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 […]
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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….
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…
June
08
NJ’S LARGEST GLBTQ PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL CELEBRATES DIVERSITY FOR 26th YEAR
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Your local look at the 26th Annual Pride Parade and Festival….
May
03
ASBURY PARK HOSTS EAST COAST’S LARGEST CAT CONVENTION: RAISES FUNDS & AWARENESS
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The recent cat convention in Asbury Park brought more than 5000 feline fans together, raising funds and awareness….
March
30
NEW JERSEY’S FIRST CAT CAFE TO OPEN IN ASBURY PARK
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In a whisker of time, Asbury Park will become home to New Jersey’s first cat café, Catsbury Park on Cookman Avenue….
ASBURY PARK: CITY TO SEE 