Returning to the legendary Stone Pony, the Asbury Park Toy Drive delivered Christmas gifts numbering in the thousands to over 525 families Saturday morning. “It’s a really big help,” said Keiona Franks, who selected toys, clothing, and other gift items for  her four children – ages 2 to 10. “I come every year.” Families who […]

After checking out windows and displays of businesses all over town, the Chamber of Commerce has chosen winners of the 2013 holiday decorations contest. Businesses were judged on two criteria: “Spirit of Asbury” and “Holiday Festive,” according to Jackie Pappas, the Chamber’s executive director. The combined scored was used to determine who would take home […]

Despite storm damage on the boardwalk, Convention Hall is opening up for the holidays and kicking off the season with a tree lighting this Saturday. “The Asbury Park Boardwalk is moving forward with our holiday programming,” said Pasqualina DeLucia, Madison Marquette’s director of marketing and events. “We still want to provide a shorefront destination surrounding […]