Author: Tammy La Gorce

Drew Hanson, center, leads a Japanese tea ceremony–or chado–at Boukakuan in Columbus. Joining the ceremony, from left, are students Shoko Kato, who prepared the tea; Dave Ryan from Ocean View, Delaware; and Paul Resnick from Elkins Park, Pennsylvannia.

How Do You Spell Relief?

January 17, 2017

Yoga and meditation leave you cold? Give these alternative therapies a whirl.

Seen in: Getaways, Health

Adam Driver as the bus driver in Paterson.

Jarmusch’s Love Letter To Paterson

December 20, 2016

25 years ago, the Ohio filmmaker fell in love with Silk City. His latest film "Paterson" pays tribute to the city's history and looks toward its future.

Seen in: Film & Television, Historic Jersey

In his Manhattan apartment, Gay Talese relaxes in one of his customary sartorially splendid outfits.

Legendary Writer Gay Talese is Embattled, But Unbowed

December 13, 2016

After six decades in the public eye, Gay Talese can handle a little controversy—no matter how ugly.

Seen in: Books, Jersey Celebrities

After winning praise and fans with Vital, their Jamaican restaurant in Montclair, Kanika (left), Kwame and Nataki Williams have opened Freetown Café in Newark.

Unwinding Father’s Tales at Freetown Café

December 8, 2016

Opening a Jamaican eatery in downtown Newark solves a puzzle of history, culture and family for three siblings.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

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