Author: Cheryl De Leon

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Sibling Bonding

A lucky Manalapan woman captures a special moment between her grandkids.
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Monmouth Celebrates 250

Commemorate America’s 250th with historical reenactments, 5Ks, community-wide bashes, fireworks and much more!
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20 Fun Events To Kick-Start Summer

From World Cup watch parties and live theater to festive concerts and open mic nights, there’s something for everyone happening this month.
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Pool With A View

Living on a 25-acre farm in Mendham has its perks. Where else can one lounge poolside within sight of horses in a nearby pasture?
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Landscape Redeemed

With subtle improvements as well as conspicuous ones, the outdoor upgrade at a Colts Neck home goes the whole nine yards.
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Marble, She Said

With a party-perfect flow and an elegantly classic material, an outdoor living space in Franklin Lakes reflects the vision of one of the homeowners, an interior designer.
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A Backyard Steps Up

Once just a grassy slope, this Ho-Ho-Kus yard transforms into a multi-tiered entertainment zone.
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Backyard Paradise

The new Alpine home already had a builtin pool. Then the landscape designer gave it palm trees, a dramatic fire feature and the feel of a luxe tropical resort.
At Home Testing

Is At-Home Testing For You?

Today, getting personal medical news is easier and more convenient than ever. But know what that news can actually reveal—and what it can’t.
Natures Turn

It’s Nature’s Turn Again

More and more Bergen residents are renovating their landscapes to make them more sustainable. That means favoring native plants over invasive, non-native species.
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Ready For The Big Party

Boning up on history was only part of the preparation to help Monmouth make a splash during America’s 250th birthday celebration this summer.
At Home Testing

Is At-Home Testing For You?

Today, getting personal medical news is easier and more convenient than ever. But know what that news can actually reveal—and what it can’t.
At Home Testing

Is At-Home Testing For You?

Today, getting personal medical news is easier and more convenient than ever. But know what that news can actually reveal—and what it can’t.
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7 Spots Where Birders Flock

Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s feathered beauties—from harriers and hummingbirds to egrets and eagles—at these bird havens.
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Expand Your Barbecue Menu

These juicy kabobs are ready to turn your next backyard cookout into an event—no matter the occasion.
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Everybody In!

Members of the Hackensack rowing team take the plunge on their last day of practice.
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8 Spots For BBQ—Your Way

Whether you’re searching for meaty dishes or you’re eager to fire up the grill yourself, these Bergen businesses can help.
Swiped Right

Swiped Right, Fell In Love

After a serendipitous meeting and years of shared adventures, a couple brings their love story full circle with an elegant summer wedding.
Sweet Start

A Sweet Start

How to plan the perfect christening celebration? For an Emerson family, it required a little trust—and lots of desserts.
Boys Big Moment

A Boy’s Big Moment

For a Ramsey family’s third son’s bar mitzvah party, it was finally time to go all out.
Tradition Twist

Tradition With A Twist

Two families’ histories were powerfully felt when a couple tied the knot in Spring Lake last October. But the bride and groom also added touches of their own.
Jazz Age Birthday Bash

Jazz Age Birthday Bash

A Brielle man marked his first half-century with an event full of the speakeasy spirit of the 1920s.
Feeling Wheezy

Feeling Wheezy?

Adult-onset asthma, which can mimic other conditions, often goes undiagnosed. Fortunately, treatment can help.
Make Parties Pop

They Make Parties Pop

More and more hosts are working with professional event planners to pull off pictureperfect celebrations. But is that expertise worth the extra cost?
Feeling Wheezy

Feeling Wheezy?

Adult-onset asthma, which can mimic other conditions, often goes undiagnosed. Fortunately, treatment can help.