In between the end of summer camp and students returning to school, Asbury Park is readying for a few fundraisers being held to support city’s youth. There are three fundraisers being held to support student’s back to school needs. It begins tonight [Aug 16] with the Asbury Park Music Foundation’s Second Annual Back to School […]

In applying for the second annual John Werts Entrepreneurial Scholarship, established last year by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, Asbury Park High School senior TyMirah Williams wrote: “Success to me is the person who doesn’t say much but knows a lot, the person that does not get noticed for all their hard work but […]

The Central Jersey chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs honored a few Asbury Park and neighboring area residents during its 54th Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon Celebration, held Sunday at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. With an edict of service before self, the group not only works […]

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 […]

Donning the traditional red suit and hat, Santas numbering in the hundreds [if not thousands] are expected to descend on Asbury Park Saturday. First up will be the Annual Santa Run, when 1,500 opt to start the day with a 5K run or walk in support of Lunch Break, a Red Bank-based nonprofit that works […]

The Asbury Park Toy Drive will be distributing toys and coats to the city’s youngest residents during its annual Toy Drop event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 574 Cookman Avenue, the landmark Press Plaza bank building. A year in the making, city residents and businesses have been holding toy drives and hosting benefit […]

In between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Asbury Park businesses are rolling out the red carpet in recognition of Small Business Saturday. The holiday shopping event is coupled locally with sales and discounts, tree lightings, a showcase of decorated windows, live music, film screenings; and free parking from noon to 6 p.m. In the Downtown: […]

Organizers of the Asbury Park Toy Drive began their seasonal quest for toy and coat donations at the 14th annual toy drive kickoff held at Georgies Bar. Connie Sue Breech, an Asbury Park Police Officer who was recently elected to the Asbury Park Board of Education, has organized the drive for as many years along […]