbury Park music experiences to becoming a leading local DJ.
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AP has a Foggy Notion - ASBURY Riprap
This article profiles DJ Foggy Notion, tracing his journey from early Asbury Park music experiences to becoming a leading local DJ known for his eclectic, dance-driven sets and reflections on the city...
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March 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The Cookie Jar's Michael Cook traces DJ Foggy Notion journey from early Asbury Park music experiences to becoming a leading local DJ.
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For your weekend read Megan Safina gives you A romantic fantasy about an unprepared princess thrust into an arranged marriage, political intrigue, and forbidden attraction. “Shield of Sparrows” by Devney Perry.
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Shields of Sparrows - ASBURY Riprap
Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows is a romantic fantasy about Odessa, an unprepared princess thrust into an arranged marriage, political intrigue, and forbidden attraction. The review praises the imme...
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March 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
For your weekend read Megan Safina gives you A romantic fantasy about an unprepared princess thrust into an arranged marriage, political intrigue, and forbidden attraction. “Shield of Sparrows” by Devney Perry.
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Tax incentives, assistance programs, and promotional support for local businesses - Angela’s Report fills you in on the UEZ in Asbury Park
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UEZ - Help is On The Way - ASBURY Riprap
Asbury Park’s Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) offers local businesses tax incentives, assistance programs, and promotional support to boost tourism and community growth.
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March 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Tax incentives, assistance programs, and promotional support for local businesses - Angela’s Report fills you in on the UEZ in Asbury Park
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Alex Mizenko recaps the Asbury Park City Council’s March 11 meeting where Madison Marquette discussion again dominates.
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Madison Marquette Discussion Again Dominates - ASBURY Riprap
The Asbury Park City Council’s March 11 meeting covered local donations, upcoming events, waterfront redevelopment updates, public works projects, and approvals for major contracts and ordinances.
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March 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Alex Mizenko recaps the Asbury Park City Council’s March 11 meeting where Madison Marquette discussion again dominates.
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Mexican culture — including its food — is defined not just by flavor, but by resilience, regional identity, and the stories carried from one community to another. Our Raves & Craves column breaks down why Mexican food isn’t one story—and how Asbury Park proves it.
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The Many Mexicos of Asbury Park - ASBURY Riprap
This article explores the diverse Mexican regional cuisines, highlighting Asbury Park as a microcosm of Mexico’s culinary traditions, shaped by geography, Indigenous influences, and cultural exchange,...
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March 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Mexican culture — including its food — is defined not just by flavor, but by resilience, regional identity, and the stories carried from one community to another. Our Raves & Craves column breaks down why Mexican food isn’t one story—and how Asbury Park proves it.
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Imbalances in a pet’s diet create a higher risk for obesity, skeletal abnormalities, hormone imbalances, heart issues and inflammatory diseases. Dr Tom of City by the Sea Vet fills you in on a raw diet.
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Should I Feed My Pet a Raw Diet? - ASBURY Riprap
An evidence-based evaluation of raw pet food diets, highlighting potential health risks, bacterial contamination, and safer alternative feeding options for dogs and cats.
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March 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Imbalances in a pet’s diet create a higher risk for obesity, skeletal abnormalities, hormone imbalances, heart issues and inflammatory diseases. Dr Tom of City by the Sea Vet fills you in on a raw diet.
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March is a real energetic reset, when the Sun moves into Aries and the zodiac cycle begins again. Ash-trology fills you in...
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March: Your Cosmic New Year - ASBURY Riprap
In this article March marks the true energetic start of the year, beginning with reflective Pisces season and shifting into action-driven Aries season around the Spring Equinox. This month bridges end...
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March 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
March is a real energetic reset, when the Sun moves into Aries and the zodiac cycle begins again. Ash-trology fills you in...
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asburyriprap.com Our March Edition is live.
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The March issue of Asbury Riprap / Grass Roots News LLC. From city decisions, community community concrns, or the stories of everyday people making a difference.
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March 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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ANGELA’S REPORT - Library Programming & Services Reimagined. Details of the services the library offers to all residents of Asbury Park, NJ.
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Library Programming & Services Reimagined - ASBURY Riprap
The mission of the Asbury Park Library is to provide quality, cost-effective services, and lifelong learning opportunities, through books and a variety of other formats, to meet the informational, edu...
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February 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
ANGELA’S REPORT - Library Programming & Services Reimagined. Details of the services the library offers to all residents of Asbury Park, NJ.
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The Asbury Park City Council held its second meeting of the year on Wednesday, Feb 25. AP City Council green lights new development on Memorial Drive. Alex Mizenko gives you a recap.
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Council Green Lights New Development on Memorial Drive - ASBURY Riprap
City Council Meeting 2/25/26 Recap
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February 26, 2026 at 9:12 PM
The Asbury Park City Council held its second meeting of the year on Wednesday, Feb 25. AP City Council green lights new development on Memorial Drive. Alex Mizenko gives you a recap.
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Asbury Park, known for its diversity, eccentricity, and history, is becoming safer, flatter, and more generic. New rental buildings offer high rents, while new for-sale units attract outsiders, not locals.
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The Blandification of Asbury Park - ASBURY Riprap
There’s a peculiar absence you notice when you step back and take in much of the recent development in Asbury Park. It’s not that these buildings are ugly. Many are competently designed, and some are ...
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February 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Asbury Park, known for its diversity, eccentricity, and history, is becoming safer, flatter, and more generic. New rental buildings offer high rents, while new for-sale units attract outsiders, not locals.
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When was the Last Time You Looked in Your Pet’s Mouth? It’s National Pet Dental Health Month and since your pet can't explain their dental issues... Dr Tom of City By the Sea Vet does.
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When was the Last Time You Looked in Your Pet’s Mouth? - ASBURY Riprap
What is a COHAT (professional dental procedure)? A Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment & Treatment (COHAT) is performed under general anesthesia, with the airway protected. During a COHAT we: examine...
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February 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
When was the Last Time You Looked in Your Pet’s Mouth? It’s National Pet Dental Health Month and since your pet can't explain their dental issues... Dr Tom of City By the Sea Vet does.
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It All Started With One Bite!From Farm to Flavor: The Story Behind 24 Karrot Spread
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It All Started With One Bite! - ASBURY Riprap %
Discover the story behind 24 Karrot Spread, a German family recipe turned local Monmouth County favorite. Small-batch, sustainable, and made with love in Asbury Park, NJ.
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February 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It All Started With One Bite!From Farm to Flavor: The Story Behind 24 Karrot Spread
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Special Meeting Does Little to Allay Community Concerns.
Alex Mizenko gives you a recap of last night's meeting concerning the future of the Asbury Park Waterfront and its’ iconic landmarks such as the casino and carousel buildings.
Link to article below.
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Alex Mizenko gives you a recap of last night's meeting concerning the future of the Asbury Park Waterfront and its’ iconic landmarks such as the casino and carousel buildings.
Link to article below.
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Special Meeting Does Little to Allay Community Concerns - ASBURY Riprap
This special City Council meeting was held in a different venue to accommodate the expected large crowd. In attendance were Mayor John Moor, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Council members Angela Ahbez-Anders...
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February 19, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Special Meeting Does Little to Allay Community Concerns.
Alex Mizenko gives you a recap of last night's meeting concerning the future of the Asbury Park Waterfront and its’ iconic landmarks such as the casino and carousel buildings.
Link to article below.
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Alex Mizenko gives you a recap of last night's meeting concerning the future of the Asbury Park Waterfront and its’ iconic landmarks such as the casino and carousel buildings.
Link to article below.
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Mike & Nancy Sodano of Artsrule just wrapped filming their latest feature for our "A Few Minutes With…" series!
This series highlights amazing people in your community you might not know yet… and that’s the beauty of it.
Connect with your community.
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This series highlights amazing people in your community you might not know yet… and that’s the beauty of it.
Connect with your community.
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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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February 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Mike & Nancy Sodano of Artsrule just wrapped filming their latest feature for our "A Few Minutes With…" series!
This series highlights amazing people in your community you might not know yet… and that’s the beauty of it.
Connect with your community.
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This series highlights amazing people in your community you might not know yet… and that’s the beauty of it.
Connect with your community.
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Due to the mid-week special meeting by the AP City Council regarding the future of the boardwalk buildings, we thought it would be more relevant to repost Eric Galipo’s December article which could be titled “Watch What They Do, Not What They Say.”
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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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February 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Due to the mid-week special meeting by the AP City Council regarding the future of the boardwalk buildings, we thought it would be more relevant to repost Eric Galipo’s December article which could be titled “Watch What They Do, Not What They Say.”
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Asbury Park City Council February 11 meeting recap: 10th change order of $17,000 Passes for Asbury Park Fire Department headquarters. Total cost $18.6 million.
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10th Change Order Passes for AP Fire Department Headquarters: Total Cost $18.6 Million - ASBURY Riprap
One contentious item on the agenda was a change order for the new Asbury Park Fire Department headquarters. The change order, the 10th added since the project began, adds $17,000 to the project, which...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Asbury Park City Council February 11 meeting recap: 10th change order of $17,000 Passes for Asbury Park Fire Department headquarters. Total cost $18.6 million.
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Angela explains the annual formula-based federal funding for community development through a HUD-administered entitlement grant.
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Community Development Block Grant - ASBURY Riprap
Asbury Park receives annual formula-based federal funding for community development through a HUD-administered entitlement grant. The program is authorized under Title1 of the Housing and Community De...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Angela explains the annual formula-based federal funding for community development through a HUD-administered entitlement grant.
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February isn’t asking you to perform love… it’s asking you to tell the truth about it.
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Love, But Make It Honest - ASBURY Riprap
February gets a reputation for being the “love month.” Hearts, chocolates, big gestures, forced romance. But astrologically, February isn’t asking you to perform love… it’s asking you to tell the trut...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
February isn’t asking you to perform love… it’s asking you to tell the truth about it.
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The February issue of Asbury Riprap / Grass Roots News LLC. From city decisions, community community concrns, or the stories of everyday people making a difference.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Dae'Sani Clarke recaps Asbury Park City Council Meeting of 1/28/26
The meeting drew a packed crowd, with the parking lot full and every seat in the chamber occupied.
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The meeting drew a packed crowd, with the parking lot full and every seat in the chamber occupied.
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Residents United to Protect Asbury Park’s Identity - ASBURY Riprap
The meeting drew a packed crowd, with the parking lot full and every seat in the chamber occupied. Early in the meeting, City Attorney Kevin Starkey announced that an additional resolution had been ad...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Dae'Sani Clarke recaps Asbury Park City Council Meeting of 1/28/26
The meeting drew a packed crowd, with the parking lot full and every seat in the chamber occupied.
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The meeting drew a packed crowd, with the parking lot full and every seat in the chamber occupied.
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