Local Services

Golf, Gather, Grow

Tee2Green brings golf, recreation and community together in one welcoming Jersey Shore destination for everyone. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Rich Silivanch For Michael Jacobs, Tee2Green was built around a straightforward idea: Create a place where golfers can work on every part of their game while enjoying time with friends, family and fellow golfers. Located in West Long Branch, the indoor golf facility brings technology, practice, recreation and community together under one...

Food + Beverage

Crispy Pork Schnitzel With Braised Cabbage

Discover chef David Burke’s take on a timeless Central European classic, pairing golden pan-fried cutlets with traditional braised red cabbage. Article by Recipe by Chef David Burke Schnitzel is a fun word to say and delicious to eat. Derived from the Middle High German “snitzel,” meaning “slice,” Wiener schnitzel originated in 19th-century Austria as an iconic veal dish. Today, pork and chicken are more popular. Pounded thin, breaded and pan-fried until golden brown, schnitzel became an...

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Readers' Choice

THANKFUL EDITION—NOVEMBER 2026 Article by Greater Long Branch City Lifestyle | Photography by Kartheek Photography There is plenty to appreciate about a community that shows up for its neighbors. This month’s Readers’ Choice: Thankful Edition celebrates the local businesses and organizations that provide care, create connections and make life a little better for families throughout Greater Long Branch. Whether they are helping a child find their voice, creating a welcoming place for older...

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Helping Seniors Age With Dignity

Local caregivers help seniors age safely, comfortably and confidently at home with personalized support. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Kellie Larsen, Danette Pascarella When Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta’s mothers got sick and needed assistance in their homes, the friends witnessed first-hand the challenges of families who suddenly needed to juggle care for loved ones alongside their own household and job commitments. “This became deeply personal,” Larsen says. “We felt like...

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Wellness Starts Before January

Simple strategies to stay healthy, active and balanced this season. Article by Brian Mullins | Photography by Kartheek Photography Here in Monmouth County, the holiday season brings plenty of reasons to put wellness on the back burner. Between Thanksgiving gatherings, holiday parties and busy family schedules, healthy routines can easily slip. Then come shorter days, colder temperatures and unpredictable winter weather that can make staying active even more challenging. Everyone says they’ll...

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More Than a Meal

How Lunch Break provides nourishment, dignity and hope to families. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Kartheek Photography For more than four decades, Lunch Break has been a source of nourishment, support and hope for individuals and families throughout Monmouth County. What began 43 years ago as a soup kitchen in the basement of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Red Bank has grown into a community resource offering food, clothing, wellness services, life skills programs and housing...

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Business Built Caring

Richard and Kellie Bogda build a business of gratitude and community. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Rich Silivanch When you hire a home services company that promotes personal development for their employees and has a position called “Director of Feel Good,” you know you will be in good hands. For the past three decades, Richard Bogda, president of Service Professionals in Union, and his wife, Kellie, have grown their residential plumbing and HVAC company based on...

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Readers' Choice

FOOD & DRINKS EDITION—OCTOBER 2026 Article by Greater Long Branch City Lifestyle | Photography by Scala’s Pizzeria, Anjelica’s Restaurant Along the Greater Long Branch coast, good food is part of the experience. From a fresh bagel before a beach day to pizza, coffee and a memorable dinner, this month’s Readers’ Choice: Food & Drinks Edition highlights the local spots that give residents and visitors another reason to enjoy the area. The selections capture the range of flavors and dining...

Food + Beverage

The Sweet Potato, Two Ways

Discover the surprising history, versatility and delicious possibilities of sweet potatoes, from savory sides to decadent desserts and everything between. Article by Chef David Burke With the arrival of fall, sweet potatoes are about to have their annual moment. So this felt like the perfect time to show just how versatile they can be. Sweet potatoes have a bit of an identity problem. They’re not potatoes. They’re not yams. Yet somehow, they’ve spent centuries being mistaken for both. They...

Event Planning + Services

Celebrations Made Personal

How Eclipse Events transforms celebrations into unforgettable experiences through personalized entertainment, creativity and human connection. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Eclipse Events Michael Spinnato’s passion for music started early, with a turntable in a Brooklyn basement. As a teenager, Spinnato became captivated by a neighborhood DJ who showed him how two records could blend seamlessly and transform the energy of a room. Soon after, his father helped him buy his first DJ...