This week on Your New Jersey, we’re celebrating a little extra love this Valentine’s season with stories of creativity, generosity, and care — all rooted right here in the Garden State. Bryan Herman joins us to share how Be Nice Ink began as creative moments with his kids and grew into a family-driven art project where imagination meets impact, with 100% of proceeds donated to meaningful causes. We’re also joined by Arlander Brown, Chief Culinary Officer at Somedays Bakery, whose Montclair location is known for its made-from-scratch croissants, warm hospitality, and sweet treats crafted with heart.

This week on Your New Jersey, Former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl Champion Roman Oben, now President of the NFL Alumni NY/NJ Chapter joins us to discuss the Gear Up Against Cancer campaign. The campaign focuses on raising awareness for lung cancer, promoting prevention, and emphasizing the importance of early screenings. Yael Averbuch West, former U.S. Women’s National Team player and Gotham FC alum, now General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations for Gotham FC shares her journey from professional athlete to leader shaping the future of women’s soccer in New Jersey.

This week on Your New Jersey, we’re spotlighting leaders who are building pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope across the Garden State. Steve Heisman, President and CEO of HABcore, Inc., joins us to discuss how the nonprofit is providing permanent housing and essential support services to veterans, families, and individuals in crisis along the Jersey Shore. We’re also joined by Sara Peña, Director of External Affairs at PSEG and founder of the Boys to Leaders Foundation, who shares how her journey from growing up in Newark to becoming the first in her family to attend college inspires her work mentoring young men and shaping the next generation of leaders in New Jersey.