Arts + Culture

"Picture This" 2025

Showcasing The Winners Of Our Annual Student Photo Contest Article by Phillip Barone | Photography by Students Within Our Community We’re proud to share with you the winners of Wayne Lifestyle’s Annual “Picture This” Student Photography Contest. As usual, there were more than 200 submissions. As this is our third annual student photography contest, we were excited to see the progress of various students from year to year. As a whole, the student submissions have been steadily increasing in...

Life + Culture

The Family's Other Child

Not Every Pet Is A Dog Or Cat Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Wayne Hills Photography Students The photography students of Wayne Hills High School share some of their favorite pet pictures. 1. Karolina Burzynska, “Not A Squirrel” 2. Faryah Schwarz, “Lithobates Clamitans” 3. Paityn Levesque, “Button Nose” 4. Stella Grecco, “Furry Friend” 5. Alexa Buddin, “Golden Grazer”      

Finance + Legal Services

Is Your Kid College-bound? Read This Now!

Maybe The Most Important Thing For Your College Packing List Article by Ellen Goodman Back in April, we spoke to Ellen about this important legal protection for your kids as they turn 18. Here's a quick reminder of what's at stake before they head off into the world.   Did you know….         •       Once your child turns 18, you can no longer make medical decisions or access health records without legal authorization.         •       If your child is unconscious or incapacitated (e.g....

Life + Culture

Home Made Pet Treats

Easy Recipes For Kids To Treat Their Furry Buddies Article by Don Seaman Kids love to help take care of their pets (unless it's raining). Here's two simple, kid-friendly recipes for treats - one for a dog, one for a cat. But who are we kidding? A dog would likely eat both. Pumpkin Dog Treats Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling) 2 eggs 1/3 cup peanut butter (xylitol-free) 2 cups whole wheat flour Steps: Mix pumpkin, eggs, and peanut butter in a bowl Add...

Entertainment

Not Yer Typical Rock Star

Sometimes Exploring Your Dreams Depends Upon Fate Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Greg Pallante Growing up, Jon Muzikowski idolized bands like Green Day and Blink-182. They inspired him to take up bass when he was 13. This spring, Jon was shopping in a grocery store right near his home in Wayne when he found out his band would be sharing the same festival billing as Blink-182 this September. “I just left my cart behind, went outside and started Face Timing our band, just thinking...

Entertainment

A Wrestling Development

BriiCombination Lets You Explore A Different Side To Professional Wrestling Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Brian Krieger (@Briankphoto) What would you do if you were in an enclosed arena with a 300 pound wrecking ball dressed in spandex rumbling towards you with the obvious intention to separate your soul from your body? A normal human would likely freeze, flee, or question every single life choice they’ve made to bring them to that moment. And then some. Yet there are those who see...

Local Services

The Drown of Silence

The British Swim School Method To Save Lives In Water Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Ayden Acebo & Chad Thompson “It’s not like in the movies. No one waves their hands in a panic screaming ‘help me, help me!’. Drowning is silent.” Don’t overlook the lack of drama when it comes to drowning, according to Robert Stapf of the British Swim School. “All of a sudden, there's nobody there anymore because they're under the water. You don't hear it. You don't see it if you don't pay...

Arts + Culture

Shooting for Tranquility

Exploring Jersey’s Natural Side Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Polly Powasnik, Phillip Barone It’s nearly a universal human truth that nature, in its purest form, can recharge your soul. Exploring our world, away from the influence of society, reconnects us with something deeper, a clearing of the mind and a respite from everyday stress. There are no butterflies in your apartment. No birds flying about in your family room. And unless you have an insane pool, no waterfall in your back...

Food + Beverage

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Erica Breiterman's Irresistible Summer Treat Article by Erica Breiterman Crust per 9in (2 crust pie) 2 cups flour 10 tbsp butter Cold water   Cut Butter into flour with pastry blender or in food processor with dough blade.  Add water a little at a time and stir gently with a butter knife until dough just begins to stick together.  Gather dough into ball divide in 2.  Roll out one ball and put into pie plate.   Filling/pie 2 cups frozen strawberries with sugar 2 cups of cut Rhubarb...

Style + Beauty

John Rondi's Men's Style Guide

MASCEL: For Men Who Know They Don't Need To Say Much To Make A Statement Article by Phillip Barone | Photography by Jake Starr MASCEL, a luxury brand by Johnnydrinks, is built on timeless style, premium craftsmanship, and everyday sophistication. MASCEL isn’t about flexing — it’s about owning who you are. All MASCEL products are  made in the USA Mascel.com       1. Luxury Daily Belt   Built for a lifetime of wear. Handcrafted in the USA from 13oz full-grain leather with a solid brass...