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BUZZWORTHY
News and updates
WASHINGTONSLEPT HERE
Little Falls ’ Al Frazza compiles New Jersey Revolutionary War stories
SPECIAL SECTION
Chilton Magazine
HEALING HOUNDS
Partnership with therapy dogs helps Wayne students unwind
CHEF SPARKLES IN
THE SPOTLIGHT
Jackie Rothong shines on both sides of the camera
KEEPING IT REAL
Clifton ’ s Sofia Black-D ’ Elia goes through a riotous recovery in Single Drunk Female
BEHOLD THE YETI CAKE
From handbags to baked goods , Frank LaMendola loves to design
editor ’ s letter
COVER PHOTO : PAUL H . CHRISTIAN / YTC STUDIOS
Happy birthday to the township ofWayne , which celebrated its 175th year inApril with picnics and special programs . One-hundredand-seventy-five years isalong time , though the history of the area goes back even further . Little Falls resident Al Frazza has written all about it in State ofRevolution : My Seven-and-a-Half- Year Journey Through Revolutionary War New Jersey . We write about him in “ Washington Slept Here … and Here … and Here .”
CINDY
Nearly 250 years later , area natives are making their SCHWEICH marks inways our founders never would have imagined . HANDLER In “ Chef Sparkles inthe Spotlight ,” we highlight chef / food stylist / cooking show champ Jackie Rothong . Frank LaMendola discusses his love of design inalmost any format you can think of , from baking tohandbags to special events . And actress Sofia Black-D ’ Elia shares highlights from acareer that began at Broadway Bound in Lyndhurst , and has gone on to include major roles in The Night Of , The Mick and , recently , Single Drunk Female .
And because every era has its stressors , our feature “ Healing Hounds ” presents anew program in which therapy dogs share the love with Wayne school students – aproject that would work well in any time and place . Thanks for reading , and see you again in August , Wayne !
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