Asbury Park News

TOTOWA - A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly barricading a young woman on the second floor of her family home, police said.

President Barack Obama will visit Asbury Park and speak at Convention Hall on Tuesday during a visit to view the rebuilding and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy, according to NJ.com . The president will be joined by Gov.

Casino Pier Readies For Summer Opening: The arcade is stocked and the paint is drying as Casino Pier gets ready to open up for the summer season this weekend.

Lindsey Miller and Keith McCarthy of Americana band The Sunday Blues were born to make playlists.

The hottest spot in Asbury Park? It's Porta on 911 Kingsley, where a bustling Naples-style pizzeria turns into the nightclub to be in the city by the sea.

The theme of this year's guide is "The Soundtrack of Summer." We asked people at the Jersey Shore to create their personal playlist -- to come up with "13 Songs for the Summer of '13." The lists are diverse, featuring songs from Frank Sinatra to Bruce Springsteen to Miley Cyrus.

Season badges cost $70, or $20 for those 13 to 17 and 62 and over. LIFEGUARDS: On duty at the First, Third, Fifth and Seventh avenue beaches on weekends, and daily starting June 15 through Labor Day.

Season beach badges will be on sale during the season, weather permitting, at both Third Avenue and Cliff Avenue booths from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.

The challenge for restaurants along the Jersey Shore this year will not be whether there's a sizzle in their steaks but rather convincing the public that their ovens actually have been turned back on.

Here I sit on a dreary Sunday morning, reading my paper and having my morning tea.

That was upscale compared to the restaurant that was caught using, and we're not kidding here, dirty water as booze.

7776, in northern Ocean County and 342-9738, ext. 7776, in southern Ocean County.

Summer on the Jersey Shore means fun. There are bars to hit, music acts to catch and margaritas to drink, making travel potentially dicey.

Gov Christie & Snooki Meet Up In Seaside: NJ Governor Chris Christie meets up with MTV "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi on the Seaside Heights, NJ, boardwalk after appearances on the Today Show.

Police arrested a 19-year-old city man, who they say shot and wounded another teen Thursday in the city.

Ledger Live for May 24, 2013 - Ledger Live with Brian Donohue. The fifth and final stop in a weeklong tour of the Jersey Shore as the area scrambles to recover from Hurricane Sandy and prepare for the summer kickoff.

Allison Olivia of Egg Harbor Township and Michael Shaughnessy of Howell are the winners in the 18-25 category of the Inside Jersey Hot Bodies Contest.

The owner of a wooded property off Frank Apple Road has until Thursday to remove religious material that was dumped on the property.

It's Memorial Day weekend. This is the Jersey Shore. Need we say more? Read on for the vital information on some of the weekend's big happenings.

BOOZE SWITCHEROO: New Jersey authorities discuss Operation Swill and allege that 29 restaurants and bars in the state filled premium brand liquor bottles with cheaper booze.