Arts + Culture

Crafting With Crazy

Local Mom of Two Gets Her Creative Juices Flowing With the Kids Article by Jenn Talis | Photography by Terry Azad DIY Milk Carton Bird Feeder Turn an empty milk carton into a cozy bird feeder and create a fun family project that helps local wildlife. It's an easy way to recycle, get creative, and enjoy birdwatching right from your own backyard. What You'll Need Empty milk carton X-acto knife or box cutter (adult use only) White paint Markers and/or paint for decorating String or...

Professional Services

Who Let The Dogs Out?

Meet the pets staying safe and active with Invisible Fence of Union County Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Casey Orr of Casey's Photography When Diane Nigam’s beautiful Ragdoll kitten, Chance, began venturing beyond the family’s backyard in Westfield, she knew exactly who to call: Mike “The Dog Guy” Kelly of Invisible Fence of Union County. Mike had been helping Diane with her pets for years. Initially, she turned to Invisible Fence for her two dogs, Chloe, a sweet Goldendoodle, and...

Education

Beyond Admissions: A Legacy of Connection

For Thirty-Five Years, Donna Toryak Has Opened the Door for Generations of Mount Saint Mary Students Article by Michelle Daino | Photography by Photos by Craig Smith For the past thirty-five years, Director of Enrollment Donna Venezia Toryak has been welcoming students to her beloved alma mater, Mount Saint Mary Academy. For decades, she has woven one of the richest and most enduring threads into the Academy's tapestry—a thread of hope, tradition, strength, and integrity. It is a thread that...

Life + Culture

Who Can Resist Thse Puppy Eyes?

The Dogs of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Say It All With Their Eyes Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Provided If you are a dog owner you have had full blown conversations with your pup. Sure, maybe they can't actually speak - but they say everything they need to with their eyes. Let's see what these Scotch Plains Fanwood dogs have to say: 1. "I am not actually a dog. My name is Glen. Glen Schwartz. Pleased to make your acquaintance" 2. "Pleeeeeease? Please can I jump on the chair...