Most authors worry about writer’s block. Hank Quense imagines a far more dangerous problem: what if the characters themselves decide they’ve had enough? That’s the delightfully absurd premise behind Character Revolt: Characters Behaving Badly, Quense’s new meta-fantasy novel that turns the relationship between creators and their fictional creations into a hilarious battle for survival. In…
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A powerful new play exploring one of the most complex and increasingly common family dynamics in modern society will receive an industry presentation this June in New York City. Producer Debra Olshan-Cooper has announced an industry reading of America’s Mom, a new work by acclaimed playwright Joe Calarco, directed by Hannah Ryan and featuring a…
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Poetry lovers, aspiring writers, students, and families will once again gather in downtown Newark this fall as the Dodge Poetry Festival returns October 15–17, 2026. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the event remains the largest poetry festival in North America and one of…
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As temperatures rise and families begin planning summer vacations, road trip season is officially around the corner. While many drivers focus on packing essentials, checking tire pressure, and scheduling maintenance appointments, one important task often gets overlooked: refreshing the interior of the vehicle. After months of commuting, errands, school drop-offs, and everyday use, cars can…
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In a region famous for centuries-old winemaking traditions, a trio of brothers is proving that the future of Italian wine may belong to a younger generation willing to challenge convention. At Ventiventi, a family-owned winery in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, brothers Riccardo, Andrea, and Tommaso Razzaboni are redefining what local grape varieties can achieve through Metodo…
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One of New Jersey’s most celebrated theater institutions is preparing for a season of blockbuster productions even as it enters the final stage of a sweeping multi-million-dollar renovation project. Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring four crowd-pleasing productions: Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan…
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In a legal profession often criticized for being intimidating and difficult to navigate, New York attorney Stephanie L. Nelson is working to change the experience for her clients one case at a time. Since launching Stephanie L. Nelson Law in September 2023, Nelson has built a growing practice focused on making legal representation more accessible,…
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A family of accomplished scholars, physicians, and entrepreneurs is giving back to the institutions that helped shape their success in a major way. Drs. George I. Crawford Jr. and Marcus H. Crawford, both graduates of Morehouse College, along with their sister, Dr. Christine Crawford, a Spelman College alumna, have donated a combined $2 million to…
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The American Revolution is often told through the stories of famous generals, founding fathers, and battlefield victories. But a new historical novel from former U.S. Navy officer Ray Deptula shifts the focus to the ordinary people caught in the middle of history’s most defining conflicts. In A Dog Before a Soldier, Deptula uses the perspective…
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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in law offices, a new legal technology startup is betting that one of the profession’s biggest challenges won’t be generating legal documents—it will be making sure the citations inside them are real. BrentWorks Inc. has launched CiteSentinel, a verification platform designed to identify potentially fabricated, inaccurate, or hallucinated legal…
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