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Day Trip to Field Station: Dinosaurs

“Nine minutes from Manhattan, 90 million years back in time.” That’s the description you’ll find for Field Station: Dinosaurs, a unique family attraction at Overpeck Park in Leonia, NJ. If you like to think big, this outdoor prehistoric theme... Read More

Let’s Talk About Zucchini

The wonderfully versatile zucchini gets its own celebration day on Aug. 8. Anyone who grows zucchini knows they are abundant and prolific in summer and are worthy of celebrating, because so many dishes can be made with them! Zucchini’s name is Italian... Read More

Broadway Bargains

Monmouth County residents are fortunate to have many theaters available locally, featuring a wide variety of outstanding plays, musicals, comedy, concerts, and more – all just minutes away. But there’s something special about a night out on Broadway... Read More

Neapoli in Red Bank

We decided to leave waterfront dining to the visiting shore tourists and went to check out Neapoli, which has taken over the space that was occupied for years by Gaetano’s. It’s a quick turn off Broad Street, close to the Red Bank action but not right... Read More

End-of-Summer Activities

As the summer winds down and the school year looms ahead, consider trading in lazy summer days for some of these fun-filled events for the whole family! On Saturday, Aug. 25, check out Pier Village’s Jazz and Blues Festival. Let the kids dance on the... Read More

Day Trip to Governors Island

There’s a “new” island, with a long history, just off the shores of New York City and Brooklyn, that makes a perfect day trip for families, couples, history lovers, horticulturists, sightseers, artists, runners, and others who may simply seek out... Read More

Up, Up and Away 

New Jersey has a rich aviation history. Here are a few notable events: • 1793: French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first flight in the Western Hemisphere when he ascended from Philadelphia, flew across the Delaware River and landed in Deptford. •... Read More

Surf Star Creates a Wave

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, so... Read More

The Joy of Eating Natural Foods

Health-conscious Americans have wonderful cookbooks devoted to healthful eating. “The Joy of Eating Natural Foods” is one of them, located in the Colts Neck Library’s Catherine Henning Cookbook Collection. Agnes Toms, author of this organic cookbook,... Read More

Tips for Heading to the Beach with Kids

Beach day prep before you had kids: Grab your beach bag, favorite sunglasses and flip flops, and head to the nearest beach. Bonus points if you remembered a towel. Beach day prep after kids: Multiply that by 500 and accept that you will never have enough... Read More