The Simmons Family was never leaving the city—until they did. “We were the family who was NEVER leaving New York City,” entrepreneur and mom of three Margot Simmons says. “I grew up in Washington, DC, Jon grew up in Bucks County, and we had resolved to make our life...
While the NYC suburbs tend to veer more into the blue territory, these communities are ideal for families who want a super liberal lifestyle. #1. Montclair (New Jersey) Dubbed a “liberal enclave” during Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential run (alongside Bethesda...
Merril Nash and her husband wanted to be equidistant to their parents and their kids—and they landed in Somers. “Pittsburgh was a great place to raise our kids,” says Merril Nash. “But then it was time to come back.” Both originally born and raised in New York City,...
A suburban library is so much more than a place to borrow books. It’ll soon become your third space (you have home, school...and your library). By Danielle Braff These suburban libraries offer free kids’ classes, toys, games and much more. Here are the libraries to...
The Hoyme’s family was growing...and so was their desire to get out of the city and into the Boston suburbs. Though they loved living in the city, Lindsey and Dave Hoyme knew it was time to ditch the hustle and bustle—and their rental apartment—and start exploring the...
After calling Suburban Jungle, Mindy Staloff found where they truly belonged. “We weren’t coming directly from the city,” says Mindy Staloff. “We left Manhattan and moved into a new development in New Jersey. It seemed perfect—it was a beautiful new construction that...
This Hoboken family didn’t land where they expected—and they couldn’t be happier. Though they were already in New Jersey, Jean Hur and her family were ready for a more suburban experience. “We were in Hoboken,” says Jean. “But with two kids—at the time, they were four...
There’s so much to do during the holidays! By Janine Clements You can feel the excitement building as the holiday season fast approaches. It's the most magical time of the year and Westchester is home to winter festivals, Christmas light displays, menorah lightings...