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Designed by the ultra-talented Dan Baum, look for this "I Donate" sign when shopping at the 40+ homes participating in Asbury Park's City-Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 4.

THIS IS THE LOGO YOU WANT TO SEE AT ASBURY PARK’S CITY-WIDE YARD SALE, SATURDAY, MAY 4

Next week, The Coaster and TheBPlot will publish the list of 40+ homes participating in Asbury Park’s City-Wide Yard Sale benefiting the companion animal rescue organizations Rescue Ridge and Wag On Inn.  Below is your first look at the signage that identifies the participating homes that will donate a portion of the sale proceeds to support the […]

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Vlado Pisch and "Sweet" Joey Pisch.  Their Vlad-branded jeans have a cult fashion following.

A WORK OF ART, A SCULPTURE: SWEET JOEY’S $300 JEANS

From work to play, jeans are the area’s every-season fashion staple. Sweet Joey’s, a select vintage men’s and women’s clothing and accessories store on Bangs Avenue, has become the ultimate resource for the best in custom-made denim for New York City stylistas as well as everyday jean junkies. I spoke with “Sweet” Joey Pisch and […]

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Architectural rendering of recently completed home on Borden Avenue.  Shopping, donating and volunteering at the ReStore helps your local community.

“EVERY DOLLAR SPENT SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY”: COASTAL HABITAT’S ReSTORE

For five years, Coastal Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore resale store has been part of the community – offering deals on furniture, appliances and housewares as well as serving as the major sustainable funding source for the organization’s affordable housing mission. This Saturday (Feb. 4), the ReStore celebrates its anniversary with discounts on every purchase.  I […]

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Asbury Park 2012 Calendar by Mike Black.  Image used with permission.

“I AM IN LOVE WITH ASBURY PARK AND THIS IS MY WAY OF TELLING THE WORLD”: PHOTOG MIKE BLACK

Area photographer Mike Black has been at most every event of note in our city for decades, capturing the moments with his camera.  His images of Bruce Springsteen on stage in town have been seen around the world. Recently, he released his first collection of stellar images in a 2012 calendar which benefits many great […]

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Peacock Christmas tree ornaments from Robert Legere Home in Asbury Park

THREE GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK LOCALLY & AROUND THE WORLD

It is nice to give and get fantastic gifts during the holidays.  It is even nicer when the smile on a recipient’s face is outweighed by the greater good a gift does.  Three gifts that give back both locally and around the world: “Carpenter’s Gift” book from Habitat for Humanity International Did you know that after […]

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20 GIFTS $20 OR LESS FROM LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES: HOMETOWN HOLIDAY 2011

Twenty high impact gifts with low impact on your wallet – they are all under $20 – and each one is courtesy of a different area small business. 1. Double dish by Joseph Joseph is perfect for shelled nuts, olives and edamame beans. A dish inside the bowl hides unsightly waste. “With a bag of pistachios, this […]

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