A few Hollywood veterans, filmmakers and celebrities from across the globe have signed on to make an appearance when the Garden State Film Festival returns to Asbury Park in March. Among the first to arrive in town this past month was classic film royalty Monika Henreid [shown left in feature photo], a filmmaker, writer, director […]

For close to 20 years, the Light of Day Foundation has showcased the tri state’s most acclaimed artists in support of fighting Parkinson’s disease and its related neurodegenerative Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy [PSP]. This year, the 2018 Winterfest brings over 150 musicians to 30 venues in three New Jersey cities, New […]

The Hotel Tides Annual Food Drive to support Fulfill, the Neptune based food bank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties, kicks off on Jan. 10. The drive will run for two weeks, ending on Wednesday, January 24, General Manager Ryan Jimenez said. “Last year we were able to donate 175 pounds of food from our drive,” […]

Fifty days ago the all-volunteer Holiday Express set out to celebrate its 25th anniversary by performing and spreading the season’s cheer at a record breaking 100 events. On Christmas Eve that mission was accomplished when the team landed at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark. Founded by restaurateur Tim McLoone, Holiday Express is comprised of […]

A ten year old investigation into the Christmas Eve murder of an Asbury Park man is gaining renewed focus, according to a news statement by the Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni.   Cesar Torralba [at right], 35, of Sixth Avenue was returning from Super Extra grocery store on Memorial Drive when his wife Minerva heard […]

Despite the rain, by 8 o’clock a line had formed around the corner of the legendary Stone Pony on Ocean Avenue. But those waiting in the long queue were not there to see a must see concert; after all it was 8 a.m. They were city residents, there to participate in the Annual Asbury Park […]

The sentencing this week of three key players in gang activity that plagued Asbury Park for years is a warning, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said. “More than five years ago, our Office and the Monmouth law enforcement community initiated more aggressive efforts at fighting violent crime by criminal street gangs operating in the City […]

The Annual Christmas Community Dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Langosta Lounge on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Held in partnership with community ally Pat Sherman of F.E.E.D.ing Frenz, the free event includes a visit from Santa, who will be gifting toys and presents to children in attendance. For those wishing to […]

The Asbury Park-based Help Not Handcuffs nonprofit has received a $25,000 grant to help grow and develop the organization’s efforts. Help Not Handcuffs works to help reform drug policy from a recovery and human rights perspective. “Currently the addiction/recovery narrative is largely exploited to support prohibition policies by celebrating abstinence and recovery while punishing continual […]

The Mayor’s Wellness Committee held its first free CPR training course this week. The American Heart Association course led participants through the hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation method, how to use an automated external defibrillator, and the best practice for saving a choking victim. Hackensack Meridian Health Registered Nurse Marie Lehmann administered the Family & Friends course […]