Professional Services

Before Your Somerset County High School Athlete Signs an NIL Deal

A sponsorship offer can feel like a huge win.The wrong contract can follow an athlete long after the excitement wears off.Name, image and likeness opportunities are no longer reserved for major college stars. New Jersey high school athletes may earn money through endorsements, social media promotions, advertisements, appearances, camps and other permitted activities.That does not make every opportunity a good one.New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association rules require a high school...

Real Estate

Building on Family Foundations

For Melissa DeCristofaro Arcudi, real estate is more than a career—it is part of her family's story. Long before she earned her real estate license, Melissa was immersed in the industry through her family's construction and real estate businesses. Today, as a Sales Associate with Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby's International Realty in Basking Ridge, she combines years of industry experience, local market knowledge and a people first approach that helps buyers and sellers navigate one of life's...

Food + Beverage

A Barbecue Sauce Summer

From Carolina tang to Kansas City sweet, explore America’s saucy barbecue staple. Article by Garden State City Lifestyle We’re well into grilling season, which makes this the perfect time to talk about barbecue sauce. Barbecue sauce is one of those kitchen staples that can be deeply regional, highly personal and endlessly adaptable. Some versions are thin and tangy, others are sweet and glossy, and a few are creamy, peppery or boldly spiced. What they all have in common is the ability to add...

Local Services

Honoring 250 Years of the American Spirit

Princeton Battlefield Brings Revolutionary History to Life Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by David Surks This July, as the nation marks 250 years since the founding of the United States, New Jersey stands at the heart of the celebration. Few places capture the determination and turning points of America’s fight for independence like Princeton Battlefield, where George Washington secured a decisive, morale-boosting victory in the Revolutionary War. To honor this milestone...