![]() ![]() Sure, they’ll gladly accept a new laptop, or maybe even a retreat to somewhere remote where they can focus on their new novel (or the scenery from the window).īut if you’re looking for something a little more useful than a simple notebook (it’s our experience that these also go down well), a Story Planner subscription will do the trick, making it the perfect gift for writers. NEXT: Columnist Jerry Carino's favorite story of 2017.Finding the perfect gift for writers in your household can be tricky. As a gay man, I am so proud that we continue to tell these stories throughout the paper and on app.com. This quote from Asbury Park historian and author Kathy Kelly says it all: "Asbury Park was a destination, a safe destination, for the gay community, even when it was the least safe place in New Jersey from a perception perspective." Alex’s story is also another example of the Asbury Park Press’ commitment to covering the city’s growing and diverse LGBT community. ![]() We knew that the LGBT community played a significant role in bringing the city back in the 1990s, but Alex takes that a step further by chronicling how Asbury Park has always been a haven. This story was part of our continuing look at the city's economic boom. With this piece, Alex Biese tells a story that is long overdue: How the LGBT community and Asbury Park have always been connected. Here is Features planner Bill Canacci's favorite story of 2017: See all of the Asbury Park Press staff selections here. Others were heartwarming moments they were honored to witness. So were critical reporting that prompted change in the community. Watch Video: Jerry Carino: A Helping Hand for Jersey Shore familiesĪsbury Park Press reporters, photographers and videographers spent countless hours documenting hundreds of important, emotional or just plain weird stories in 2017.Īs the year rolls to a close, we asked each journalist to select their favorite work of 2017 and explain its significance to them. ![]()
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