
My Visit to My Dog’s Favorite Places
There for you when you get home, with a tail wagging. An overwhelming day that is turned joyous when kisses and cuddles from your furry friends ensue. Through quarantine, our pets have been there for the long days of walking around the house aimlessly,... Read More

What to Know Before Adopting a Pet
If there was a silver lining in the dark cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, it helped animal shelters. Many people who stayed home for months have adopted pets, and some shelters even had waiting lists. The benefits of having a pet are numerous. Having a... Read More

Dining with Draz at Via Avanti in Shrewsbury
Over the last few months, I have learned that New Jersey is not short on diners. What we need are more tables. We diners are eagerly waiting to get back inside. We started off by visiting a restaurant that didn’t take reservations and, upon arriving,... Read More

Exploring the Historic Haven That is Monmouth Park
The noble stallion and the many beautiful, inspiring horse farms are a grand part of life in Monmouth County. Some are recreational horses, others are business partners, and one of the national showplaces of thoroughbred horseracing is Monmouth Park in... Read More

Let’s DISH and Talk About Pet Food
You love to cook for your family, and if you have a pet, they are a part of your family, too. People thrive on home-cooked foods, and your dog who gives you so much pleasure, love and companionship deserves to eat nutritious, delicious foods as well. Pet... Read More

My Visit to the Red Bank Farmers Market
I began my day bright and early, waking up with the sun. What better place to do so than Sea Bright Beach? I always cherish my Sundays, so why not be awake for most of it? The sun began to peak out from the horizon while the sky was painted with an orange-pink... Read More

Highlands, Waterfront Eatery Proved to be the Perfect Spot for a Summer Night
We just had to have the summer at the shore experience, so off we went for a meal with a view at Proving Ground Waterfront Dining in Highlands. Everything was just right. The weather was great, so clear that we could easily see the Verrazano Bridge and... Read More

Another Historic Haven of Monmouth County: The Historic Harry Borden Home
This month, Historic Havens was invited into the private home of Gail and Mike Forrest, of Shrewsbury, who have lived in this circa-1904 home at 909 Broad St. since 1998. Mike said that he and Gail looked at as many as 60 houses but always kept returning... Read More

Tips to Make Summer Reading Fun for Kids
Most school children are required to read some books during the summer months. This assignment outside of the regular academic year is important for several reasons. It helps maintain critical thinking skills and prevents the loss of learning skills that... Read More

How an “Invisible” Disability Changed a Local Teen’s Life – And Others – In a Positive Way
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