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A Legacy of Beauty
For 65 years, Panico Salon has been transforming more than hairstyles. It has built generations of trust, confidence and community in the heart of Ridgewood. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Andrew Fein For some families, traditions are passed down around the dinner table. For the Panico family, they have been passed from one salon chair to the next. As Panico Salon celebrates 65 years, the third-generation family business continues to prove that its greatest achievement is not...
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Local Services
Where Love Continues to Grow
Born from one little girl’s wish, Josephine’s Garden brings comfort, hope and healing to families throughout Bergen County and beyond. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Heidi Hartung-Rispoli There are some gardens planted with flowers. Others are planted with purpose. At Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital in Hackensack, a rooftop garden filled with colorful artwork, butterflies, flowers, frogs, a wishing fountain and places to play carries the vision of a little girl whose...
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Food + Beverage
Your Guide to Thanksgiving
Celebrate the season with local flavors, meaningful traditions and simple ways to gather with gratitude. Article and Photography by Carly Mac Manus Thanksgiving has a way of bringing us back to what matters. Across Bergen County, kitchens will fill with familiar aromas, dining rooms will become gathering places and favorite family recipes will make their annual return. But somewhere between preparing the turkey and finding enough chairs for everyone, it's easy to forget that the best parts of...
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Shopping
Fashion Runs in the Family
Sisters Erica Thomas and Miriam Steketee turned a shared love of fashion, family and community into Midland Park’s Lulu + Bo. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Clara Wang Photography For sisters Erica Thomas and Miriam Steketee, Lulu + Bo Boutique has always been about more than what hangs on the racks. It is about family, community and creating a place where women can walk in, feel happy, forget about everything else for a little while and simply enjoy shopping. The sisters grew...
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At Northern Highlands City Lifestyle, we celebrate Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River through stories that reflect the heart of the community. From local leaders and small businesses to fun events and hidden gems, we spotlight what makes this area shine. Each month, our print, digital, and social content-brought to life by a talented creative team-spotlights what makes the Northern Highlands a wonderful place to live.












