Aberdeen, NJ – Children helping children is an invaluable lesson that is taught at Home Away From Home Academy.  Each year, the school participates in a Toy Drive to benefit those less fortunate; this year they put their efforts toward Toys for Tots, working with the Marine Reserves in Red Bank, NJ.  Phyllis Visone, owner,… Read More »

As part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, Monmouth County Historical Association is pleased to welcome Jess LeVine to speak on Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 pm.   The talk will include discussion about those who gave their all, veterans’ accounts and memories of their tours and the Monmouth home front during the war years.  The lecture… Read More »

For many families, summer is the time to balance academic enrichment and fun-in-the-sun adventures. While parents sort through the exciting options that will give their children a summer to remember, choices that offer a combined program of academic study and day and sport camps are becoming a popular option for parents who want to give… Read More »

The creative team at Currents Magazine is very proud to bring you our cover shot and feature story on the locally grown Mr. Green Tea Ice Cream Co. based in Keyport. Shooting ice cream is a tricky proposition, so rather than experiment a delicious afternoon away, we turned to an exceptional team of professionals to… Read More »

Nothing stimulates the senses like food. It touches us in a primal way and gratifies through limitless taste profiles, haunting scents, touch, even sound, but its most seductive face is visual. Just look at a picture of a gooey chocolate cake, a homemade lasagna or a bountiful paella and you’re off to another place. Expert… Read More »

Shrewsbury, NJ – July 25, 2011 – World Jeep Chrysler, World Subaru & World Volkswagen recently announced the recipients of a scholarship program that the dealer group started last year. Ken Schwartz, the dealership’s owner, started the program last year in hopes to support local students who are making the world a better place. The… Read More »

American Flag Flying Facts With Flag Day in June, the Fourth in July and all the parades and longer summer hours, we’ll be seeing a lot of Old Glory. While we probably all know the stars stand for the states and the 13 stripes for the colonies, it’s good to brush up on some basic… Read More »

In it’s first year, Kick Cancer Overboard (a local non-profit organization) was able to sponsor 16 people whose lives have been affected to sail to Bermuda for free.

As part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, Monmouth County Historical Association is pleased to welcome Joseph G. Bilby

The school year is winding down, and every student has summer on their minds. Playing in the sand, camping in the woods, its amazing if students can focus enough to take their final exams. However, summer means safety for some students, actually nearly 280,000 students. Many students look to summer as the ultimate end to… Read More »

Currents’ own food editor Jimi Hilton continues his journey through the alphabet of under-estimated ingredients…working backwards this time. Spring has sprung — and among the many treats that nature brings our way each spring are those beautiful, bright green bunches of watercress. Watercress is high on the list of “superfoods”: It is a member of… Read More »

Wine Trends 2011: The year of the comeback What are the new trends for wine in 2011? Well, let’s begin with the fact consumers are still looking for quality and are willing to pay for it, but value is more important. Many wine directors are heeding customer suggestions and are highlighting value rather than price on… Read More »

The Stars Challenge Announces Summer Camp at Sandy Hook Rumson, NJ — Stephen and Margaret Ann Chappell, founders of The Stars Challenge creative science program for middle school students, have announced the return of Summer Camp at Sandy Hook.  Sponsored in cooperation with the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) at Sandy Hook, the… Read More »

Soup’s On Paired with a salad or the classic sandwich combo, soup satisfies the spirit and warms the home. With a virtually limitless range of ingredients and styles, from creamy bisques, to nurturing broths to hearty chilis, soup will always get a group around the table. Of recent note, Fox News political pundit Chris Wallace,… Read More »

School Time 7 Tips To Stay On Track   With the holidays come and gone and spring on its way, now is the time of year when many students begin to feel sluggish in school and have difficulty concentrating or staying motivated in the classroom. However, a large percentage of the school year still remains so it’s… Read More »

Asbury Park Trading Post. A Brand New World The urge to re-invent yourself, to change your job, your whole way of life is something a lot of people think about, but very few have the courage to do. Pat Jordan is one of those rare adventurous spirits who put down her putters to see if the… Read More »

Beth-Ann Rooney Owner Monmouth Beach Plantation Shutters and Blinds How does a former flight attendant become one of NJ’s leading indoor window treatment experts? Part of the story came naturally, and the rest was fueled with drive and passion. Actually, life on the road was the beginning to this successful start for Beth-Ann Rooney, owner… Read More »

Healthy You Natural Remedies for Winter Woes…Inside and Out! The brighter days of early March make most people anxious for the warmer air of Spring. Here are some natural ways to lift your spirits, while you wait.       Parched and Flaky Skin Apply Aloe Vera over still damp skin. Aloe’s excellent soothing, healing,… Read More »

Got the Winter Blues? Fashion If being buried in snow has left you yearning for a late Winter vacation, or just seriously looking forward to Spring, the runways of Resort and Spring 2011 give a bright new meaning to the phrase “Winter Blues”. From current feminine florals, whimsical prints, and classic stripes, blue is by… Read More »

Camp! Cake! Kids! Even though our cars are still glazed with road salt, it’s time to start seeking out Summer Camps for the kids. After a winter of snow days and ‘I’m boreds’, it’s something nice to think about. Start by thinking about what your child would benefit from and enjoy the most. Then take… Read More »

Reports today state that New York and New Jersey have both spent their entire snow cleanup budget. New Jersey has spent more than the $41 Million set aside for winter cleanup, and New York has spent more it’s $20 Million allocated for snow removal. NEW YORK (CBS 2 / WCBS 880) — After four storms… Read More »

Monmouth County Weather Center Information Monday January 24, 2010. Is it another snow week for NJ? NJ.com says to expect slushy storm this week after the freezing weather. The winter storm targeting New Jersey on Wednesday will likely be the worst weather event to hit the Garden State since December’s massive blizzard, the state’s climatologist… Read More »

“The Lucky Name” Annual Fundraiser hosted by The Newcomers’ Club of Rumson- Fair Haven – Little Silver -Shrewsbury A fun and exciting cocktail reception fundraiser for the benefit of Life Guard Ecumenical Foundation (LGEF), a Fair Haven based charity.* Newcomers’ Club of Rumson – Fair Haven – Little Silver – Shrewsbury, was established in 1972…. Read More »

Get ‘Lucky’ at February 4 Chance Auction & Dinner Dance The Atlantic Highlands PTO invites all area residents to share a “Little Bit of Luck” at their Chance Auction & Dinner Dance on Friday, February 4, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., at the Shore Casino, overlooking Atlantic Highlands Harbor & Marina. This popular evening… Read More »

Out with the Old in with the New. Red Bank Business Closings and Openings in 2011. Read all of the Red Bank Openings and Closings >>

New Jersey Snow Totals have been between 6 to 12 Inches. Check out snow totals from all over New Jersey or let us know how much snow you got. National Weather Service snowfall unofficial totals: ATLANTIC COUNTY Estell Manor — 5 inches Hammonton — 4 Galloway — 1.7 Pleasantville — 1.5 Atlantic City — 1.5… Read More »