On Saturday July 9 at 4 pm, the Asbury Park Women’s Convention will hold a rally to fight for reproductive rights in Springwood Park in Asbury Park, according to a news release from the organization. The Asbury Park Women’s Convention (APWC), co-founded in 2017 by Asbury Park Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Jess Alaimo, will […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, There’s an important election happening on November 5 – Asbury Park Board of Education. I’m supporting incumbents Connie Breech, Dominic Latorraca, and Barbara Lesinski because they have the experience, knowledge and integrity to move our schools in the right direction. When I was first elected, our schools were a mess. We […]

Women from across the state and beyond will come together Saturday to participate in the return of the Asbury Park Women’s Convention, being held 10 am to 3 pm at the Stone Pony [913 Ocean Ave]. Organized by four Asbury Park creatives, the annual nonpartisan event aims to address the issues that affect women across […]

With a new twist, vibe, and venue, the team behind the Annual Asbury Park Women’s Convention [APWC] have announced this year’s event will take place from 10 am to 3 pm at the legendary Stone Pony, located at 913 Ocean Ave. “I’m really excited about the venue change to the Stone Pony,” Co-Founder and Comedian […]

Power to the Polls: A Feminist Halloween Party with the goal of empowering through a nonpartisan platform will be held 5 pm Sunday at The Asbury, located at 210 Fifth Ave. The dress as your favorite women in history event is organized by those behind two of the city’s most empowering feminist events in recent […]

District 4 Congressional candidate Josh Welle will be speaking and answering questions from 5:30 to 7 pm Wednesday, Oct 17, at Asbury Park Brewery, located at 810 Sewall Ave. Sponsored by venue co-owner Jeff Plate and the Asbury Park Young Democrats, donations are 100 percent suggested, Asbury Park Young Democrats President Jess Alaimo said. Welle, […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Asbury Park’s refreshing independence goes past its art and culture. It is also at the very core of its politics. In a country where we are so divided amongst Republicans and Democrats, Asbury is one of a handful of New Jersey towns that holds non-partisan municipal elections – there is no Democrat or […]

Organizers behind two of the city’s most empowering events in recent years have joined forces in presenting Power to the Polls: A Feminist Halloween Costume Party. The event will take place on 5 p.m. Oct 28 at The Asbury, located at 210 Fifth Avenue. Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton, and Comedian/Activist Jess Alaimo […]

The hundreds that gathered in Springwood Avenue Park Saturday sent a loud message, chanting in unison – No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcomed here. “There will be more rallies,” organizer Jess Alaimo said. “They want you to get tired, they want you to burn out. You have to keep showing up, keep chanting, it […]

A group of local community organizers and activists will host Families Belong Together, a peaceful rally kicking off 11 a.m. Saturday in Springwood Avenue Park. The event joins the over 600 nationwide day of action events being held in protest of the federal immigration policy that resulted in nearly 2,000 children being separated from their […]