Morris/Essex Health & Life

Get Outside: Hiking in Morris and Essex Counties

Families and advanced athletes alike will find an abundance of scenic trails in Morris and Essex counties that suit their hiking preferences, whether it’s a casual stroll with a view or a rugged challenge.

The Art of Crafts

From pubs to restaurants to the dinner table at home, local brewers are raising the bar with their artisanal beers.

Sleep Well, Do Good

Scott and Missy Tannen can sleep at night knowing their luxury sheets are changing the textile industry.

Let's Go Dutch

Turn off that phone and enjoy the rustic rights and tempting tastes of Pennsylvania dutch country, surprisingly close to home.

Tropical Treat

Snack on Vitamin-C packed pineapple and you'll feel like you're on vacation-and reap health benefits too..

Deep Freeze

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

Go Bowling

Playa Bowls, a Belmarbased company, is proving that its health-conscious menu isn’t just for the Shore crowd.

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.