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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Westport's Bartaco Wins DVlicious 'Best Outdoor Dining In Fairfield County' WESTPORT, Conn. -- It was a close race, but in the end, bartaco won our DVlicious contest for "Best Waterfront Dining in Fairfield County" with 33 percent of the vote. Sunset Grille in Norwalk was close behind with 27 percent. The Westport eatery is known for its Mexican taqueria vibe and views of the Saugatuck River. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice story. The restaurant, at 20 Wilton Road, will receive a DVlicious framed certificate as well as bragging rights to offering a side of sunshine with every order.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2016

Business

Trumbull's Ucbc Goes Beyond Bagels & Coffee With Community Outreach TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Julie Stenz is all about making life easier for local residents. A busy mom who used to commute to a marketing job in NYC and later, Stamford, she said it was always a dream to work in the community she lives in and offer the kind of services she long wished for. "My husband and I were always talking about how we really missed a place where we could have a coffee, read a newspaper and linger," she said. "We kept saying, 'One day, one day, one day.'" Lucky for Trumbull residents, that day has come. Stenz said it was a matter of the "stars alignin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2016

Politics

DV Decision: Should Third Party Candidates Be Part Of Presidential Debates? BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- With all the attention focused on Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican Nominee Donald J. Trump, it might surprise folks to know there are two other candidates in the race: Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party and Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. And so the question becomes: Should these two be included in the presidential debate, even if neither polls at the required 15 percent? The first debate is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, L.I. Let us know your thoughts by commenting directly on our Facebook page or emailing d…

by Daily Voice

08/29/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgewood Nutritionist Serves Up Back To School Lunch Ideas RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- How ready are you for the back to school routine and the inevitable questions over what to pack for your kid's lunch? Angela Langner, a registered dietitian/nutritionist with Nutrition Center of Bergen County in Ridgewood, offers suggestions to make the process easier. Establish what you want to make for the week. "By this I mean recipes," said Langner, a Ramsey resident. "Having them pre-made takes one more thing off your plate in the mornings." Always make a grocery list. Life is too busy to have to keep running back to the store. Pack one fruit and…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2016

Politics

DV Decision: Should Third Party Candidates Be Part Of Presidential Debates? PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- With all the attention focused on Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican Nominee Donald J. Trump, it might surprise folks to know there are two other candidates in the race: Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party and Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. And so the question becomes: Should these two be included in the presidential debate, even if neither polls at the required 15 percent? The first debate is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, L.I. Let us know your thoughts by commenting directly on our Facebook page or emailing …

by Daily Voice

08/29/2016

Lifestyle

TV's 'Homeland,' Hulu's 'The Path' Film In Valhalla, Mount Vernon WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Showtime's "Homeland," staring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin filmed scenes on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Westchester County Corrections Facility in Valhalla, according to On Location Vacations. The political thriller, about to start its sixth season takes place several months after the previous season, with the main character (Danes) living in Brooklyn and working at a foundation whose efforts are to provide aid to Muslims living in the U.S. Scenes for "The Path," a series by Hulu featuring Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, and Hugh Dancy, is als…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/28/2016

Neighbors

Ex-Suffern Resident's Invention Makes Heading Back To School Safer SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Gary Castelle, a former Suffern resident, is on a mission to make walking to school safer. Castelle, an inventor best known for his SIll Shield windowsill protector, and president of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. based Magnum Plastics Inc., has come up with a solution for cars and other vehicles to clearly see kids when they are crossing the street. "Back in my day there were several children hit by cars coming to and from school or waiting for the bus," he said. "All these years later, I recall one in particular that occurred just across the street from the then new…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/28/2016

Lifestyle

DV Home Cooking: New Canaan Blogger Mixes Up A 'Cool' Smoothie DV Home Cooking is devoted to readers and their recipes. All we ask is that you're a home cook, not a professional chef. Got a favorite dish you want to share? Send it, along with the story behind it, to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com. Home Cook: Jeanette Chen, New Canaan, Conn., blogger at Jeanette's Healthy Living. "Getting my 14-year old son to eat fruits and vegetables can be challenging, so I came up with this frosty smoothie, turning watermelon and strawberries into a refreshing drink that I knew he would slurp right up. For an extra boost of protein and nutrition, I added some Gre…

by Jeanette Chen

08/28/2016

Lifestyle

Bird Watching This Season? Watch Molting In Action Many birds, like humans, use the summer months to recharge their batteries. After the exhausting task of building a nest and rearing young, the fresh breeding plumage of spring slowly becomes faded and worn. The essential role of feathers in protecting a bird, not to mention their role in flight, makes it necessary to periodically shed old ones and replace them. Therefore, after the summer’s hatchlings are out of the nest, many species undergo a molt, or a complete overhaul of their feathers. The abundance of food this time of year makes the process less energetically risky, but molting i…

by William Haffey

08/27/2016

Business

Linda's Story Time In Monroe Engages Readers With Personal Approach MONROE, Conn. -- Ask Linda Devlin how she's managed to keep her independent children's bookstore, Linda's Story Time in business 17 years and she answers simply: "I sell the experience of discovering the books as much as I sell the books themselves." "It's the way people are greeted when they walk in the door," she explained, "And the guidance in finding the book you want. My goal has always been to create a good feeling where customers feel comfortable, whether they are buying something or not." Indeed, entering her Monroe store, feels like a blast to the past…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/26/2016

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