Rising Above Challenges
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
Indoor Ice Skating Rinks
For some winter activity enthusiasts, the chill in the air in exhilarating. For others, the perfect winter outing would be spent indoors, staying warm and sipping hot cocoa. There is one traditional option that offers the best of both worlds: indoor ice... Read More
Piccola Italia
This month, we visited a restaurant that has been earning high ratings and customer loyalty since 2002. Piccola Italia is located in the Cobblestone Village strip mall in Ocean Township (or Oakhurst, depending on where you like to draw your line), just... Read More
Special Events for December 2017 & January 2018
December 3 Holiday Boutique – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, 171 Ridge Road, Rumson. Shmooze, shop, and support CBI and its religious school and preschool, and get ready to finish your holiday shopping all in one place. A portion... Read More
New Year’s Celebrations to Ring in 2018
New Year’s is a holiday that calls for celebration. Don’t get stressed out trying to find the master plan to ring in the New Year. You live in Monmouth County and read The Journal, your ultimate guide to what’s happening locally this holiday season!... Read More
Take Time Out to De-Stress
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
The Old First Church
Anyone who has driven along Kings Highway in the Village section of Middletown has seen the Old First Church. The white steepled landmark is also well-known to book lovers, as it is the site of the annual AAUW book sale. This historic landmark is still... Read More
The One-Dish Cookbook
For the budget conscious and for the home chef interested in quick and easy options, The One-Dish Cookbook is all you’re looking for. Written by Robert Ackart and available for checkout at the Colts Neck Library, the book is part of the Catherine Henning... Read More
Let’s Talk About Gingerbread
The earliest versions of gingerbread didn’t always contain ginger and weren’t always bread. The Romans prepared panis mellitus with German wheat flour, honey, pepper, and dried fruit. The Chinese mikong (honey bread) is mentioned as part of the rations... Read More
Autumn Festivals in Monmouth County
Living near the Jersey Shore, most would consider Monmouth County to be a summer town. While local residents and visitors love hanging out at the beach, they equally love spending just as much time picking pumpkins and sipping hot apple cider. To bring... Read More
