Education

Every Name, Every Hero

Mr. Local History’s “Operation Honor Roll” Honors the Brave Men and Women Who Served Bernards Township Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Mr. Local History The Mr. Local History Project, a New Jersey nonprofit dedicated to preserving community heritage, has announced the launch of Project Operation Bernards Township Armed Services Honor Roll—a major initiative to document and honor all men and women from Bernards Township who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States...

Local Services

Driven by Community, Built on Trust

Paul Miller Volkswagen brings a people-first approach to Bernardsville Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Paul Miller Volkswagen For David Livermore, leadership in the automotive world has always been about more than cars. With nearly four decades of experience in the industry, Livermore recently relocated from Michigan to New Jersey to take the helm as general manager of Paul Miller Volkswagen in Bernardsville—bringing with him a steady, people-first philosophy rooted in...

Education

Saint James Girls Crack Top 5 at Nationals; Boys Take 7th

The Sole Representative From New Jersey Makes History Article and Photography by The Saint James School The Saint James School cross-country team, a small parochial school from Basking Ridge, went head-to-head with some of the biggest and most storied running programs in the country—and made history. The school became the first middle school from New Jersey to crack the top five at the Middle School National XC Championships. In recent years, Saint James has earned local recognition for its...

Life + Culture

Spread the Love (Locally)

Small Acts of Wellness That Strengthen Community Article and Photography by Cara Zamorski, HWC, HN Love comes in many forms. Sometimes it looks like a warm hug, a handwritten note or a moment of heartfelt connection. Other times, love shows up through everyday kindness—supporting a neighbor, showing up for your community or offering compassion when someone needs it most. As we step into February, a month that celebrates both Valentine’s Day and heart health awareness, it is a fitting time to...

Local Services

Editor's Picks

Love Local — February 2026 Article by Somerset Hills City Lifestyle There’s something special about a community that shows up for its own. Love Local Editors’ Picks is based entirely on reader votes, highlighting the businesses, professionals and organizations our community trusts and supports most. These are real recommendations from real locals. Each month, we introduce new categories to spotlight different parts of the Somerset Hills. To see the latest categories and voting opportunities...

Life + Culture

Raise the Runway

Inside Basking Ridge’s Most Powerful Night in Fashion Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Raquel Brennan On an ordinary evening, the Basking Ridge Country Club became something entirely unexpected: a full-scale fashion arena pulsing with spotlights, anticipation and the unmistakable energy of a runway moment that means something. This wasn’t New York Fashion Week—yet it felt like it. It was Raise the Runway, the debut fashion showcase created by Raise the Volume, a local nonprofit...

Fitness

Your Body. Your Health. Your Local Expert

BELIFE FITNESS: Where Personal Resilience Meets Local Coaching Excellence Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Media X Marketing In a wellness landscape increasingly shaped by trends, algorithms and quick fixes, BeLife Fitness stands intentionally—and refreshingly—apart. For founder Dan Donlevie, fitness is not a fad but a lived philosophy built from more than 25 years of coaching and competing, combined with cutting-edge science and technology to help others. Donlevie understands the...

Home + Design

Heart of the Hills

How Realtor Melissa Arcudi Turns Local Roots Into Exceptional Service Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Tom Solymosi In an industry that often prioritizes scale and speed, Basking Ridge-based Realtor Melissa Arcudi (DeCristofaro) has built her career on something more personal. A lifelong New Jerseyan and Somerset Hills resident, she pairs generations of real estate knowledge with a client-first approach rooted in trust, accessibility, and long-term relationships. A Career Built on...

Sports + Recreation

Start Your Engines for Service

Rotary Club of the Somerset Hills drives community impact near and far Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by The Rotary Club of the Somerset Hills For more than a century, the Rotary Club of the Somerset Hills has lived by a simple but powerful motto: Service Above Self. As part of Rotary International’s global network of people of action, the club brings neighbors together to address real needs—locally and around the world—through hands-on service, fundraising and sustained commitment. ...

Food + Beverage

A Delicious Affair

A Valentine’s menu designed to delight every sense Article and Photography by Chef David Burke Courtesy of Valentine’s Day, there’s plenty of chatter this time of year about aphrodisiacs—foods believed to inspire romance and connection, particularly oysters and chocolate. These ingredients have long-standing cultural and historical ties to love and celebration, and science even offers some support. Oysters are rich in zinc, which plays a role in hormone production and dopamine regulation—both...