The New Jersey Digest has chronicled daily life in the Garden State for over 10 years. Our website features a variety of original content that spans the entire lifestyle spectrum, in addition to serving as an extension of our print publication. Updated daily, the website’s friendly voice and positive editorial context make it a contemporary lifestyle guide, relevant to engaged residents of New Jersey and beyond. Its diverse set of touchpoints includes coverage on music, art, entertainment, food and drink, business, fashion, culture and more.
Through our digital and social media platforms, we are able to extend our reach even further with 30,000+ followers and fans, 70,000 newsletter subscribers and 100,000 unique monthly visitors.
Meet The Team
Michael Scivoli
Editor-In-Chief
Though his chief ambition is to get on his staff’s nerves, Michael spends his time running The Digest’s website, planning and creating the publication’s print product and rewriting other people’s articles. He’s originally from Bergen County but still lives here because he actually likes this place. Michael joined The Digest in 2013 after graduating from MSU, where he specialized in literature, creative writing, journalism and advanced diner hopping. After years of long hours in The Digest’s Hoboken office, management finally caved and offered him the Editor’s role. Michael spends his spare time eating his way through New Jersey, traveling the world and stealing cuttings from his friend’s plants.
Peter Candia
Food + Drink Editor
Peter is New Jersey Digest’s Food + Drink Editor. He first joined the publication as an intern in late 2019. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter focuses primarily on food and beverage. A veteran of the restaurant industry, with an affinity for all things New Jersey, Peter’s vision is to highlight the great food that can be found right here in our home state. He hopes to one day put New Jersey on the map as a culinary landmark. Politics, film, and cheap beer are some of the other interests that keep him going every day.
Christine Lisi
Senior Graphic Designer
Christine is a graphic designer born and raised in New Jersey. Her passion for drawing at an early age led to her discovery of design and a desire to make it her career. She graduated from Monmouth University with her BFA in Graphic Design and has had a passion for creating and innovating ever since. Regardless of the medium she is working in, Christine is determined to solve design problems with solutions that inspire.
Tom LaVecchia
Publisher
A veteran in the digital marketing space, Tom purchased the Digest back in 2019. He received his MBA in Marketing at FDU back in 2006 and is a regular contributor to Forbes. Determined to change the public’s perception of print advertising, Tom believes in a 360 approach to helping New Jersey small businesses increase their clientele. When he’s not talking the staff’s ears off, this father of three can be found unwinding with a good cigar and a glass of Scotch (always on the rocks).
Alondra Cabrera
Editorial Assistant
Alondra Cabrera is the Editorial Assistant at New Jersey Digest. She graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in Communication and Media Studies. During her collegiate years, she found her passion for journalism and content creation. Alondra worked on several multimedia projects, including writing scripts and producing video content for the campus streaming platform Hawk+. In her free time, she loves to indulge in the best foods around NJ, feed her shopping addiction, and spend time with her furry friends Rafi, Toffe, and Charlie. She also enjoys traveling, cooking for loved ones, and working out with her partner. Alondra is dedicated to advancing her career in media and constantly seeks opportunities to refine her craft.