NJ/NY Area Event for Charity: Visions and Pathways Holds 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to Build Housing for At-Risk Youth, Tickets Available for Event September 8, 2025 at Basking Ridge (NJ) Country Club

Come have fun playing golf or enjoy a delicious dinner to benefit at-risk youth in NJ.

Visions and Pathways, New Jersey’s first private non-profit youth shelter dedicated to supporting at-risk youth in New Jersey, is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Monday, September 8th, 2025, at the Basking Ridge Country Club at 185 Madisonville Rd. in Basking Ridge, NJ. 

The charity event aims to raise crucial funds for the organization’s Bridge House Capital Campaign, “FORE” our Youth! which seeks to build a 10-unit affordable housing project for young adults transitioning out of foster care, experiencing homelessness, or facing similar challenging circumstances. Register now at http://bidpal.net/golfouting25 or find the link on Visions & Pathways’ social media channels: Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook (all @VisionsAndPathways).

Grammy Award-Nominated Artist Michael D. Finkley Release New Single, "Smile" - A Song of Joy From Upcoming New Album

Michael D. Finkley is a Grammy®-nominated, World Entertainment Award®-winning media personality, inspirational speaker, gospel artist, and the dynamic host and senior executive producer of the award-winning talk show, The Michael Finkley Show, powered by the CTR Media Network. 

His latest gospel single, “Smile,” is a spirit-filled anthem of faith and joy, born from personal experience and grounded in Proverbs 17:22. The lead single from his forthcoming worship album, Smile reflects Finkley’s deep-rooted belief that joy, even in hardship, is a divine gift.

Non-Profit TEEEM Triples Its Reach in the Past School Year - Connecting Students with People in Need all over the World - Program is Free to Schools Nationwide

Providing clean water in Burkina Faso. Building schools in Cambodia. Providing microloans to women in Africa to start businesses. Providing facilities for education and health in South America. This the kind of work that TEEEM does.

"Over the past school year, we have tripled in size, expanding from working with 35 schools in just New Jersey to nearly 100 K–12 schools and approximately 2,000 students across 11 states and three countries, states Taylor D'Alessio, Executive Vice President of TEEM. “We’ve seen an incredible surge in interest because educators and students are eager to be part of a movement that empowers the next generation to make meaningful change. Schools across the country are looking for meaningful ways to teach empathy, leadership, and real-world problem-solving—and that’s exactly what TEEEM offers."

Three-Time Daytime Emmy Winner Cady McClain Reunites with Austin Pendleton This Summer in New York City for the Chain Theater's One Act Festival in John Thompson's Play "What Happened Was"

Three-time Emmy winner Cady McClain who currently stars in CBS' Beyond the Gates,  and Tony, Obie, and Drama Desk Award winner Austin Pendleton reunite in with Ryan Tramont for the world premiere of Walter John Thompson’s What Happened Was at the Chain Theatre’s 2025 Summer One Act Festival in New York City. The Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival begins July 10 through August 2nd, 2025. For tickets visit: https://www.chaintheatre.org/summer-oneact-fest-2025

With over 90 plays being presented, Program #2 stars Emmy winner Cady McClain (Beyond the Gates, Law and Order: SVU) in Walter John Thompson’s What Happened Was; a dark comedy exploring memory, longing, and the blurry divide between performance and reality. 

Directed by Obie and Drama Desk Award winning director, Austin Pendleton (Between Riverside and Crazy, Orson’s Shadow). “This is a beautiful little play that sneaks up on you,” says Pendleton, “I can’t think of anything more refreshing in these troubled times.” Produced by Axial Theater, What Happened Was will be on stage July 22nd, August 1 and 2nd, at 8pm on Chain Theatre’s 3rd floor (312 W. 36th Street). Tickets can be purchased at www.ChainTheatre.org/summer-oneact-fest-2025.

Review: Slightly Stoopid Satiates Fan's Desires at The Stone Pony as Part of NJ's North To Shore Festival - Photos and Video

By Shane Curry

I've been to a lot of concerts, probably more than most people my age, and undeniably this concert was one of the best I’ve ever been to. The sound was amazing, the lasers were mesmerizing and he sunset was breathtaking. 

Everybody in the crowd was there to soak in the music of this band and the setting sun only added to the special feeling of the show, which took place in the cool, beachy town of Asbury Park NJ. The concert, at the iconic Stone Pony, was part of the North to Shore Festival sponsored by Prudential. The Stone Pony is a tremendous venue for any band. You can feel the history in it.

Feel Good Interview Series: Emmy-Award Winner Michael Park of "As The World Turns" and Broadway - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos

Michael Park is known for his acting work as Jack Snyder on the daytime drama "As the World Turns," as well as for playing Larry Murphy in "Dear Evan Hansen" on Broadway, as well as reporter Tom Holloway in Season 3 of "Stranger Things." Park won two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" for playing Jack Snyder on "As the World Turns."

In addition, he won a Grammy for "Best Musical Theater Album" and a Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program" for "Dear Evan Hansen." 

Feel Good Interview Series: Tia Carrere of "Lilo & Stitch", "Wayne's World" and So Much More — 11 Things To Know About Her

By Markos Papadatos

Veteran actress and singer Tia Carrere stars as Mrs. Kekoa is new live-action Disney movie "Lilo & Stitch."

She got her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital." Carrere played Cassandra Wong in the feature films "Wayne's World" and "Wayne's World 2," as well as Juno Skinner in "True Lies," Nani Pelekai in the "Lilo & Stitch" movies and Cha Cha, in "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Carrere also appeared as a contestant in the second season of "Dancing with the Stars" and the fifth season of "The Celebrity Apprentice." In addition to acting, Carrere has won two Grammy Awards for her music. She shared 11 interesting and exciting things about herself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Kellan Lutz of "Twilight", "Desert Dawn" and More — 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos

Kellan Lutz is an actor, producer, martial artist and model. He is best known for playing Emmett Cullen in "The Twilight" Saga film series and he also played Hercules in "The Legend of Hercules."

His most recent action movie was "Desert Dawn," which was released via Saban Films. He went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about himself.

Feel Good Interview Series: RJ Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' - 10 Things To Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos

RJ Mitte is an actor, producer, model and activist (who has cerebral palsy). He is best known for his portrayal of Walter "Flynn" White on the AMC drama series "Breaking Bad." He also appeared in Weeds, Vegas, Switched at Birth, and Everybody Hates Chris.

Mitte sat down and chatted with this journalist at Burgerology Midtown while in New York for the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. His new film "Westhampton" premiered at the festival on June 7th. Mitte shared 10 interesting and exciting things about himself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Wendy Crewson — 10 Things To Know About Her

By: Markos Papadatos

Wendy Crewson stars as Tess in "When Hope Calls" Season 2 on Great American Family, and she plays Justin Hartley's mother Mary Dove Shaw in "Tracker" on CBS. A veteran actress, Crewson is known for her performances in "Air Force One," "The Santa Clause," and "Bicentennial Man."

She went on to share 10 fun and interesting things about herself.

Feel Good Interview Series — The Multi-Hyphenate Marilu Henner — 10 Things To Know About Her

 

By: Markos Papadatos

Marilu Henner is a five-time Golden Globe nominee for "Taxi." She has starred in 78 films, including L.A. Story (American Comedy Award), Noises Off, Johnny Dangerously, and 31 Hallmark movies; two Emmy Award-winning sitcoms (“Taxi,” “Evening Shade”); and numerous TV appearances.

A New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on health, memory, and parenting, Marilu is one of 12 people identified with HSAM (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory) featured on “60 Minutes.” She has testified before Congress 11 times on Alzheimer’s, nutrition, and women’s health, and is a keynote speaker on memory, fitness, parenting, cancer survival, and hospice advocacy.