Entertainment

A Front Row Look at the Barefoot Country Music Fest

Wildwood, NJ Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by David Surks Garden State City Lifestyle was grateful to have a front-row view on Wildwood’s iconic beach at the 2025 Barefoot Country Music Fest — and it did not disappoint. Held June 19–22, the four-day celebration drew thousands of fans from across the nation to sing, dance and soak in coastal vibes. Headliners included Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts and Jordan Davis, with more than 40 additional artists...

Life + Culture

Faith in Action

Immaculate Heart Academy students turn compassion into more than 31,000 service hours Article and Photography by AnneMarie Vaughn Service at Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) is more than a requirement; it is central to the school’s mission. Students regularly put their faith into action by serving the community and ministering to people in need through a wide variety of opportunities. IHA’s Campus Ministry program, led by Emily Ash, Class of 2019, is off to a busy start this year. Ash credits...

Professional Services

Giving Back, One Case at a Time

Seigel Law’s charity fund turns legal success into community support. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Seigel Law At Seigel Law, community service is more than a value — it’s a practice woven into the firm’s foundation. When attorney Jonas Seigel joined the firm, he launched the Seigel Law Charity Fund, pledging to donate a portion of every fee to local charities. The American Bar Association has recognized the fund as a model for other law firms, highlighting its unique approach...

Health + Wellness

Thank Yourself

The Case for Practicing Self-Gratitude Article by Hilary Russo We talk a lot about gratitude. From keeping journals and writing thank-you notes to remembering to count our blessings. And it’s true: study after study has shown that practicing gratitude improves happiness, strengthens resilience, and even has measurable effects on the brain. But here’s the thing: most of us direct gratitude outward. We thank others, the universe, even our morning cup of coffee. Rarely do we stop and say, ...