Author: Tammy La Gorce

20 New Movies We Can’t Wait to See

December 2, 2016

Hollywood rolls out blockbuster films for the holiday season.

Seen in: Film & Television, Just For the Web, Listicle

At his parents' home in Edison, 25-year-old entreprenur Akhil Shah demonstrates how easy it is to prepare one of his Chutney Chefs authentic Indian meal kits.

Creating An Indian “Apron”

November 10, 2016

Taking on meal-kit leader Blue Apron, Akhil Shah’s Chutney Chefs sells easily made Indian dishes with a personal thank you note from the 25-year-old CEO.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

West Orange soul singer Bettye LaVette, who toured with James Brown in the mid '60s, will participate November 18 in NJPAC's tribute to the Godfather of Soul as part of the TD Moody Jazz Festival.

Saluting Soul Brother No. 1 at NJPAC

November 7, 2016

West Orange soul singer Bettye LaVette talks about touring with the legendary soul singer James Brown. Catch her at NJPAC on November 18.

Seen in: Music

Wyclef Jean on Haiti, Trump, and Why He Calls His Daughter His Queen

October 7, 2016

"Here’s what I think about Trump. Hillary says you can bait him with a Tweet, but listen: He can bait y’all with a Tweet. And that’s got to stop."

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Celebrities, Music, NJM Q&A

In Book Series, These Sisters Seek Justice

September 16, 2016

Author Amy Stewart breathes new life into the real-life tales of the Kopp sisters in her books "Girl Waits With Gun" and "Lady Cop Makes Trouble."

Seen in: Books

Teacher Lei Han Hong, left, leads a small group of Normandy Park Elementary School students in traditional learning, while others work individually on their laptops.

With a New Kind of Learning, Schools are Seeking The Right Blend

September 9, 2016

A new computer-driven concept in learning gets a workout in Morristown.

Seen in: Towns & Schools

An anti-PARCC sign adorns a lawn in Montclair.

PARCC Tests Remain a Hot-Button Issue

September 2, 2016

Controversial assessments will be a requirement (sort of) for graduation by 2021.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Towns & Schools

Jennifer Hill visits the Pine Barrens farm that supplies Local Abundance—her meat, fish and produce company—with eggs from free-range chickens.

Former Pageant Queen Finds a Deeper Beauty

September 1, 2016

Jennifer Hill, Miss New Jersey 1994, thanks pageants for the skills to launch her healthy food business.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

Elena Kampouris as the sulky Paris in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2." The Bridgewater native "grew uo" on the original.

Greek Actress Elena Kampouris is True to Her Roots

August 25, 2016

The star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" and Bridgewater native talks about her Greek upbringing and spending weekends at the mall.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Film & Television, Jersey Celebrities

A Conversation With Jaime Primak Sullivan

August 23, 2016

The PR maven and author of "The Southern Education of a Jersey Girl" relishes her Jersey attitude, even in Alabama.

Seen in: NJM Q&A