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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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Westport, CT

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No Passport Required: 6 Westport Summer Staycation Ideas WESTPORT, Conn. -- Looking for a vacation without having to deal with I-95 traffic or ever-widening TSA restrictions? Consider a staycation close to home. What follows are some of the area's summer highlights. Feel free to add more in our Comments or on our Facebook page. Enjoy a Foodiefest: The Chosen Cholent, specializing in-pulled smoked brisket, smoked fried chicken, smoked short ribs, and of course, cholent (a traditional Shabbat stew) is among the food trucks -- and food options -- at the first-ever Southern Connecticut Jewish Food Festival being held Sunday, June 11 from 11 a.m. t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Ridgefield, CT

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Ridgefield's Whip Salon Goes 'Underground' With New Medi-Spa Services RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- There's more beauty fixes to be had at Whip Blow Dry Bar and Salon thanks to the addition of Whip Underground. The newly renovated space -- one floor below the salon -- will offer eyelash extensions, Botox, microblading and other medi-spa services. A public launch party is set for Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. (admission is $10); Whip Underground officially opens Friday, June 9. Whip Blow Dry Bar and Salon and Whip Underground are at 23 Governor St., 203-442-6444, www.whipsalon.com/.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Stamford, CT

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Attention Foodies: Hey Stamford Announces First Food Festival STAMFORD, Conn. -- The city that eats together will be treated to the bounty of area food trucks and local restaurants' with the first @HeyStamford Food Festival.The event -- rain or shine -- is slated for Saturday, August 26 at Mill River Park in Stamford. In addition to local emerging chefs, innovative area-based food trucks, and craft beer, there will also be live music -- think Jessie's Girl and The Fresh Kids of Bel Air. It will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mill River Park in Stamford. General admission is $10. Go HERE for more information.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Fort Lee, NJ

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Dunk Into National Doughnut Day, Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. --- Ready for some free carbs? Friday, June 2 is National Doughnut Day and to celebrate, area eateries are offering special deals. A sampling follows: feel free to add your own to our Comments page or on Facebook Participating Dunkin' Donuts are offering a free doughnut with a beverage purchase. Glaze in New Milford and Wayne is offering one free glaze donut, no purchase necessary. Buy a non-bottled beverage and you can get two free classic donuts. National Doughnut Day dates to 1938 Chicago. The unofficial holiday was created to honor of The Salvation Army "Doug…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Dunk Into National Doughnut Day, Passaic County PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Friday, June 2 is National Doughnut Day and to celebrate, area eateries are offering special deals. A sampling follows: feel free to add your own to our Comments page or on Facebook Participating Dunkin' Donuts are offering a free doughnut with a beverage purchase. Glaze in New Milford and Wayne is offering one free glaze donut, no purchase necessary. Buy a non-bottled beverage and you can get two free classic donuts. National Doughnut Day dates to 1938 Chicago. The unofficial holiday was created to honor of The Salvation Army "Doughnut Girls," who provid…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Westport, CT

Your Community

Win Free Doughnuts For A Year With New Donut Crazy Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Do you dream of doughnuts and the perfect flavor combination? If so, you can make your fantasy a reality with the new Donut Crazy Flavor Contest, being held in conjunction with CTbites. If your flavor is selected as the winner, you'll get a free dozen doughnuts every month for a year. Ths shop will also sell your doughnut for a limited time. Go HERE to enter. Donut Crazy has locations in Shelton, Stratford and Westport.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/01/2017

Pound Ridge, NY

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Best Summer Beach Reads: Pound Ridge Bookstore Owner Shares 9 Titles POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Ready to stack up on your summer reads? Susan Williamson, the owner of Booksy Galore in Pound Ridge suggests the following. Adult Picks "Into the Water" by Paula Hawkins: Hawkins enraptured us with "Girl on the Train" and she’s back with a page-turning summer thriller. Two women meet mysterious and watery deaths, a river becomes the vessel for uncovering dark secrets, and multiple points of view provide a twisty tale guaranteed to captivate. "Rich People Problems" by Kevin Kwan: Travel to the Philippines, Singapore, the Sulu Sea, and Hong…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/01/2017

Eastchester, NY

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Attention Foodies: Eastchester Premieres Its First Farmers Market EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- It's farmers market time and, for the first time ever, Eastchester will have its own, complete with freshly baked baguettes, juicy tomatoes, and soft-ripened cheeses. The market, which premieres Sunday, June 4 at 344 White Plains Road, is all about bringing residents a delicious assortment of local produce, artisan breads, grass-fed meats, eggs and more. It is run by Country Markets. Expect to find vendors -- 20 in all -- with impressive resumes, said Samantha Friedman, the market's founder and daughter of Country Markets Owner Joe Friedman. Bread vendor Bien Cuit, fo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/01/2017

Mamaroneck, NY

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Learn How You Can Help Westchester's Refugees At Mamaroneck Event MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Concerned about the refugee situation? Jodi Kantor, a New York Times journalist who has extensively covered the Canadian refugee experience, among other crises, will discuss how to assist refugee resettlement in our area on Sunday, June 11 at the Westchester Jewish Center (WJC) in Mamaroneck. The event, scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, is sponsored by Neighbors for Refugees (formerly Hearts and Homes for Refugees of Larchmont/Mamaroneck) and co-sponsored by WJC, Larchmont Temple, Larchmont Avenue Church, St. Augustine Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and St. Thomas Epi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/01/2017

Chappaqua, NY

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Plotting Your Next Vacation: Chappaqua Writer Launches Travel Webzine CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Tis the season for summer travel and, thanks to a Chappaqua writer, there's a new online magazine geared towards helping you find your vacation sweet spot. GettingOnTravel (GOT) is a multi-authored webzine designed to inform and inspire luxury travelers over age 50. According to Co-Creator and Owner Irene S. Levine, the site was launched in mid-April after identifying a gap in the market. "Travelers over the age of 50 have more disposable income and time to travel than any other age group," she said, with AARP research showing that 99 percent of this population …

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/01/2017

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