Professional Services

Where Compassion Meets Counsel

Jennifer Cornelius combines legal experience and compassion to help families navigate challenging transitions with clarity. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by John Jae Photo & Video For Jennifer Cornelius, giving back means sharing the knowledge she uses every day as a family law attorney. Through her volunteer work with Legal Services of Northwest Jersey and the ReLaunch Center at County College of Morris, she helps people understand legal issues that can shape their families’ futures...

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 I get a kick out of schnitzel. It’s a fun word to say—the way you have to maneuver your tongue and jaw to get it out with conviction, whether in Wiener or another variation. It’s delicious to eat. The term comes from the Middle High German snitzel , meaning “slice,” referring to thin cutlets used for cooking...

Local Services

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...

Local Services

Rooted in Community

Local business leaders use their time, talents and resources to support causes close to home. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Blo Blow Dry Bar, Havana Photography, J.Walker Salon For our Giving Back issue, we’re highlighting Somerset Hills businesses that support causes with a personal connection. For the teams at BLO Bernardsville, Twin Oaks Landscape & Design and J.Walker Salon Group, community involvement is part of how they stay connected to the people and organizations around...

Local Services

Readers' Choice

THANKFUL EDITION—NOVEMBER 2026 Article by Somerset Hills City Lifestyle Gratitude often starts with the people and places that make a community feel cared for. This month’s Readers’ Choice: Thankful Edition shines a light on the local professionals, organizations and businesses that support Somerset Hills families, create meaningful experiences and give residents plenty to appreciate close to home. From compassionate care and community giving to memorable meals and trusted legal guidance...

Professional Services

A New Chapter for Kitchens

TrueLeaf Kitchens enters a new chapter, blending thoughtful design with seamless renovation experiences. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Marjorie Datuin After 15 years of building a trusted name in kitchen and bath design in Basking Ridge, TrueLeaf Kitchens is entering a new chapter under the ownership of Warren residents Raquel Stein and Gustavo Araujo, a husband-and-wife team bringing together design expertise, business leadership and a shared belief that a successful renovation...

Local Services

Hope Finds Home

Somerset County families with shelter, stability, and compassion toward independence. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Jillian Spencer Photography Home. The word conjures images of sanctuary, of support, of comfort. A place where, when the door closes between you and the outside world, you know you are in your space, a place where your family can rest, share a satisfying warm meal and spend quiet time together.  But what if unforeseen life circumstances have intervened and there...

Local Services

Beyond the Field

Former NFL player Carlton Agudosi is using lessons, challenges and opportunities of his football career to inspire the next generation. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Cortney Torres Photography, Carlton Agudosi For Carlton Agudosi, giving back is about more than coaching young athletes or teaching the fundamentals of football. It is about showing up, listening and passing along lessons that took years to learn. A Somerset County native and Franklin Township resident, Agudosi knows...

Life + Culture

Healing Through Horses

In Pittstown, veterans find connection, healing and purpose through horsemanship, horses and a supportive community. Article by Susan Gerstel Lax | Photography by Raquel Brennan Photo “Whole, complete, forgiven, heard, connected.” These are some of the words veteran participants in Project Horses for Forces (PHfF) use to describe their relationships with horses through the Pittstown, New Jersey-based program, which teaches “horsemanship for healing.” Program Director Stacy Bajza explains that...

Education

Beyond the Classroom: Cedar Hill Prep Families Find Connection at the NJIN Farm

SOMERSET, N.J. — A spotted salamander beneath an old log. A bass pulled from a quiet pond. Horses decorated for Halloween against a backdrop of autumn leaves.For Cedar Hill Preparatory School families, Saturday, October 24, offered all this and something more: a chance to connect beyond the classroom and experience the joy of learning together.Invited by Dr. Nandini Menon, founder and chief education officer of Cedar Hill Prep, parents and students spent the day at the New Jersey Institute of...