Life + Culture

Taking Everyone To School

Derek Vannelli Helps New Drivers Navigate Their Financial Responsibilities While On The Road Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Derek Vannelli and John Agnello When you’re a teenager, getting your driver’s license is a bona fide rite of passage. When you’re a parent, your teenager getting their driver’s license is a heart attack waiting to happen. You stress about everything that could happen out there, if they’re prepared as well as you hope them to be. That’s where someone like Derek...

Life + Culture

The Family Influence

For Johnny Drinks, Their Relationship Drives Their Success Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello It could’ve been Johnny Eats. Or Johnny Advises. Or Johnny Builds. It just happened to be Johnny Drinks. And now it’s worldwide. Wayne residents John Sr. and John Jr. Rondi somehow caught lightning in a bottle one night as they prepared to have a guy’s night out with family. With four fateful words and a cell phone, their future had changed. “Make me a drink,” John told his father...

Life + Culture

The Wayne Lifestyle

Johnny Drinks Pours Your Favorite Magazine Into Every Glass! Article by John Rondi | Photography by John Agnello Wayne Lifestyle has hit the big time - our very own signature drink!  Created by the one and only John Rondi of Johnny Drinks, the Wayne Lifestyle was inspired by its namesake! Let some island spirit evoke vacations on the beach and sand between your toes with this tropical cocktail. Anytime can be the right time to envision blue skies and sunshine, destined to get you thinking...

Education

An Educational House Call

Help With Your Child’s Studies At Home Is As Local As Learning Can Be Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Karolina Burzynska For kids, school is their full-time job. Learning is their everyday task. Mastering lessons is their rise up the ranks. But, like some other professions, sometimes you’ve gotta put in a little overtime. Azniza Sharif is someone who kids can lean on to get them through that. “When I was working for my first tutoring company, I found that their standardized approach...

Arts + Culture

Wayne Lifestyle's "Picture This 2025" Student Photo Contest

Seeing Life Through Our Children's Eyes Article by Phillip Barone & Don Seaman | Photography by Kristina Vepryk and Madison Schoeneich We are excited to announce our third annual "Picture This" student photo contest. With so many schools in our area, and so many talented students behind those cameras, we look forward to students blowing us away with the perfect moments in time they have captured! To be eligible for the contest, entrants must be 14 years of age or older and must be high...

Shopping

A Gift Guide To Love

At The Enchanted Petal, Romance Is Ready For The Giving Article by Marcelo Galarza and Angela Shehi | Photography by Karolina Burzynska and Marcelo Galarza 1. La Bella - Beauty and the Beast Inspired Enchanted Rose in Glass Dome The La Bella Enchanted Rose is a timeless gift that makes any occasion unforgettable. Inspired by Beauty and the Beast, this arrangement is carefully handcrafted from the finest materials, featuring naturally preserved petals and leaves, displayed inside a glass dome...

Arts + Culture

The Social Island

Setting Social Media Wellness Is All About Who Matters Most Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Samantha Storzillo The Internet can be a scary place. For those of you who once archaically called it the “World Wide Web”, you’d probably imagine people from far-flung places like Tunesia, Perth, and Beverly Hills hanging on your every word, judging your soul-bearing across vast distances. So many of us perceive social media as a netherworld that will magnify both our insecurities and...

Food + Beverage

Food Knowledge Is Food Safety

Understanding Labels Is The First Step Towards Better, Cleaner Eating Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Hope Weston Starting a new year with the goal of better health is inspiring and achievable. Here's to making conscious choices that can make a real difference in our well-being! Everything we put in - and on - our bodies plays a role in our health journey. The process can feel overwhelming, but with a few simple steps, we can learn to navigate it more effectively. Reading Labels: A...

Food + Beverage

Kim Cera’s Hummus

A Healthy Syrian Homemade Treat Article and Photography by Kim Cera Eating hummus with pita bread from Syrian stores in Paterson is one of my favorite childhood memories. My Mom’s family is 100% Syrian and I’m thankful to have grown up learning to cook Syrian food alongside her and my grandparents. Every Sunday, the ENTIRE extended family would gather around a long table eating delicious Syrian food!   As a mom to teenage boys, it’s important to me to keep these traditions going, so hummus is...

Health + Wellness

Unlocking Physical Therapy's Power

A Must For Athletes, Dancers, and Every Other Teenage Girl Article by Ava Barone OK, let’s put a stop on our Snapping for just a sec. So, let’s talk about something super important that I feel like every teenage girl should know about: physical therapy! I know what you're thinking—why do I need to know about physical therapy when I can just binge-watch my favorite shows or scroll through TikTok? But trust me, physical therapy can be a total game-changer for us girls, especially when we’re...