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Downtown After Sundown

Jazz is an original American art form. With roots in the Deep South, jazz exploded onto the music scene just as America was coming of age during the early 20th century. Characterized by scat singing, improvisation and rhythmic patterns, jazz tends to evoke images of dark, smoky clubs and cool cat musicians playing throughout the […]

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Happy Father’s Day

I once overheard that if a grill is the equivalent of a man’s family minivan, a smoker is his mid-life crisis Dodge Challenger SRT-8. This made me wonder, what is it about men and their need to cook slabs of meat over an open flame while standing outside?  Maybe it’s primal, that is, there’s an […]

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Zoning Code Labyrinth

Have you dreamed of increasing or simply changing the footprint of your home? Perhaps you’d like to add that fourth bedroom, or remove some walls to connect your kitchen and family room. Maybe it’s adding the pool you’ve always wanted since you were an 8-year old. Assuming that you have the financial means to pursue your […]

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Vizcaya

  When you visit Vizcaya in West Orange, you will feel that you’ve been transported to the coastline of Spain. Offering New Word luxury and Old World charm, this exclusive gated community that lies atop a ridge overlooking a canopy of trees has to be seen to be believed. European-inspired and flooded with elegant details, […]

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Share the Vision

There’s no doubt that technology has significantly improved our lives. Productivity, connectivity, health, entertainment – the list of how technology has positively impacted mankind is a long one. But while technology has simplified life for most, for some it’s a real game changer. For example, take the visually impaired. Technology exists today that allow persons […]

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Summit Speech School

You can only imagine what goes through a parent’s mind after being told their baby can not hear. Can my child live a normal life?  Can she be productive? The answer to both of those questions is yes, it is possible, and odds are greater the earlier that intervention occurs. Located in New Providence, for […]

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Imagine

Grief is an overwhelming, complex and personal emotion. It’s natural, but is unique to each person. We all cope differently, and while there is no prescribed process, there are therapies that over time have shown to be effective helping individuals coping with death or life-altering illness. Grieving can be especially hard for children and adolescents. […]

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Girl Power

Adolescence is an important time in a girl’s life. These years are formative and transformative. It is during this time when important habits are learned and qualities are formed that, for better or for worse, may define a girl for the rest of her life. This period can also be a stressful one for many […]

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The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

In a state as wealthy as New Jersey, it’s hard to believe that there are children and adults who go to bed each evening hungry. Some are homeless, but most are not. Many have jobs, but fail to earn an income that would place them above the US poverty level. It’s a daily and weekly […]

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A Sound Start

The importance of communication for a baby’s development cannot be understated. It builds the foundation of parental/child attachment, forges relationships and drives learning. To achieve optimal development, a baby needs to be exposed to over 30,000 words per day. What happens to a baby who is born with profound, but untreated hearing loss? For starters, […]

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The Backyard Oasis

Once upon a time, the average American backyard was furnished with webbed back aluminum lawn chairs, plastic tables, ornamental pink flamingos and improvised volleyball nets. It was the children’s play area, the dog’s rest room and the place you’d go to barbecue hamburgers. Today, a backyard is more akin to an oasis – a place […]

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Vote Early! Vote Often!

On Wednesday, May 16th at 5:00pm, the polls will close on the initial round of our 100th Home Sale Program and the top six charity vote getters will be moving on. Each of this year’s 17 designated charities work tirelessly to make our corner of the world a better place.  Their goals are inspiring and most importantly, they […]

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Mother’s Day Bliss

 “Motherhood is a choice you make everyday, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.” ? Donna Ball, At Home on Ladybug Farm Motherhood […]

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The Garden State? More Like the Education State!

To someone not from New Jersey, a mention of the state probably conjures up images of the Jersey Shore, Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. I doubt they would be thinking about New Jersey’s public schools. But, did you know that New Jersey high schools are among the best in the country? In some of the top […]

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The Celebration of Life

You may have read about Nicole Miller last year. A precocious first grader, Nicole was born with a genetic kidney disorder. While waiting for a new kidney, Nicole’s health took a turn for the worse. Her parents were ruled out as suitable donors. While her doctors scrambled to find a donor and her prognosis grew […]

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Happy Feet

Is it possible to look at a penguin and not smile? They hug. They kiss. They waddle. They even star in Hollywood films. It’s no wonder Essex County granted the Turtle Back Zoo $6 million to upsize the penguin’s small digs. In May, the penguins will move into their new luxurious 4,300 square foot home […]

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A guide to navigating the NJ Suburban Jungle

Suburban life isn’t too much different than city life, but there are tradeoffs. Instead of having 40 restaurants in an eight-block radius to choose from for dinner, you have grassy parks and tree-covered walking trails. Instead of a doorman, you have laundry and packages left at your doorstep. Instead of D’Agostino, you have Kings. And […]

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