We catch up on TV shows and books worth watching and reading now that everyone's moved beyond White Lotus and Severance theories.

• 'The Recruit' offers espionage, thrills, and international city envy
• 'Love on the Spectrum' (season 3) provides heartwarming joy
• Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey explores love and survival in Alaska
• The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles takes readers on a 1950s roadtrip with recently released juvenile offenders
• Care and Feeding: A Memoir shares Laurie Woolever's experiences as assistant chef to Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali
• The Pitt improves after a rough first episode, showing the chaotic world of emergency medicine

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Meet Kathy Costa McKeown as she takes us behind the scenes of DanceWorks Studios, revealing how dance education builds resilience, community, and lifelong connections for students of all ages. Through her 27 years as a studio owner, choreographer, and "Mama Kath" to over 467 students, she demonstrates how movement becomes both art and therapy.

In this episode you will learn:

• Kathy's dance origin story
• Danceworks Studios philosphy
• How dance style and teaching have changed through the years
• How to help students navigate body image issues and emotional development through dance
• To balance technical training with an emotional connection to movement
• To encourage students to process disappointment as a temporary part of life
• Preparing for the inaugural Montclair Dance Festival on May 31st

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Michael Stefanelli, the New Jersey division leader for Best Version Media, reveals how hyperlocal publishing is thriving while building community connections through positive storytelling and neighborhood focus.

• Hyperlocal print media is experiencing significant growth
• Magazines focus on positive local stories about neighbors, families, and community events
• Each magazine is free to residents and financially supported by local business advertising
• Local businesses benefit from consistent brand awareness that builds trust with potential customers
• Content comes from various sources including content coordinators, community submissions, and neighbor recommendations
• BVM's acquisition by HIG Capital aims to expand services to become full-service marketing agencies for small businesses
• The ideal publisher candidate doesn't need sales experience—many people have become successful by following the model

If you're interested in submitting a story to your local BVM magazine, check page three of your local magazine for publisher and content coordinator contact information. Business owners looking for marketing advice can reach out even if they don't plan to advertise.

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