Ambrosia Brody has covered education, breaking, and community news; served as a staff writer at USC and healthcare editor at Belmont Publications. She is a freelance writer, grant and copy editor.
Meet Fritz Napoleon, Co-owner of Steeped & Stoked Tea Company
When Fritz Napoleon sips a cup of warm ginger tea, it’s like he’s back to mornings in Haiti when his mom would start her workday with a reinvigorating cup of tea. “I love tea, and I’ve always experimented with different blends,” he shares.
Rising Tide Entrepreneur Natasha Frazer Opens Inclusive Beauty Studio
Natasha Frazer felt a myriad of emotions opening the doors of her boutique salon, Hello Gorgeous Beauty Studio, in the summer of 2023. The opening event culminated years of dreaming, planning, and doing what she does best – adapting to change and managing unplanned issues.
Meet Eugene T. Barnes, Co-Founder of As One Entertainment
Comedy is a conduit for change for comedian, host, emcee, and business owner Eugene T. Barnes. It’s common for the production company he cofounded in 2012 with his wife and singer-songwriter Bernadette Barnes, As One Entertainment LLC, to host a variety show one night and a social justice-based th...
From Ballet to Blueprints: Former Classical Dancer Transforms Spaces with Design-Build
Selecting colors and fabrics to evoke a positive emotional response comes naturally to Elizabeth Doughty. The former classical ballet dancer spent years captivating audiences, triggering emotional responses through graceful lines, expressions, and motion. That training is now channeled into her career at Jersey City’s McGregor Design-Build, where her design is informed by sensitivity to space, line, and light.
6 Eco-Entrepreneurs Paving the Way Toward a More Sustainable Future
The impact a service-based business can have on the Earth may seem inconsequential when compared with Big Tech and larger corporations, but even small businesses have a part to play in tackling climate change. Especially since small to medium-sized businesses make up 90% of businesses worldwide, according to SME Climate Hub.
Considering the environmental impact and searching for sustainable solutions is top of mind for Rising Tide Capital sustainability entrepreneurs.
The Community Business Academy, Work in Action
Rising Tide Capital’s, Community Business Academy – Work in Action: New Brunswick
When Rising Tide Capital embarked on a mission to expand and enhance its program capacity to serve current and aspiring business owners in New Brunswick, it knew collaboration and meeting residents where they were, in their own community, was crucial.
Closing the Gender and Race Gap in Financial Health
Quintanna (QL) Walker, a Fall 2018 Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy (CBA) grad, is making understanding how to use money for our highest benefit easier and making financial education accessible to everyone. The hope is that this skill set can promote economic well-being.
The Best Thermometers for Kids, Tested by Editors and Their Children
Given the many viruses, from common colds to COVID-19, whose symptoms include a fever, it's pretty essential to have a thermometer you can trust for your family. Instead of using the back of your hand to guesstimate if your child...
The Eufy SpaceView Video Baby Monitor Review: A Simple, Clear Choice
The eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor is an affordable option for parents who want reliable range, video, and audio, as well as the ability to add a second camera or to move it from place to place without a hassle.
Meet Mariel Acevedo, Founder of Leila’s Plants
When Mariel Acevedo wrote the blueprint for her boutique plant shop, Leila’s Plants, she envisioned a store that brought happiness, learning opportunities, and a wide range of plants to her community. Most importantly, her store had to have a specific vibe.
Now, customers walking into her store at The Shoppes At Jackson Hill, located at 351 Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City, are immediately immersed in greenery and a sense of calm.
The Best Sunscreen for Babies to Protect That Precious Brand-New Skin
Before heading outdoors, protecting your baby's skin from the sun is probably one of your top priorities.
The Best Video Baby Monitors for Peace of Mind in the Next Room, or Miles Away
New parents want to keep a watchful eye on their babies, especially when they’re slumbering in their cribs. Some use video baby monitors for the various bells and whistles, like built-in lullabies or sleep-tracking features, while others want a monitor that alerts...
The Best Toddler Travel Beds We Tested for Good Nights on the Road
One of the challenges of traveling with toddlers is figuring out how and where they’ll get to sleep, even as their delicate nap and bedtime schedules are inevitably disrupted.
The Best Swim Goggles for Kids Who'd Rather Be In The Water Than on Land
Whether your child is swimming competitively or jumping into the pool for occasional summer fun, they could benefit from goggles to protect their eyes from chlorine and UV rays. Goggles are swim essentials for children who spend a lot of time in the water.
U-M Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Positively Affects Oral Health
A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid’s dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches. Findings from the study, “Beneficiaries’ Perspectives on Improved Oral Health and its Mediators After Medicaid Expansion in Michigan: A Mixed Methods Study,” can help inform policy decisions about the benefits of providing Medicaid dental coverage.