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...

Life + Culture

We Polled People Throughout Our Communities About Manhood

What Are The Best - And Worst - Things About Being A Man? Article by The Wayne Lifestyle Community We asked local men from all walks of life what they thought were the best and worst parts of being a man.  We didn’t stop there because we even asked many women what they thought those answers would be, and surprisingly, many of the answers were close. Let’s just get this out in the open right away - peeing standing up was mentioned. A lot. Not one word about leaving the seat up was, though. ...

Life + Culture

Johnny Thinks : Showing Up & Being Prepared

Johnny Drinks’ John Rondi Gives Life Advice For Men Article and Photography by John Rondi John Rondi has accrued mega influencer status as everyone’s favorite Tik-Tok Dad within the online video empire known as “Johnny Drinks” (profiled in our February 2025 issue). Over the course of their many videos, John has become a sort of surrogate father to his audience, giving paternal advice and life lessons - nuggets of wisdom that he’s made sure to include to help boys become better men.   Here...

Home + Design

THE Security Man

Marco Cumba Is All About Protecting Your Family, Your Home, Your Business, Your Community- And Beyond Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello, Marco Cumbo Since prehistoric days, across almost every species, there's been a primal instinct hard-wired in us to protect our family. As humans, we all feel this. But as men, it’s the core of why we’re here. We’re the human shields. We’ve come a long way from defending our loved ones with sticks against a saber-toothed carnivore. But as...

Life + Culture

Winning Life's Pageants

The USOA Miss New Jersey Pageants Help Women Rise Beyond Their Dreams Article by Don Seaman & Phillip Barone | Photography by AV Photoshot Photography and Alten Burg Studio Wayne Lifestyle is proud to have been named the Official Magazine of the United States of America’s Miss New Jersey Pageants.    Why wouldn’t we be? Afterall, they are an organization whose motto is to “Empower Women, Inspire Others, and Uplift Everyone”. Their motto is not just for branding purposes, it is the guiding...