Life + Culture

Turning Grief into Purpose

Lindsay Schambach’s Mission at Imagine Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Lindsay Schambach Lindsay Schambach never envisioned a career in grief support. The former Newark teacher and charter school principal thought her life’s purpose was firmly planted in education. But when her husband, Mike Schambach—Montclair State’s head men’s lacrosse coach and a Bridgewater native—passed away from stage four colon cancer in 2018, everything changed. Left widowed at 35 with two young children...

Life + Culture

Paws, Smiles & Star Moments

Highlights from Our 2025 Cover Model Casting Call Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Jackie Korn - Korn Dogs NJ We came. We saw. We wagged! A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to our Bridgewater  2025 Cover Model Casting Call —and especially to all the fabulous pups who showed up ready for their close-up. The energy, joy, and community spirit on display made this one of our most memorable events yet. This year’s casting call was bigger than ever! With so many adorable...

Food + Beverage

Peanut Butter Oat Balls

A Wholesome Snack for Pups and Their Tiny Humans Article by Jane Alzate At Graze Craze of Wyckoff, we absolutely love creating experiences that bring families and their furry companions together. One of our favorite moments during your recent event was seeing kids and pups nibbling happily side by side—whether it was fresh fruits and veggies or our crowd-favorite  peanut butter oat ball treats . These oat balls are not only quick and easy to make, but they’re also wholesome enough for kids ...

Life + Culture

‘Seed Cats’ and a Mighty Mission

Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue Article by Lauren Lovallo | Photography by Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue Some startups launch with seed money. Edie Hogan, president and founder of Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue, jokes that she launched with “seed cats” instead. For many years, Hogan balanced working full time while volunteering with various cat rescues, shelters and foster programs in New Jersey. But in February 2021, when an acquaintance approached her about rescuing two female cats from a difficult...