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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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Mamaroneck's Sedona Taphouse Helps Raise Funds For American Cancer Society MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Eat steak and save lives. Sedona Taphouse in Mamaroneck is helping the American Cancer Society raise money to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer through their Charity Mondays promotion. For every steak ordered on a Monday (lunch or dinner) in June, $1 will be donated to Relay for Life of Mamaroneck which is the fundraising arm for the American Cancer Society. Sedona Taphouse is at 640 E Boston Post Rd., (914) 341-1511.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/03/2017

Neighbors

Documentary On Syria Earns Social Impact Award At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. — Documentary filmmaker Matthew Heineman, who grew up in Darien and New Canaan, has been nominated for an Academy Award and has won an Emmy Award. But on Friday night, he earned an award that hits much closer to home. The Greenwich International Film Festival presented the award for Best Social Impact Film to "City of Ghosts" at its opening night party. The prize is awarded to one film across all categories that promote social change and awareness. The award was announced by actress and head of the Social Impact Jury, Sophia Bush, and is underwritten by the Bill…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/03/2017

Events

Westport Farmers Market Teams With Eileen Fisher For Pop-Up Event Saturday WESTPORT, Conn. -- The best of food and fashion will be on display thanks to a partnership between Eileen Fisher and The Westport Farmers’ Market. The Pop-Up event, on Saturday, June 3, will be held at the Eileen Fisher store at 160 Main St. in Westport from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a host of farmers market vendors such as Sport Hill Farm; Jane’s Good Food; Huckleberry Artisan Pastries and the Stapes High School Culinary Program. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Eileen Fisher items will go to support the farmers market. The Eileen Fisher brand is known for its commitment to soc…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/03/2017

Lifestyle

Norwalk Native Brings Disco Back In Greenwich Film Fest Movie NORWALK, Conn. -- Alex Morsanutto's film, "Hi-Glow Retro," featuring a host of Fairfield County locations, is being shown Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 as part of the Connecticut Shorts at the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF). Morsanutto, a Norwalk native and founder of NYC-based Silvermine Productions, describes his 15-minute film as “’Saturday Night Fever’ meets ‘The Graduate’ in the world of ‘Superbad.’” See earlier Daily Voie story HERE. Many of the movie's scenes were filmed in Norwalk and Westport and, according to Morsanutto, he used dozens of students fro…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/03/2017

Business

Stamford Florist Celebrates A 'Rosy' 40 Years In Business STAMFORD, Conn. -- Service and quality are what have kept Stamford Florist in business for 40 years. That, and knowing your customers and keeping on top of the ever-changing world. Owner Jim Ferraro should know. He started at the company as a delivery boy when still a student -- and never left. When the original owners asked if he wanted to buy the business 40 years ago, he quickly said yes. Ferraro said he remembers talking to his mom about it. "I said, 'Mom, you take care of the money and I'll take care of the customers.'" And so it was -- she was his bookkeeper for many year…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Lifestyle

Dunk Into National Doughnut Day, Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. --- It seems every day is something, be it be nice to your sister day, national wear a hat day, national coffee day, and so on, but nothing seems to get folks more excited than national doughnut day, which falls on the first Friday of June. In other words: If you look hard enough, you'll find deals on Friday, June 2. A sampling follows; feel free to add more in our Comments or on Facebook. Participating Dunkin' Donuts are offering a free doughnut with a beverage purchase. Donut Crazy, with locations in Stratford, Shelton, and Westport, allows for a free regular dou…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Events

New Rochelle Blogger Plans 'Mom To Mom' Talk With Jane Green In Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Looking for a summer beach read with stories that hit close to home?You may recognize some of the Westport locales mentioned in Jane Green's new book, "The Sunshine Sisters." The novel tells the story of three sisters who come back to their Fairfield County childhood home when their estranged mother -- who lives at Compo Beach -- is diagnosed with a terminal illness. It's a story rife with old jealousies, secret fears, and family ties. And, in usual Green-style, The New York Times best-selling author weaves in a variety of Connecticut landmarks, from Spic and…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Lifestyle

Dunk Into National Doughnut Day, Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --- It seems every day is something, be it be nice to your sister day, national wear a hat day, national coffee day, and so on, but nothing seems to get folks more excited than national doughnut day, which falls on the first Friday of June. In other words: If you look hard enough, you'll find deals on Friday, June 2. A sampling follows; feel free to add more in our Comments or on Facebook. Participating Dunkin' Donuts are offering a free doughnut with a beverage purchase. Enjoy local flavor (though no promises on deals) at Enrico's Pastry Shop in Hartsdale, Twin …

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

Neighbors

Darien Mountaineer Scales New Heights With Recent Board Position DARIEN, Conn. -- Peter McDonough has joined the board of directors of The Pi Group, a fast-growing consumer goods talent advisory group comprising Perpetual Insights, Pi Executive, and Perpetual Ambition. McDonough brings The Pi Group, located in both Darien and NYC, fresh insights in transforming business performance from prior executive roles leading the marketing organizations at Diageo, Procter & Gamble, Gillette, and Black & Decker. Most recently he served as president, chief marketing and innovation officer for Diageo, where he was tasked with overseeing the North America spi…

by Daily Voice

06/02/2017

Events

Larchmont Girl Scouts Band Together To Help Wheelchair Bound Friend MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- On Wednesday, June 7, the oldest and youngest members of the community will come together to "walk and roll" so that a wheelchair-bound Girl Scout can join her troop at their meeting house in Larchmont. For Olivia Vander Woude, a 6-year-old Larchmont resident with Aicardi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, it was a dream come true when newly-formed Girl Scout Troop 2997 reached out to invite her to join them last year. Vander Woude's disorder leaves her wheelchair bound, non-verbal, and dependent on others for her daily care, and this was an incredible opportuni…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/02/2017

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