Light of Day Winterfest 2025 Details

Light of Day Winterfest 2025 begins Wednesday January 15 and continues through January 25th with an amazing lineup of artists.

This morning on Jersey Magazine, Light of Day Executive Director/Co-Founder Tony Pallagrosi and President Joe D'Urso chat with Jim Monaghan about the history of the organization and what this year's celebration looks like.

For the New Year, Greetings From the Garden State host Mike Ham decided to turn the tables a bit.

His upcoming feature this week is on Jersey Magazine host Jim Monaghan.

Everyone knows I LOVE animals- BUT, I'm not an expert, just a fan- When it comes to the "Opt To Adopt" mission I've created at WDHA, I sometimes rely on the experts for advice, tips, and guidance. My friend and local hero Sunny Nowell is one of these people. Sunny is not only the shelter manager for

She is also an Animal Control Officer and someone who specializes in helping people find their perfect furry family members. In this episode of the Rock N' Ruff Roundtable, Sunny offers a few simple suggestions on how to manage expectations, what to consider, and how to manage adding a new addition to your pack.  

Adopting a new pet is a HUGE responsibility and it's always helpful to have some guidance along the way, especially for first-time adopters. It's easy to think that pets can just grab a collar and go, (to the dog park, visiting) and some can, but others may have experienced some trauma or inconsistency so Sunny's suggestions involve patience and decompression. We are always thankful for her video clips that make us better pet parents.

Or visit or investigate your local animal shelter.  There are so many wonderful animals looking for homes. That's how I found Rosie Carr! She was even featured in a book about Rescue Dogs. 

Jeremy Sheetinger is the head baseball coach atGeorgia Gwinnett Colleg where he led the Grizz Gang to the 2021 NAIA National Championship.

These quick hits may, on the surface, be geared toward his fellow baseball coaches, but his motivational message can easily be applied to the classroom, workplace, and your personal relationships.

This week, Coach Sheets talks about the importance of being present in the moment.

Looking for something fun to do in the area? Chris Swendeman has you covered with this week's Local Look.

There are always so many fun events happening in our local communities.  Check out what's in store for this week in New Jersey.

And that's your Local Look for this week on The Jersey Magazine.  If you'd like your event to be featured on The Local Look, you can email us at JerseyMagazine@wdhafm.com.  See you next week on 105.5 WDHA.