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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 Teen Releases New App, Redefines 'Trouble' Westport Teen Releases New App, Redefines 'Trouble'
Westport Teen Releases New App, Redefines 'Trouble' WESTPORT, Conn. -- You'd expect the CEO of a Westport technology company to travel across the U.S. chasing business ventures.What you might not expect is that that executive is 17-years-old, and been designing apps since he was 13. Skylar Thomas, a rising senior at Staples High School and the founder of Troublemaker Technologies, has six apps under his belt, the latest of which is a 3-D extravaganza created in partnership with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Paintball Hero, which took him approximately 14 months to create -- he has schoolwork after all -- is a video game…

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Business
New Escape Room Experience Coming To Stamford New Escape Room Experience Coming To Stamford
New Escape Room Experience Coming To Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A new escape room experience is coming to Stamford. Deadlocked Escape Rooms will open at 1000 Hope St. The exact date is still pending. The experience, for those who don't know, involves being locked in a room and having a set amount of time to solve puzzles/find clues in order to get out.

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Lifestyle
Summer's Here, Bergen! Don't Miss These 15 Places To Drink, Dine Outside Summer's Here, Bergen! Don't Miss These 15 Places To Drink, Dine Outside
Summer's Here, Bergen! Don't Miss These 15 Places To Drink, Dine Outside BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- It's officially summer. Time to head outdoors and enjoy a slice of sunshine with your entree (or cocktail). Lucky for Bergen residents, there are plenty of options for dining alfresco.The only hard part? Picking just one. What follows is a sampling of outdoor spots; feel free to add your favorites in our Comments or on Facebook. Cafe Matisse, Rutherford: Want to feel like you're dining in Europe? Head to the enchanting garden at Cafe Matisse where Chef/Owner Peter Loria always makes you feel special. Soak Up Summer: 167 Park Ave., Rutherford; 201-935-2995. Biddy O'Ma…

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Lifestyle
Amazon's 'Red Oaks' Films In Pearl River Amazon's 'Red Oaks' Films In Pearl River
Amazon's 'Red Oaks' Films In Pearl River PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- If you're near Pearl River's Central Avenue on Tuesday, June 20, you may notice some commotion. That's because Amazon's "Red Oaks," starring Craig Roberts, is filming there, according to On Location Vacations. The comedy, shooting for its third and final season, revolves around a young student (Roberts) who works as a tennis pro at the prestigious Red Oaks Country Club in the 1980s. The show also stars Jennifer Grey. Pearl River isn't the only Rockland "star" of late. Suffern had its turn last year for the filming of "The Meyerowitz Stories (Ne…

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Lifestyle
Southbound BBQ Or Taino Smokehouse? It's A Close Call, Rockland Southbound BBQ Or Taino Smokehouse? It's A Close Call, Rockland
Southbound BBQ Or Taino Smokehouse? It's A Close Call, Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Our "Best Barbecue" contest has heated up with Chestnut Ridge's Southbound BBQ and Spring Valley's Taino Smokehouse in a tight race for the DVlicious best ... though that can change any moment. You have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to vote. and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Profiles on each ran last week. Read below for a recap. Bailey’s Smokehouse, Blauvelt Southbound BBQ, Chestnut Ridge Taino Smokehouse, Spring Valley

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Business
The Famous Walter's Hot Dogs Plans Summer Opening In Stamford The Famous Walter's Hot Dogs Plans Summer Opening In Stamford
The Famous Walter's Hot Dogs Plans Summer Opening In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- After 98 years in one location, Walter's Hot Dogs, the iconic stand in Mamaroneck, N.Y., known for its cherished family recipe, is expanding -- and coming to Stamford. This is the second big announcement for the family-owned company which earlier this year said it would open a sit-down restaurant in White Plains as well as a third food truck. "The right opportunities came along, in locations we loved, where we felt we could bring the Walter’s experience to more people," explained Katharine Warrington Woodward, a granddaughter of Owner Walter Warrington. "A…

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Business
Walter's Hotdogs, Long Beloved In Westchester, Plans Stamford Expansion Walter's Hotdogs, Long Beloved In Westchester, Plans Stamford Expansion
Walter's Hotdogs, Long Beloved In Westchester, Plans Stamford Expansion MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- After 98 years in one location, Walter's Hot Dogs, known for its cherished family recipe, is expanding -- again!! --  and opening a third location in Stamford. This is the second big announcement for the family-owned company which earlier this year said it would open a sit-down restaurant in White Plains as well as a third food truck. "The right opportunities came along, in locations we loved, where we felt we could bring the Walter’s experience to more people," explained Katharine Warrington Woodward, a granddaughter of Owner Walter Warrington. "After ha…

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Lifestyle
Is Northern Smoke In Carmel The DVlicious Best? Vote Now, Putnam Is Northern Smoke In Carmel The DVlicious Best? Vote Now, Putnam
Is Northern Smoke In Carmel The DVlicious Best? Vote Now, Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Does Northern Smoke have the best barbecue in Putnam?So, far, that's how the votes are going -- but anything can change at anytime. You have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to voice your opinion. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Profiles on each ran last week. Read below for a recap.  Holy Smoke, Mahopac Northern Smoke BBQ, Carmel Round Up Texas BBQ, Cold Spring

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Lifestyle
Where Are Fairfield County's Best Happy Hours? Follow Local Instagram Page Where Are Fairfield County's Best Happy Hours? Follow Local Instagram Page
Where Are Fairfield County's Best Happy Hours? Follow Local Instagram Page NORWALK, Conn. -- For one Norwalk resident, satisfying her inner foodie has led to a second career. Kasia (last name withheld due to privacy issues) said she was just trying to keep track of happy hours in the area when she decided to start an Instagram account @HappyHappyHour. Now, a year later, it's taken off like gangbusters with invites from restaurants pouring in (no pun intended). Her posts have become popular, she thinks, because many eateries are not great about publicizing what they offer.  "Happy hour is often under the radar," she said. "With my posts, I give inf…

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Lifestyle
Singing For His Supper? Westport's Michael Bolton Dines In Fairfield Singing For His Supper? Westport's Michael Bolton Dines In Fairfield
Singing For His Supper? Westport's Michael Bolton Dines In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Singer/Songwriter Michael Bolton may be busy traveling the world giving concerts but one lucky Fairfield County resident sat next to him at 55 Wine Bar & Wood Grille in Fairfield. Mona Youwakim Mitri of Easton posted a photo on the restaurant's Facebook page Saturday, June 17. Bolton, a Westport resident, is originally from New Haven. His new album is "Songs of Cinema," a collection of 10 songs that appeared in popular films over the years.

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