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Building Strong Athletes and Stronger Communities
How Coach Angelo Gingerelli Shapes Youth Through Sports, Fitness, and Life Lessons Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Beth Berardi, Gabe Rhodes, Phil Aumack Angelo Gingerelli’s journey from strength and conditioning coach at Seton Hall University to mentor for local youth athletes began with a simple desire to support his daughter’s softball dreams. “My daughter wanted to play softball after loving to watch Seton Hall games,” Gingerelli says. “That led me to coach her team and...
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Turning Grief into Purpose
Lindsay Schambach’s Mission at Imagine Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Lindsay Schambach Lindsay Schambach never envisioned a career in grief support. The former Newark teacher and charter school principal thought her life’s purpose was firmly planted in education. But when her husband, Mike Schambach—Montclair State’s head men’s lacrosse coach and a Bridgewater native—passed away from stage four colon cancer in 2018, everything changed. Left widowed at 35 with two young children...
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Go Wild at The Turtle Back Zoo This Summer
New exhibits, hands-on learning, and summer events await in Essex County Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Turtle Back Zoo If your crew is craving a day that blends wild animals, hands-on fun, and just the right amount of learning, Turtle Back Zoo delivers in spades. Located in the heart of Essex County, this not-so-hidden gem is home to over 100 species from around the globe—think bison, penguins, leopards, sloths, and even tarantulas (if you dare). And the zoo is only getting...
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Meet Rigatoni
The Frenchton from Ortley Beach proves that love comes in small, sandy, and seriously cute packages. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Jackie Korn - Korn Dogs NJ This summer’s top dog is none other than Rigatoni, an 8½-year-old Frenchton from Ortley Beach, New Jersey, who has stolen the hearts of everyone he meets — whether they’re neighbors, beachgoers or even kids on passing boats. Rigatoni and his owner found each other in what can only be described as a mutual soul connection...
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