Author: Breanne McCarthy

Breanne is the Associate Editor at New Jersey Monthly. After receiving her BA in English from Rutgers-Newark in 2012, she worked as a beat reporter for a local newspaper before joining the magazine in 2014. She enjoys hiking, camping, reading and anything animal-related.
Dr. Ron Weiss grows tomatoes and other produce free of synthetic chemicals at Ethos Primary Care. He sees a whole-foods, plant-based diet as essential to improved health.

Ethos Primary Care Produces Powerful Medicine

January 19, 2017

At his Long Valley farm, a doctor preaches the gospel of food as an agent of healing.

Seen in: Health

Walk FUR Clean Water event.

Giving Back: Humans and Their Pups Raise More Than $10,000 in Support of Clean Ocean Action

January 1, 2017

Plus: Applebee's supports Alex's Lemonade Stand, a Giants Super Bowl champion enjoys a charity event and more.

Seen in: Photos: Galas & Giving

The Bamburger's store on Market Street in Newark, circa 1938.

Learning About The Man Behind Bamberger’s

December 6, 2016

Two new books illuminate the life of Louis Bamberger, the entrepreneur, patron of the arts and philanthropist who founded the chain in 1892 in Newark.

Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Style & Shopping

Evening in the Vineyards wine-tasting event.

Giving Back: Evening in the Vineyards Raises $2.5 Million for the Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center

December 1, 2016

Plus: The Purr'n Pooch Foundation raises $80,000 for animals in need, nursing scholarships are awarded and more.

Seen in: Photos: Galas & Giving

40 Reasons to Love NJ

For NJM’s 40th, we've rounded up 40 Jersey people, places and peculiarities that show though Jersey's small, it packs a big punch.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Just What the Vet Ordered

November 14, 2016

From special flavors to tiny doses, compounders can be a pet’s best friend.

Seen in: Animals, Health, Science, Top Doctors

To make a capsule, the materials are gathered.

Compounders Craft An RX Just For You

November 11, 2016

Compounders make prescription drugs the old-fashioned way, one ingredient at a time. For patients with a special need, that can be a lifesaver.

Seen in: Health, Science, Top Doctors

Giving Back: Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas Raises $3,000 For City Green

November 1, 2016

Each month, New Jersey Monthly’s Giving Back page features photos taken at various charitable events across the Garden State.

Seen in: Photos: Galas & Giving

Judge Issues Summons To Investigate Christie’s Bridgegate Knowledge

October 13, 2016

The Bergen County prosecutor’s office will make the final decision of whether to charge the governor.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Politics & Public Affairs

The Great Pumpkin Train in Phillipsbug.

All Aboard the Great Pumpkin Train!

October 12, 2016

Explore the Delaware River countryside on the Great Pumpkin Train.

Seen in: Getaways, Outdoors