Articles by Rachel Sokol

Shameless and The Conners Actress Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney Talks Shameless, The Conners & Being a Jersey Girl

Actress Emma Kenney (Shameless, The Conners) isn’t ashamed to be a Jersey Girl at heart. Shes spoke to Best of NJ about her acting career and what’s next.

9 NJ Sensory Gyms to Explore with Your Child

We’re highlighting nine New Jersey Sensory Gyms that offer extensive therapy services for your child. Read on to learn about their facilities and services.

Meet NJ Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Caitlin Rinaldi

e each day. This month, Best of NJ is putting a spotlight on Caitlin Rinaldi, the 30-year-old owner of STITCH, a women’s clothing and accessory boutique.

Kirrilee Berger: Jersey Native Takes Tinseltown by Storm

Kirrilee Berger recently spoke with Best of NJ about her two new series, the audition process, and of course, her fondness for the Garden State.

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids with Special Needs

Cookie Cutters Specializes in Haircuts for Kids with Special Needs

Cookie Cutters wants to make difficult haircuts for kids a thing of the past. Their stylists are also specially trained to assist kids with special needs

Our Legendary Ladies Author Megan Callea

Up Close with Megan Callea, Author of Our Legendary Ladies

Megan Callea had a dream to create a series of books celebrating the most important women throughout history. She is now the author of Our Legendary Ladies.

Castle Couture Offers Expert Wedding Dress Shopping Advice

For brides-to-be who are newly engaged and ready to start dress shopping, Colleen Giresi of Castle Couture has some advice you won’t want to miss

The Mick Star Thomas Barbusca Talks Growing Up in NJ

Actor and NJ native Thomas Barbusca currently stars as Chip Pemberton, a confident young teen with adult-like sensibilities on the hit FOX sitcom, The Mick.

Ron J. Rock Talks Budding Acting Career and Jersey Roots

Hard-working Englewood native Ron J. Rock, who plays the character Junior in the new film Den of Thieves, hails from the Garden State.

Simply Hanukkah: A Stress-Free Way to Embrace the Festival of Lights

Simply Hanukkah is a a brand new way for parents to get a handle on the Festival of Lights. To learn more, BONJ spoke to the family who came up with it.