When Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes returns for their annual holiday show on The Stone Pony Summerstage Saturday night, so returns their collaboration with the venue and local nonprofit Asbury Park Toy Drive. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Asbury Park Toy Drive began in 1999 as a way to support the needs of Asbury […]

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 […]

So here’s a feel-good story for the day. Asbury Park Police Officer Connie Breech shared a photo of this young seal found near 1 pm Tuesday along Eighth Avenue beach. “Look at this cute little guy stuck on the Eighth Avenue Beach waiting for High Tide,” she said. Breech said the call came from two […]

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 […]

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. Held in support of  Rescue Ridge and  Wag On Inn, the over 35 […]

The Annual Asbury Park High School Athletic Awards Banquet returned for a second year in a row Monday night to The Asbury, located at 210 Fifth Ave. Each year, the community gathers to honor the student athlete’s accomplishments. Aside from the Most Valuable Player, there were the Coaches and Senior awards given to those who […]

Okay Pug owners, there may be a some clouds in the forecast but that should not stand in the way of this weekend’s Sixth Annual Pugapalooza. Once again, the three-day fundraiser in support of ‘pug life’ kicks off with a 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Meet and Greet at Dark City Brewing Co, located at […]

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 […]

Tis the season of giving and among those working to meet the needs of local residents is the Asbury Park Toy Drive, a local nonprofit that distributes toys and clothing to the city’s youth. “This year will mark the 18th Holiday season and 17th year the AP Toy Drive will be assisting the children of […]