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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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Plan It: Westchester Couple Tap Into Formula For Controlling Calendar Chaos PELHAM, N.Y. -- School's out and life is busy. But then when is it not with kids? It's why Pelham residents Julie and Dennis Roche started Burbio three years ago. The digital calendar provides families with an easy way to sync their personal calendars with those of local sports teams, schools, organizations, libraries and other area groups. Residents can sign up for free at Burbio.com and “follow” calendars to create a personal feed of events and be notified when things change. There is also an iOS app, which was introduced earlier this year. What initially began in Westchester -- basical…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/02/2017

Lifestyle

Who Has The Best Ice Cream In Westchester? Nominate Your DVlicious Favorite WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 16 but we don't need anyone to tell us summer is synonymous with the rich cool treat. So, who has the best in Westchester County? We're looking for the best local shop to highlight in our DVlicious contest. Submit your suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by Monday, July 3. Replies will be calculated and finalists chosen before voting begins.

by Daily Voice

07/02/2017

Lifestyle

It's Beach Read Season: What's On Your List, Fairfield County? BETHEL, Conn. -- Everyone's idea of a good beach read differs. Are you a mystery person? Prefer romance? A little science fiction perhaps? Sure, you can see what a computer (aka Amazon) picks for you, or you can go the local angle. Alice Hutchinson, owner of Byrd's Books in Bethel, gave us her top four suggestions. Into the Water by Paula Hawkins: The author of "The Girl On The Train" returns with this addictive new novel of psychological suspense about a single mother who turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. The Summer House by Hannah McKinnon: A re…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/02/2017

Lifestyle

What's In A Name? A Lot, Say Westchester Residents, Dick Van Dyke Fans Fans of the "The Dick Van Dyke Show" have an avid fan base on Bonnie Meadow Road in New Rochelle. That's because the fictional character's home was based on the actual street. Now, their "neighbors," want to honor the show's history by giving it a new name, according to lohud.com. Though Dick Van Dyke and his TV wife Mary Tyler Moore (aka Rob and Laura Petrie) never actually resided in Westchester, Carl Reiner, the show's creator did. He lived at 48 Bonnie Meadow -- the Petries lived at 148 -- and is said to have based the series on his experiences. According to lohud…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/01/2017

Business

Newtown's Cafe Xpresso Brews Up Good Reviews On TripAdvisor NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Newtown’s Café Xpresso has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity, and frequency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. “We are so very proud of our great staff,” said Bob Schlump, owner of Café Xpresso. “Our chefs work very hard preparing all of our fresh, homema…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/01/2017

Lifestyle

Danbury Food Truck Takes Churros To A Whole New Level DANBURY, Conn. -- There are churros and then there are churros. The gourmet chocolate-laden, rainbow-sprinkled ones at the Cinnamon Churros food truck are like works of art. And very Instagram-worthy. Even better: you can pick the filling and the topping. From now through Oct. 22, Cinnamon Churros is at the Danbury Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m until 2 p.m. Click here to check out its Facebook page.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/01/2017

Business

Norwalk Owners Close Wilton's Culture Tea WILTON, Conn. -- Culture Tea, at 101 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton, has closed. Alex Higle and Shu-Chuan Chen of Norwalk, who opened the tea shop last August, were known for offering high-quality organic teas from around the world. Their tearoom also featured scones, sandwiches, and pastries and earlier this year sponsored a series of free health talks. In the end, they just didn't earn enough to pay the bills. The final day of business was Thursday, June 30.

by Daily Voice

07/01/2017

Neighbors

Fairfield Expert Shares 6 Tips On Smart Summer Snacking FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- As a parent with a master’s degree in elementary education, Gaby Healey believes every meal is a lesson. Which is why, as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Manhattan-based SoloFresco, the Fairfield resident believes providing children with healthy food so they understand what good food tastes like is essential to one's physical and mental development. Healey's food services company, founded in 2013, has served over 50 million meals to NYC public school children. All of SoloFresco's food items are minimally processed, high quality, antibiotic-free, non-GMO ingred…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/01/2017

Lifestyle

Who Has Fairfield County's Best Ice Cream? Nominate Your DVlicious Fav FAIRFIELD COUNTY, N.Y. -- National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 16 but we don't need anyone to tell us summer is synonymous with the rich cool treat. So, who has the best in Fairfield County? We're looking for the best local shop to highlight in our DVlicious contest. Submit your suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by Monday, July 3. Replies will be calculated and finalists chosen before voting begins.

by Daily Voice

06/30/2017

Lifestyle

Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg Film In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- If you're anywhere near White Plains or Purchase Friday, June 30, let us know if you have a celebrity sighting. According to On Location Vacations, the untitled Steven Spielberg project, previously written about here, continues to film along North Broadway and Hamilton Avenue. The movie stars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. Meanwhile, in Purchase, the Amazon series, "Mozart In The Jungle," is filming at SUNY Purchase in Purchase. The show, which is filming its fourth season, stars Gael García Bernal. It also shot there last year. Got a film tip? Send to …

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/30/2017

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