Arts + Culture

Joey And Matt Are Alive!

Wayne Playwrights Give History Absurdist Style Off Broadway Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Grant Kelly As we go to press, Sacco and Vanzetti are still dead. Nicola Sacco and Bartelomeo Vanzetti were at the center of the bombshell trial in the 1920’s during America’s first “Red Scare”.  Joey DeFilippis and Matthew Ferrara are very much alive and have put the Sacco and Vanzetti case back into the spotlight. Joey and Matt are lifelong friends from Wayne who have written, directed, and...

Home + Design

Don't Be Afraid of Wallpaper

The Secret to Big Impact in Small (and Large) Spaces Article by Hannah Kern | Photography by Rich Weinberger If the word wallpaper immediately brings visions of dated florals from your childhood home, it’s time to rethink. Wallpaper has had a serious glow-up. From modern, sophisticated patterns to easy-to-use peel-and-stick options, today’s wallpaper is a design tool that can completely transform your space—without the commitment anxiety of decades past. As a local interior designer, one of...

Life + Culture

The Beauty Pulpit

United States of America’s Mrs. Diana Meyer Inspires Confidence Beautifully Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Altenburg Studio If there’s anyone who personifies the words “empower women, inspire others, uplift everyone,” it’s Diana Meyer. She’s not only upheld the motto of United States of America Pageants, she’s imbued them into everything she does as the reigning United States of America’s Mrs. Those words were echoed at least five times during the course of a half-hour conversation. ...

Food + Beverage

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Article by Hannah Kern In addition to being a talented interior designer, Hannah Kern also makes some world-class cookies. Here's her recipe for her impossibly good sea salt chocolate chip cookies.   Makes 20 to 24 cookies, depending on the size of your cookie scoop   Dry Ingredients: 3½ cups all-purpose flour   1¼ teaspoons baking soda   1½ teaspoons baking powder   1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt, plus more for sprinkling (I like Maldon)   Wet Ingredients: 1¼ cups unsalted butter...

Style + Beauty

NY Fashion Week

Wayne Lifestyle Takes A Sneak Peak On Fashion Article by Don Seaman | Photography by @Mike.Wake Wayne Lifestyle was invited to New York Fashion Week earlier this year, where we got a preview of what's buzzy in the fashion world. Here's a quick look at some of the designs from that caught our eye during this sizzling event.

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...