With the 2019 and 2020 elections already in high gear, the Asbury Park Democratic Committee is bringing back its town hall-style forums and meet-ups to inform, educate and inspire city residents and voters, organizers announced Tuesday. “The Asbury Park Democrats have always stood as a voice for our city’s progressive values of equality, inclusion and […]

Asbury Park Bazaar returns next month with its annual spring and Mother’s Day weekend celebration inside Convention Hall, located at 1300 Ocean Ave on the AP Boardwalk. This year, the noon to 5 pm May 11 and 12 curated event features over 100 handcraft and vintage vendors offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and art to […]

In August, two young men from Asbury Park had a dream to create a talent show based on the popular ‘America’s Got Talent’ television show. With the guidance of Diane Shelton, community outreach specialist for Interfaith Neighbors, and Monmouth University intern Leila Ali, Kevin Oakley and Kerry Simmons’ vision became a reality. Throughout the fall […]

One man’s trash is another’s treasure may be the idiom behind the Annual Asbury Park City Wide Yard Sale returning this weekend but in the end – it’s all about supporting our four-legged friends, organizers Sonja O’Brien and Connie Breech have said. The event hosts say a portion of the day’s sales will support  Rescue […]

One of the regions largest farmers & makers market group returns next month with a new location in Freehold Raceway Mall being added to its Asbury Park, Pier Village, and Bell Works sites. Being held in conjunction with Freehold Raceway Mall’s summer concert series, the seven-week summer pop will feature a curated roster of 40 […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) will be receiving the Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Carousel Awards on Friday, May 10 at Convention Hall. APMF has been an integral part of the community’s revival since it began in 2011 and has had a number of significant accomplishments over the […]

As the winter weather wanes so does the seasonal work of the Women’s Hospitality Network [WHN], a group of volunteers and churches who provide support and respite for those experiencing homelessness. Experiencing homelessness is the preferred appellation; replacing ‘the homeless,’ volunteer Derek Minno Bloom has explained. “One thing to note is that the reason the […]

Saturday in Springwood Park April 27 promises to be an afternoon of outstanding entertainment and community pride as 22 finalists in three age categories compete in the Asbury Park’s Got Talent Showcase. The public is invited to the competition which begins at 3 pm on the park stage. The new Interfaith Neighbors community initiative features […]

The Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park, in collaboration with the City, will hold its inaugural Asbury Park Alive event from 1 to 5 pm May 4 to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen community engagement, City officials announced Friday. The free town-wide open street event will close Springwood and Lake avenues to cars, thereby […]

Spring break will not include travel but a week filled with writing, rehearsals, recording, and performances for some local teens. On Monday, the Beats & Rhymes Boot Camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County and Lakehouse Recording Studios returns.  The intensive training program, which launched last summer as a pilot, returns as […]