Middletown Author Inspires Community
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
Incorporating Nature with Education
“Though we often see ourselves as separate from nature, humans are also part of that wildness.” – Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods. Few people have spent time thinking about our disconnect from nature.In the field of education, this topic surfaces... Read More
Jersey Shore: Past Presidents’ Favorite Spots
The Jersey Shore has had its share of noteworthy visitors and residents throughout history. Everyone from moguls to mobsters, scoundrels to celebrities, pirates to presidents have spent time by our sandy shores. This month, we will focus on the last group... Read More
Let’s Talk About Cinnamon
Cinnamon has a warm, agreeably sweet, woody aroma that is delicate yet intense. The taste is fragrant with hints of clove and citrus. The presence of something called eugenol in the essential oil distinguishes cinnamon and gives it its note of clove. The... Read More
Day Trip Along Monmouth County’s Cultural and Heritage Tours
A fun and interesting day trip doesn’t always have to be a distance away. Sometimes, the best of ideas can be found right in your own backyard, and Monmouth County offers a wealth of options for delightful ways to spend your day. With that thought in... Read More
Special Events for January 2019
‘Apple Season’ Performance JAN. 10 to FEB. 10 NEW JERSEY REPERTORY COMPANY 179 BROADWAY, LONG BRANCH New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present the world premiere of E.M. Lewis’ Apple Season. Directed by Zoya Kachadurian, Apple Season stars... Read More
Blend on Main
This month, we started the new year with the quaint class of Blend on Main. Located in downtown Manasquan, it’s almost across the street from the Algonquin Theater and is directly underneath the historic Inn on Main. Due to this placement, Blend on... Read More
Small Ways to Save Big in the New Year
The most common resolutions for the New Year are to eat healthier, get more exercise and to save more money. Each of these resolutions can be tackled by making small changes in your life. For instance, the simple act of drinking more water can help you... Read More
12 Historic Places in Monmouth County
This month, we’ll stay in the Health and Fitness framework and give our brains a work-out by learning more about the glorious Garden State. As the New Year begins, why not make the resolution to learn more, see more, and experience more of what makes... Read More
Freezin’ for a Reason
A view from the front row doesn’t have to be indoors, even in the cold winter months. Sometimes, it’s quite a sight to see things from the water’s edge – including during January, when many brave, warmhearted people challenge frigid conditions... Read More
