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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...
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Pantry With a Purpose
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges Sees Record Need as It Continues Serving With Dignity Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) With grocery prices continuing to soar and economic strain persisting across many communities, the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) has become a lifeline for thousands of food-insecure residents in Orange, East Orange and West Orange. The volunteer-powered nonprofit distributes food and essential...
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Care in Action
How the Healthcare Foundation of NJ turns equity into impact across Greater MetroWest. Article by Nicholas Xavier Hall | Photography by The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Founded in 1996, the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey has been fervently dedicated to reducing the disparities found in access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in the greater Newark and Jewish community of the Greater MetroWest (this includes Newark, Millburn, South Orange, East Orange, West Orange...
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Roast & Toast
A foolproof garlic–onion chicken to crown the table. Article and Photography by David Burke It’s what I call roast season, when colder weather and the holidays make the aroma and sizzle of a centerpiece roast feel almost primeval. As a chef, cooking a roast at home is extra appealing because restaurants keep me on single portions; chefs like to do at home what they don’t do at work. There’s a lot to like about roasts any time of year: the deep flavor from caramelization that creates an...
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