Lighthouses of the Jersey Shore
Sailors navigate uncertain waters by looking to lighthouses to bring them safely back to solid ground. The symbolism is too hard to resist as we begin our journey back to the comforts of the lives we know so well. So this month, Historic Havens will visit... Read More
My Visit to Sandy Hook
It was just another wonderfully warm and sunny day along the Jersey Shore, the type of weather that’s sinful not to take advantage of. With the sun shining and my pups passed out on the couch, I knew it was only right to take a drive over to Sandy... Read More
Quarantine Through the Eyes of a Teenager
Welcome to Teen Scene. Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact The Journal. We’ll help you polish it up,... Read More
My Visit to Sea Bright this Spring
As I drive from the Sea Bright Bridge onto Ocean Avenue, with “Jersey Girl” by Bruce Springsteen playing and the salty air beginning to fill my car, I can’t help but feel excitement for the summer ahead. While the sun begins to hide behind Chapel... Read More
Let’s Dish About Delicious Sweet, Summer Peas
The petite pea, sweet as can be, adds to any summer dish. Fleshy peas are actually the seed of the pod, which is the fruit. The pod of the pea is the vegetable and is a member of the legume family. Peas date back to biblical times and were cultivated... Read More
The Essential Supplies You May Not Have Known You Needed for your First Aid Kit and Medicine Cabinet
When your head hurts or you have a toothache, you need pain relievers. If you think your child has a fever, a thermometer is essential. Now, more than ever, it’s important to have a well-stocked medicine cabinet and first aid kit. In the early days... Read More
Exotic Thai Food Dining – Curbside
I never thought that we would come together for the third time without being able to share the details of dinner in one of our area restaurants. Last month I said I miss restaurants, and each week I miss them more. So this month, we re-assembled the review... Read More
Keeping Monmouth County History Alive with These Three Women
This month we are celebrating women who make a difference, as we look at three women who are keeping history alive. There are so many more including Roberta Van Anda, Muriel Smith, Gilda Rogers and Laura Atwell, to name a few. We also applaud all volunteers,... Read More
Local Teen Talks About her Future and Dedication to the Armed Forces
Welcome to Teen Scene. Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact The Journal. We’ll help you polish it up,... Read More
How to Boost your Brain Power, Especially During These Times
The past two months have tested the resolve of even the strongest people. Many have battled illness, mourned loved ones, learned how to teach their children at home, and tried to find ways to get fresh air while social distancing. You may have distracted... Read More
