Fitness

Lovin' Asbury Park

Here's why we love the best small beach town in the country Article by Ed Condran | Photography by Christina Smith There's so much to love in Asbury Park. There are so many shops, restaurants and venues to embrace. The town, which once inspired Bruce Springsteen's mournful "My City of Ruins" has come a long way from a generation ago when the Boss was moved to write his ode to the once proud shore destination.          However, Asbury Park, which was named best small beach town by Travel &...

Arts + Culture

The jersey for New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils reaches out for shore night Article by Ed Condran | Photography by Provided by the Devils No jersey says Jersey like the New Devils black jersey. The Garden State's only major level sports franchise that proudly has the state name in its moniker features the fashionable sweater with one apt word, 'Jersey.'  "We're the only team in New Jersey who represents New Jersey on our chest," New Jersey Devils marketing coordinator Jillian Frechette said while calling from her...

Education

Kiwanis and the Community

Where Community and Caring Come Together in Asbury Park thanks to the Kiwanis Club Article and Photography by Christina Smith In Asbury Park, community is more than a word,  it’s a feeling. It’s neighbors looking out for one another, local businesses stepping up without hesitation and volunteers quietly showing up where they’re needed most. Nowhere is that spirit more visible than in the work of the Kiwanis Club of Asbury Park, a group of dedicated residents committed to giving every child in...

Arts + Culture

Looking for Love

Couples who have found each other and where to look for love in Asbury Park Article and Photography by Angelica Niedermeyer   Cupid's arrow has struck a myriad of folks in Asbury Park. Three local couples share their favorite love stories and their favorite date night on a Monday night at the rustic-chic Lola’s European Cafe, the gelato bar was packed to the brim. Shannon O’Hara and Matthew Gomes, who have been together for two years, are hanging out. After growing up in North Jersey, but...