
Health + Wellness
Helping Minds Heal and Grow
At Northern New Jersey CBT, Fernando Palumbo helps patients rediscover peace within. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Emma Cleary Photography The son of two police officers, Ferdinando Palumbo set out to follow his parents into the uniform and badge. But life had other plans. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves (still wearing a uniform) and enrolled in college, a requirement his parents set for enlistment. That detour sparked an interest in mental health, particularly PTSD. After...
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Health + Wellness
The Power of Intuitive Connection
At SpiritHealer Wellness, Nicole Colella guides clients using energy-centered practices. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Stephanie Blum, Alessandra Guarneri Nicole Colella is quite literally in the business of energy. As an advocate for holistic wellness, she often describes herself as a human tuning fork. For Colella, it’s all about the vibrations people put out into the world. “If you have two tuning forks, the other one will ring and match the frequency and vibration of the...
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Health + Wellness
Resilience Through Grace
Emma’s courageous cancer journey inspired her father’s path to recovery. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by AJ Wyman Sometimes life changes in a moment so small, you almost miss it. For AJ and Lindsey Wyman, a simple worry about their infant daughter, Emma, soon became every parent’s worst fear and the beginning of a journey that would test their family’s strength. What started as a late-night trip to the emergency room quickly became a series of hospital visits and inconclusive...
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Health + Wellness
Where Prevention Meets Real Accessibility
Saint Clare’s primary care office makes routine care easier with walk-ins, screenings, and preventive services. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Stephanie Blum, Alessandra Guarneri As a new year begins, many people recommit to their health, and one of the simplest ways to do that is through routine primary care. Amid an increasingly complicated healthcare landscape, Saint Clare’s Hospital is making that easier by offering community-focused access to annual physicals, walk-in...
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Health + Wellness
Aligning Health, Heart, and Holiday Spirit
At Lewandowski Chiropractic, healing and giving back go hand in hand. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri, Lewandowski Chiropractic Dr. Paul Lewandowski has made quite a few adjustments in his life. It’s all in a day’s work for a chiropractor—especially one who has treated elite athletes, holds a post-doctoral diplomate in sports injuries, and earned a master’s degree in physical chemistry. The magic happens at his namesake practice in Boonton Township, where...
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Real Estate
Guided by Gratitude
Through family, service, and philanthropy, the Sheeran Real Estate Group continues to strengthen the close-knit fabric of Denville. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti, Alessandra Guarneri As realtors, the Sheerans don’t just sell houses—they sell homes, the kind that hold heart and history, especially their own. A Denville native through and through, Genevieve Sheeran and her family comprise the Sheeran Real Estate Group. With deep roots in the community, Genevieve...
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Shopping
Holiday Gift Guide
Shop local in Denville and celebrate the spirit of giving. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri, Brooke Micoletti Time's Tin Cup Vintage/Antiques - 27 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ Sweet Vinyl - If you have a music lover in your life, this is the perfect spot for gifts. 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ Sisters - This family-owned downtown Denville business is the perfect spot for gifts, especially Denville-themed. 23 Broadway, Denville, NJ ...
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Home Services
L&J Cleaning: Trusted Care, Flawless Results
Paula Garcia leads L&J Cleaning with elevated standards. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri There’s clean, and then there’s pristine —a deep clean that leaves no corner untouched and no detail overlooked. L&J Cleaning Company of Morris Plains delivers that level of sparkle, paired with the personal touch of a family-run business. Meet Paula Garcia, a lifelong Morris County resident and proud “clean-trepreneur,” leading her family-owned commercial cleaning...
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Food + Beverage
Beaujolais Nouveau: A Seasonal Tradition Worth Savoring
From French hillsides to holiday tables, Beaujolais Nouveau embodies flavor, festivity, and tradition. Article by Mark R. Vogel (markvogel.info) The fourth Thursday of November will always be Thanksgiving, but if you’re an oenophile, it’s the third Thursday that you look forward to. That’s when Beaujolais Nouveau, the vinicultural herald of the holiday season, is released. Beaujolais, like most French wines, is named for the region, not the grape, from which it hails. Beaujolais is a...
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Wellness
A Community Beyond Compare
At The Oaks at Denville, friendships flourish, lifestyles thrive, and every season shines brighter. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti When longtime Mountain Lakes resident Rose Campbell began finding her home increasingly difficult to navigate, she knew a change was on the horizon. “There were stairs to the bedroom, stairs to the rec room, stairs to the living room,” she recalled. “It became troublesome for me.” With her children grown and out of the house...
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