Wellness

Give a little bit

Charitable organizations put their whole hearts into helping others. Article by Lauren Lovallo When it comes to helping others, Michele Gannon and Bob Huegle go above and beyond. Gannon, executive director and co-founder of Mary’s Place By The Sea, and Huegle, president and executive director of the Frances Foundation, strive to provide everything they can for those who need it most. FRANCES FOUNDATION The Frances Foundation launched following the death of Bob Heugle’s mother, Frances, in...

Food + Beverage

On 'Broadway'

Alessandro Difede's bustling 21A on Broadway is the next step in his culinary journey from Sicily to Long Branch Article by Lauren Lovello | Photography by Andrea Phox At Alessandro Difede’s core is a work ethic that’s second to none.  Known as Alex to friends, the Italian-born business owner has worked hard to earn everything in life, from his two restaurants, Bella’s Pizzeria and 21A on Broadway, to his health-forward vending machine business Revive Healthy Vending — and, of course, his...

Local Services

Gifts of Gab

Deliver the present that everyone will be talking about this holiday season with these experience gifts. Article by Laure Lovello Everybody has that one person on their gift list who is really hard to shop for. The "Person who has everything" type. We've all got them in our families and friend groups.  This year, instead of a scented candle subscription or big-box gift card, knock their holiday socks off with an experience gift.  FOR THE CREATIVE ONE Blue Skies Pottery Learn the basics...

Life + Culture

Winter Wonderful

Neighborhood kids share their favorite holiday traditions Article by Shannon Littlehale & Linda Gammel Correna, 11 "My favorite tradition is putting all the Christmas decorations up after Thanksgiving and decorating the tree and drinking hot cocoa." Alana, 8 "I love baking some cookies with the family and I also enjoy eating them!" Esther Grace, 9 "I love the night that our family drives around looking at Christmas lights because I get to spend time with my family and see all these...