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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

Events

British Rockers Uriah Heep Coming To Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- British rock legends Uriah Heep will perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. The group has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide with hits that include “Look At Yourself," "Gypsy," “The Wizard," “Free ‘n Easy," “Sunrise," “July Morning” and many more. Tickets are $50. Call the box office at 203-438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is at 80 East Ridge.

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Neighbors

Wilton High Students Named Finalists For National Merit Scholarship WILTON, Conn. -- Four Wilton High School students were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program recently. Jeremy T. Brewer, Grace C. Nickel, Daniel J. Xie, and Evaline Xie are among 15,000 finalists have been identified across the country from the 16,000 students who were named as semifinalists in September 2014. To become a finalist, a student must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes evidence of an academic record of very high performance, endorsement by the school principal, SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying test performan…

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Neighbors

New Canaan Country School Alumnus Mo Vaughn Discusses Sports Career NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Country School Alumni Council and Athletics Department will present a panel discussion on Careers in Sports with alum and former Major League Baseball All-Star Mo Vaughn on at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the Stevens Building. Join Alumni Council President Stephanie Zeigler (Class of ’81) and Country School Athletics Teacher and Coach, Carl Brodnax (Class of ’76) for conversations with: Maurice “Mo” Vaughn, New Canaan Country School Class of 1982, a former professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, Anaheim Angels and New York Mets; …

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Land Trust Names New Land Steward GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Land Trust recently named Chris Aldrich as its new land steward. Aldrich is a 2012 University of Connecticut graduate with a degree in natural resources and a concentration in sustainable forestry management. He most recently battled invasive plants and insects as well as surveyed flora and fauna at Cumberland Gap National Park in Kentucky. Aldrich will be overseeing the the land trust's volunteer field leaders, in addition to monitoring and managing properties.

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Politics

Rep. Shaban Looks For Solutions In Malloy's Budget Proposal EASTON/WESTON/REDDING, Conn. -- After the budget address from Gov. Dannel Malloy last week, state Rep. John Shaban (R- Easton, Weston, Redding) offered comments on how the state Legislature should vet the governor's proposal. “The governor's budget proposal has some interesting ideas, but some troublesome points as well, including hidden tax increases and more borrowing to pay for yet another proposed increase in spending," Shaban said in a statement. "He has included several ambitious concepts with an emphasis on planning, but offers little on execution or how we will pay for the ideas. …

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Neighbors

Purim Celebration Planned For Young Jewish Professionals In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Young Jewish Professionals, Connecticut will host a Purim with the Stars cocktail and networking Wednesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. at The Waypointe in Norwalk. The event will feature a full kosher buffet dinner, Lechaims, Hamentash cookies, a megillah reading, red carpet, entertainment and door prizes. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed up inspired by their favorite Hollywood star or as themselves. Cost of admission is $20 at the door and $15 in advance by Sunday. For more information call 203-635-4118 or visit www.yjpct.org or email: Youngjewishp@gmail.com. …

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Events

Palace Danbury To Screen 'Ballet 422' Documentary DANBURY, Conn. -- The Palace Danbury will host an unprecedented behind-the scenes look at the New York City Ballet with a special screening of the documentary "Ballet 422" on Sunday at 2 p.m. In Jody Lee Lipes' new documentary, dance fans can get a glimpse into the highly guarded world of professional ballet. The film is an intimate, fly-on-the-wall documentary offering a rare peek into New York City Ballet’s inner workings. New York City Ballet boasts a roster of more than 90 dancers and a repertory of works by many of the greatest choreographers in the history of the art form. Whe…

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Events

Danbury Library Hosts Irish Music Duo DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Library will kick off its St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a performance by The Kerry Boys from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. For more than 24 years, The Kerry boys have been one of Connecticut’s favorite Irish balladeers, with the 2007-08 Connecticut State Troubadour Pierce Campbell on guitar, harmonica and vocals and Paul Neri on banjo. They will play traditional Irish ballads and Celtic-style originals. All music lovers are invited to join in the toe-tappin’ fun. The program is free and open to all ages. Register online at danburylibrary.or…

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Schools

Weston Natives Named To Clemson University Dean's List WESTON, Conn. -- Two Weston natives have been named to the Clemson University Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester. Natalie Rose Hassett, who is majoring in psychology, and Meredith J. Marcus, who is majoring in marketing, both achieved the distinction. To be named to the Dean's List at Clemson University, located in Clemson, S.C., a student must achieve a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

Schools

Fairfield Natives Named To Clemson University Dean's List FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Two Fairfield residents were named to the Clemson University Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester. Anne Marie Moeder, who is majoring in Communication Studies and Avery Alauzet Parmiter, who is majoring in Environmental and Natural Resources both earned the distinction. To be named to the Dean's List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. The university is located in Clemson, S.C.

by Joe Jenkins

02/26/2015

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