The sale of the landmark former Seacoast Trust bank building at the corner of Press Plaza and Cookman Avenue has sparked a fundraising drive for one of the city’s long-standing charities. Current owner Barry Slott has donated the building contents, which will be sold this weekend in support of The Asbury Park Toy Drive. Downtown […]

Asbury Park’s venues Georgies, Hotel Tides and Paradise will hold a 9 p.m. candlelight vigil and moment of silence to show solidarity and support for those affected by the tragic mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub early Sunday, resident Connie Breech said. According to a CNN report by correspondent Wolf Blitzer, the American-born man pledged […]

It’s a weekend celebration in recognition of man’s best friend. The City’s annual Pugapalooza kicks off Friday night and will run through Sunday, organizer Connie Breech said. Proceeds from the weekend extravaganza will benefit Curly Tail Pug Rescue Northeast branch, which supports volunteer efforts across the region, Breech said. The nonprofit rescue organization works to save […]

Pro wrestling came to town Thursday night to raise money for the Asbury Park Toy Drive. Held at Johnny Mac House of Spirits on Main Street, the Rockin’ Wrestling show featured the Ocean County Pro Wrestling Syndicate and their theatrical moves. Ten members of the local wrestling circuit battled as Jeff Luke and The Battery […]

Organizers and volunteers of the Asbury Park Toy Drive gave out donated toys and clothes to over 400 area families on the Asbury Park boardwalk Saturday. The drive, now in its 15th season, collected “a good 5,000” toys, according to founder Connie Breech, a sergeant with the city’s police department and a member of the […]