Author: Cheryl De Leon

Swing Time Sillies

This adorable toddler from Closter gets a kick out of the swing at Schauble Park.

Extended Family

A new-construction Ramsey house accommodates three generations—with a beachtime vibe they all enjoy.

Black Teams Up With White

A Woodcliff Lake home proves that a minimalist design pairing polar opposites can feel as warm as California.

Legacy Of A Storm

No one would choose this way to renovate their home. But when superstorm Sandy destroyed everything except for a coffee table, a family got a chance for the beach house of their dreams.

Homage To History

Designers made sure a Maplewood family’s brand-new kitchen was functional and modern, but with some very deliberate vintage touches.

Cancer Too Close To Home?

Environmental carcinogens may be lurking in the air, water and soil surrounding our residences, schools and workplaces. Here's what we can do to mitigate the risk.

Breast Cancer: What’s New

Just in time for pink-ribbon month, a talk with four oncologists offers an update on the second most malignancy in U.S. women.

Wood-Ridge vs. Wallington

Wallington High School cheerleaders brave the fall chill to support their school’s football team, where one sophomore captured this memorable photo.

Dumont’s New Firehouse Dog

Kiwi may not look like a typical rescue dog, but she looks like a natural on Dumont Fire Department’s Ladder 2 truck.

That Other Allergy Season

Spring's not the only culprit. Right now, as the leaves begin to fall, you may hear lots of people telling you "Gezundheit."

Farmhouse Flair

Somehow both capacious and cozy, a new-construction Holmdel home became a country-inspired “wow” for its owners.

Setting The Scene

Nestled in the Catskills, a Ridgewood family’s vacation home invited a redesign that would showcase nature in all its glory, from apple orchards to majestic mountains.

Dine With Us

Just like you, we love all things in Morris and Essex Counties —especially the food! And when a specific craving hits, we know exactly where to go. Here are some of our favorites.

Picture Perfect Plates

Their photos may whet our appetites, but which of the counties’ eateries make popular foodies’ mouths water?

Chef’s Choice

When 8 our counties’ top restaurateurs aren’t cooking up a storm — or dining in their own kitchens — you might find them at their own eateries.

Keeping Downtowns Vital

To maintain its distinctive quality of life, Bergen County must tackle the problem of empty storefronts. Some towns are trying imaginative solutions.

Joint Custody

They're marvels of anatomical engineering, those parts of your body where bones meet to allow movement. Here's how to protect them while leading an active life.

A Picture-Perfect Day

Guests celebrated a beautiful day and an even more gorgeous Nigerian wedding at the Atrium of Tenafly.

Follow The Leader

A Lodi hiker gets a bird’s eye view of a gaggle of Canada geese at Saddle River County Park.

These Kids Today

Worried about the state of U.S. youth? Check out 10 young Monmouth and Ocean super-achievers—in science, swimming, rowing, cooking and charity.

Is Your Child School-Ready?

A new academic year is almost here. Consider five wellness basics to make sure he or she is prepared for success.