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Vanessa Pollock
From Plié to Property- A Dedicated and Creative Approach Article by Jaleh Teymourian At age 15, Vanessa Pollock became a professional dancer, performing with the Dallas Ballet in high school. While earning her BFA in dance at the University of Texas, Austin, she met Charlie Pollock, the future Broadway performer who eventually became her husband. After relocating to New York, the pair pursued work in the performing arts, but after 8 years, she needed to find another way to earn a living. She...
March 2024
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Financial Resource Roundup
Real Resources for you Around your Community Article by Sarah McKiernan 1. Find a trusted bank - Having a trusted bank in your corner to grow your savings, take out loans to grow your business, discuss investments and convene with experienced professionals is an essential resource for any individual looking to take care of their finances. 2. Join an investment group - The West Orange Real Estate Investment group puts property owners, potential, potential investors, and other interested...
March 2024
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Faubourg
An Inspired Meal Article and Photography by Angelina Silvester Looking for an afternoon or evening escape? Your first and only stop should be Faubourg, located in Montclair, only a few minutes away from West Orange. With a modest and unassuming outdoor sign and only a logo on the window to identify it by, once you open its doors, you are swept away into a bigger-on-the-inside, French-inspired paradise. Dominique Paulin discovered this unique space in 2019 when it was being used as a theater...
March 2024
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Publishers Picks
And These are "a Few of my Favorite Things"... Article by Monique Dominique | Photography by Sarah McKiernan 1. Meditative walks around the Reservoir: Breathe in the fresh air along the water, breathe out the day's stress. A walk around the reservoir brings the day to a peaceful close. 2. Spirit the Sheepadoodle: Spirit is not social media official (yet!) but she certainly gets a lot of likes! Spirit loves getting to know her neighbors and savoring lots of treats. One of her favorites is the...
February 2024
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