How do you support those in need when it is so difficult to get close? Freddie Fiorentino, founder of Cypress Missions, and a team of volunteers recently found a way to renovate the Bethel AME Church Ford Center’s food pantry and clothing closet on Atkins Avenue in Asbury Park. Usually, Fiorentino and his volunteers dispatch […]
August
17
“WHEN RALPH LAUREN WAS TALKING TO ME…”: LOCAL CHILD MODEL SHARES AMAZING MEMORIES AND MOMENTS OF A LIFETIME
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ABC News named her one of the “next generation of supermodels.” The modeling industry through a local child star – and her mom’s – eyes may surprise you….
May
01
“GOAT IN THE ATTIC” MEMOIR OFFERS NEVER-BEFORE HEARD PERSPECTIVE OF LIFE IN FARMLAND POLAND DURING NAZI OCCUPATION
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Jarring and joyous, these stories answer the question, “What was daily life like during one of the most volatile times and places in history?”
January
23
THE “FUNNIEST, MOST TERRIFIC” QUOTES FROM WOMEN’S MARCH SIGNS (2017): WOMEN ROCK
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The world has changed so much since January 2017 but it’s worth revisiting the passion and creativity from just a few years ago….
August
17
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILDS HOPE WITH LOCAL STUDENTS
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Running around a beach in 85 degree weather? Not for these young people….
July
21
WOODEN WALLS ART PROJECT ARTIST JAMES VANCE TALKS ABOUT “#1871”
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I spoke with Vance about his recently completed installation “#1871”, a seductive, mantra-like black and white mural of hand-painted numbers on a section of the Sunset Pavilion…
May
15
THE WRISTWATCH HE WEARS: PRINCE WILLIAM’S EVERYDAY ROYAL TIMEPIECE IS…
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What kind of watch does a prince wear regularly? Find out here…
February
01
MEET THE TALENTED PHYSICIAN HELPING LOCALS HEAR WITH THE LATEST IN MED TECH
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Meet the local trailblazing physician who helps many, including surfers with their hearing + he performed the first Cochlear implant surgery in New Jersey…
ASBURY PARK: CITY TO SEE 