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Deep Freeze

A new spa in Rockaway offers a unique treatment: cyrotherapy.

Go With the Flow

Work on your breathing techniques, flexibility and strength this summer with the help of a gentle yoga class.

Eateries Honored

The inaugural Garden State Culinary Arts Awards were announced this spring, honoring the best New Jersey restaurants and chefs who give us the chance to wine and dine or simply enjoy a burger and a beer.

It Takes a Village...

The Montclair Foundation awarded a $3,500 grant to Laptop Upcycle, which runs a program that provides free laptops to underserved students in Montclair.

A Fashionable Comeback

Popular plus-size clothing store Ashley Stewart recently made a return to Newark, much to the delight of loyal customers who saw its previous location on Broad Street close several years ago.

Work it Out

Founded and operated by trainer and former pro baseball player Mike Piercy, the LAB in Fairfield wants to be the go-to place for every type of fitness need.

Full Steam Ahead

The Montville Library offers a fun approach to learning for students in grades 6 through 12 with its STEAM program

Kudos

Essex County student Megan Hackett competed on an episode of Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” that aired April 11.

Park It!

Instead of the usual big-city or beach vacations, set your sights—and your GPS—on one of the country’s 59 national parks. There’s plenty for everyone in your family to enjoy, from sea to shining sea.

Proud Mary

Mix this popular cocktail for a morning dose of veggies—and a hangover cure.

Cool As a Cucumber

This summer favorite is a low-calorie, tasty way to stay hydrated as the weather warms.

Cinar

Discover this Turkish delight, newly opened in the heart of Emerson.

Stories to Tell

Investigative reporter Sarah Wallace opens up about her career as a journalist and her life in Bergen County—including the best places to grab a bite.

Island Life

A quest for an island in a slightly too-narrow kitchen inspired a unique solution from one intrepid local designer.

Exercising Outdoors Beats the Gym By a Mile

Sure, a climate-controlled gym with amazing amenities can be a pleasant place to work out, especially in winter, but science suggests there are powerful advantages to leading an active lifestyle in the great outdoors.

It’s a Shore Thing

Miles of beaches line the Jersey coastline, but there’s much more to see than the ocean when you go down the Shore. Check out three of our favorites.