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Asbury Ocean Club Coming to Asbury Park

The Asbury Ocean Club project is a new 16 story mixed use building located in Asbury Park, NJ. The site currently has partial concrete foundations and structure that reaches up to the 3rd level in some locations. The design approach includes the incorporation... Read More

Holmdel for the Holidays

It’s time for the holidays in Holmdel, and the Holmdel Recreation Office has some fun events planned to help you celebrate the season with family, friends, and neighbors. Mark the dates! “Christmas Celebration” Cooking Class The theme for this month’s... Read More

Holy Cross Honors Grandparents

Holy Cross School held its annual Grandparents’ Day celebration on Oct. 26, with students in kindergarten through grade 8 hosting their loved ones for a variety of activities. The day began with a school-wide Mass. Students then returned to their classrooms... Read More

First Aid Volunteerism is a Great Resolution

If one of your resolutions for the approaching New Year is to give service to others, then the Holmdel First Aid Squad has a perfect way to help you keep that resolution. The township squad is a completely volunteer-driven organization and is always looking... Read More

The Journal’s Nick Deckmejian Moves On

The Journal would like to extend best wishes and a fond farewell to Nicholas Deckmejian, who worked as staff writer, marketing consultant and board member for the Colts Neck Business Association. Nick was an integral part of The Journal staff and will... Read More

Thompson Girls Soccer Posts Winning Season

The Thompson Middle School girls soccer team closed out the 2018 campaign undefeated with a 12-0 record and were crowned Middle School Shore Conference Champions. The Lions came off an 8-4 campaign in 2017 and had posted a 7-4-1 mark in 2016. Third-year... Read More

Tomorrow is a National Day of Mourning – Here’s What’s Closed

On December 5th, 2018 The United States will observe a National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush’s funeral. Former president George H.W. Bush died on Friday, November 30th, 2018 in Texas. A National Day of Mourning is a day marked by mourning... Read More

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We welcome story ideas, local event listings, fundraiser/social photos, and important announcements (people of interest, milestones, celebrations, etc.). We also feature photos from local photographers on our monthly covers. To contribute to The Journal,... Read More

Count Basie Changes Name

The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank recently unveiled the new name for its main performing space, and it’s not hard to miss. The new sign reads “Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre” on top of the Basie’s marquee. “This is the ascension... Read More

Former Student and Superstar Charlie Puth visits Hometown

Forrestdale students and staff were treated to a surprise when former student and music superstar Charlie Puth popped in for a trip down memory lane. The visit was filmed for a segment to appear later this year on CBS Sunday Morning. Students, staff,... Read More