Historic Places of The Garden State to Visit This New Year
As we make our resolutions and focus on health and fitness, January is the time to make the commitment to learn and see more of the history of the great Garden State. New Jersey’s role in this nation’s history is undeniable and, thanks to many dedicated... Read More
Taking it All In at the Philadelphia Musuem of Art
When winter’s chill sets in, there’s no better way to spend a day than by immersing yourself in the warmth and beauty of an art museum. And one of the region’s cultural centerpieces, just an easy drive away in the City of Brotherly Love, is the... Read More
New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Work in Bringing the Theatre to You
Who says you must travel to Broadway to see outstanding theatrical productions? Certainly not any savvy theatergoers in the Garden State – particularly those who follow news from the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, an organization whose mission is to nurture... Read More
My Visit to American Dream
When you think of the American Dream, do you think about a massive mall with an amusement park, water park, ski slope and ice rink? If you don’t, then I am about to blow your mind. East Rutherford has welcomed a mall that revolutionizes what we would... Read More
Koi Aisan Fusion: Two Locations to Choose from for Delicious Asian Eatery
Happy new decade, happy New Year and happy Chinese New Year! The year of the rat will blast off with dragons and fireworks on Saturday, Jan. 25. We thought we would kick off the new year with some good fortune (as in cookie) and we headed south to visit... Read More
M.A.S.T. Student’s Resolution to Help Native Americans
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 Make – and Keep – New Year’s Resolutions
In theory, the new year seems like a good time to make a change in your life. After a holiday season often filled with indulgences like eating, imbibing, shopping and celebrating, a blank new calendar offers a fresh start. In reality, the cold, dark days... Read More
Let’s Talk About Healthy Foods in the New Year
January: the month to start anew in everything we do. In this month people make promises to themselves to hit the gym and start a diet. But losing weight is not about denial. It’s about taking a holistic point of view of food and healthy living. Maximum... Read More
My Visit to Red Bank During the Holidays
I grew up walking into Red Bank with my best friends, wandering around Funk N Standard (who remembers that store?), taking goofy pictures in the photo booth and ending the day at Starbucks with a vanilla bean Frappuccino (I was in middle school –save... Read More
The Importance of Protecting Privacy in Today’s Digital World
I recently read Danah Boyd’s book “It’s Complicated” and was sparked to write about privacy, a topic I speak to faculty and students about regularly. For most of my life, invoking privacy meant keeping some ideas and information to myself and... Read More
